Embedded Hardware Engineer
Core
Design reliable control, sensor-interface, and communication electronics for vehicle environments.
Role type
Embedded Hardware Engineer
Builds
Embedded controller and interface-board architectures
Domain
Automotive electronics
Required skills
Embedded controller architecture, Microcontroller selection, Sensor interface design, Communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, UART, SPI, I²C), Analog/Digital circuit design, Schematic capture, PCB layout and routing, Signal integrity analysis, Power budgeting, ESD/surge protection design, EMC/EMI troubleshooting
Technologies
Embedded processors, Microcontrollers, Encoders, Gyros, IMUs, Motor drives, Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, UART, SPI, I²C
Responsibilities
Develop embedded controller and interface-board architectures, Select processors, microcontrollers, memories and peripheral devices, Design interfaces for encoders, gyros, IMUs, motor drives and discrete signals, Develop Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, UART, SPI and I²C hardware interfaces, Design isolated digital and analogue input/output circuits, Create schematics, component selections, PCB requirements and design documentation, Review PCB placement, routing, grounding, shielding and signal integrity, Perform component derating, worst-case analysis and power-budget calculations, Design protection against ESD, surge, reverse polarity and electrical transients, Conduct board bring-up, debugging and environmental testing, Support EMC/EMI troubleshooting and design improvements, Coordinate with firmware, power-electronics, harness and mechanical teams