Hardware Engineer Automotive (Infotainment)

Job Location: Bucharest

The Hardware Engineer position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team focused on the development of cutting-edge automotive infotainment systems. The role involves collaborating on the design and testing of complex hardware architectures, integrating both analog and digital components, while ensuring high quality and cost-effectiveness. Candidates will engage in innovative projects that explore the newest technologies in automotive platforms, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver state-of-the-art solutions in a global environment. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about advancing automotive technology and contributing to the industry's evolution.

Role description:

• Develop hardware and conduct software testing for automotive infotainment computer systems and platforms.
• Design, test, and verify analog and digital functional blocks within complex hardware architectures considering quality, cost, and series suitability.
• Test and analyze application and driver software to ensure functionality with dedicated hardware.
• Assist in the design, creation, and implementation of software and hardware for infotainment systems.
• Create measurement reports and technical documentation.
• Perform schematic entry and variant management.
• Evaluate requirements and feasibility, aiding in system design and hardware realization.
• Assist in the technical specifications and supplier evaluation for telematics and connectivity components.
• Assess software feature fulfillment in dedicated hardware blocks.
• Utilize command shell programming for hardware control under the Harman operating system.
• Engage in global collaboration with various departments throughout the development process.
• Provide maintenance support and technical assistance for industrialization of function items.
• Execute technical measurements on customer sites.
• Conduct schematic integration and design verification for projects of varying complexity.
• Redesign existing functional blocks based on change requests.
• Support the RFI/RFQ phase for new projects and assist with BIOS activities.
• Participate in schematic and layout reviews.

Required Skills

• Experience with ALM Siemens Teamcenter
• Knowledge of schematic design with XPedition Mentor Graphics
• Extensive experience with Power Integrity
• Experience with Ansys
• Proficient in ticketing systems (Jira) and strong Excel skills
• Basic knowledge in command shell programming and shell debugging
• Familiarity with commonly used interfaces in infotainment systems (PCIe, UART, TDM, I2C, I2S, USB)
• Experience in technical documentation creation and measurement reporting
• Knowledge of Linux, Matlab, SAP, and Facton is a plus
• Familiarity with Spice for circuit simulations is a plus
• Proficiency in English is required