Senior Hardware Development Engineer - HMI Systems (F/M) - Marquardt

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Development Enginee r to take technical responsibility for electronic projects within our Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) division. In this role, you will be deeply involved in the entire hardware lifecycle--from analyzing customer requirements and concept design to validation and series production. You will tackle complex electronics challenges and act as a technical guide for your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

o Design & Architecture: Design and develop robust hardware solutions for complex automotive HMI applications (e.g. steering wheel integrated components, gear shifters, climate control panels and center console modules) covering analog, digital, micro-controller architecture and power supplies, utilizing PADS Pro.

o Requirements & Analysis: Review customer requirements, industry standards and internal guidelines to establish clear product electrical requirements and hardware specifications, managing traceability within DOORS.

o Simulation & Validation: Perform core engineering analyses, including worst-case calculations (WCC), electrical simulations and thermal analyses.

o Testing & Verification: Define test setups, write test specifications and perform hardware electrical tests and validation on development samples.

o Processes & Quality: Perform design verification activities (e.g. DFMEA) and ensure compliance with automotive functional safety (FuSa) and ASPICE processes, actively working within Stages for process management.

o Documentation & Lifecycle: Create and review electronic schematics, hardware/software interface specifications and related process documentation. Provide support for Engineering Change Requests and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

o Collaboration & Leadership: Coordinate project activities for allocated colleagues, offering technical mentorship. Work closely with cross-functional, international teams (software, mechanical, project management) and manage interfaces with suppliers.

Qualifications

o Education: University or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electro-Mechanics, Telecommunications or a related engineering field.

o Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in hardware development, with a strong background in the automotive industry (experience with HMI products is a significant advantage).

o Software & Tools: Hands-on experience with PADS Pro (hardware design) or similar CAD tool, Requirements management (e.g. Doors), and process management (e.g. Stages) is highly appreciated.

o Technical Expertise: Solid competence in schematic design, worst-case calculations, electrical simulation and hardware testing.

o Standards & Compliance: Familiarity with automotive standards and processes (ASPICE, Functional Safety/ISO 26262, DFMEA) is highly advantageous.

o Soft Skills: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to manage on-time tasks with minimal guidance.

o Languages: Fluency in English; knowledge of German is appreciated.

o Continuous Learning: A strong willingness to continuously learn, grow and deepen expertise within the Hardware & Electronics domain.