Pay Rate Range: $41.66 - 43.93/hr.
Job title: Sr. Hardware Design Engineer
Job Description:
HIGHLEVEL:
ADDED HIRING MANAGER FEEDBACK FROM 8/17/26:
As we continue evaluating candidates for the Senior Hardware Design position, please prioritize profiles that demonstrate proven end-to-end ownership of automotive hardware design. Strong expertise in PCB design reviews and high-speed layout is essential, and who has Automotive background will be highly helpful.
Candidates should have working knowledge of key automotive development and safety processes, including ISO 26262, FMEDA, DFMEA, and WCCA. We are specifically looking for individuals who can independently drive hardware architecture, validation activities, and technical decision-making across the product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate should also be comfortable leading cross-functional technical discussions and collaborating effectively with System, Mechanical, Firmware, Software, Manufacturing, and Customer teams.
Kindly align candidate screening and shortlisting accordingly.
Essential Skills:
Lead automotive electronic hardware development from concept through production.Translate customer and system requirements into hardware requirements| architecture| block diagrams| schematics| and detailed design documentation.Design analog| digital| power-supply| communication| sensor-interface| and microcontroller-based circuits.Perform component selection considering performance| automotive qualification| reliability| availability| lifecycle| and cost.Review and guide PCB placement| routing| stack-up| grounding| shielding| thermal management| signal integrity| and power integrity.Perform circuit simulations| worst-case analysis| tolerance analysis| derating analysis| power-budget analysis| and design calculations.Conduct hardware design reviews and ensure timely closure of technical findings.Develop and maintain the Bill of Materials and support component obsolescence management.Support prototype development| board bring-up| integration| debugging| and functional testing.Define hardware verification and validation plans| test specifications| acceptance criteria| and test reports.Support EMC| ESD| electrical transient| environmental| vibration| thermal| and reliability testing.Investigate design| manufacturing| validation| and field issues using structured root-cause analysis.Coordinate with system| software| mechanical| optics| validation| manufacturing| supplier| and customer teams.Support design-for-manufacturing| design-for-testability| design-for-reliability| and production-launch activities.Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior hardware engineers and offshore teams.Support technical discussions| estimates| planning| customer reviews| and delivery commitments.
REQ Intake:
Job title: Sr. Hardware Design Engineer
Preferred Rates Range: ***-58 USD per hour
Bill rate flexible: YES
If yes, what's the max bill rate suppliers can submit profiles at? 60 USD per hour
Duration of assignment (in months): 12 months
Location (full US Client reporting address with zip code required): Novi, MI 48377, United States
Remote/hybrid/On-site: Hybrid with 4 days WFO
Do you have a pre-identified candidate in mind: No
Expected Start Date: Immediate
Background Check Requirements:
Does this position require a 2nd background check? No
Is this position limited to U.S. citizens and does not offer sponsorship for candidates requiring a visa or green card? No
Is this an ITAR requirement? No
Rate
Please note: While the rate range is provided for guidance, we encourage suppliers to avoid submitting candidates near the maximum unless they fully meet all listed qualifications and experience requirements.
Rate Guidance: Submit at a rate that reflects their actual experience and fit for this role.
Comments for Suppliers:Sr. Hardware Design Engineer
ADDED HIRING MANAGER FEEDBACK FROM 8/17/26:
As we continue evaluating candidates for the Senior Hardware Design position, please prioritize profiles that demonstrate proven end-to-end ownership of automotive hardware design. Strong expertise in PCB design reviews and high-speed layout is essential, and who has Automotive background will be highly helpful.
Candidates should have working knowledge of key automotive development and safety processes, including ISO 26262, FMEDA, DFMEA, and WCCA. We are specifically looking for individuals who can independently drive hardware architecture, validation activities, and technical decision-making across the product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate should also be comfortable leading cross-functional technical discussions and collaborating effectively with System, Mechanical, Firmware, Software, Manufacturing, and Customer teams.
Kindly align candidate screening and shortlisting accordingly.
Skills: EIS : Embedded Digital Hardware Design and Development
Experience Required: 10 & Above
| Skills: | | Category | Name | Required | Importance | Experience |
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| SkillCategoryTest1_MN | EIS : Embedded Digital Hardware Design and Development | Yes | 1 | >7 years |
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