Hardware Engineer

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Embarking on a new role within Marelli means taking on new challenges and seizing the opportunity to make a bigger, better, bolder impact!

We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”

Joining the Marelli Automotive Lighting team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, Marelli Automotive Lighting designs, develops and integrates a wide and complete range of top-notch solutions for external automotive lighting systems, as well as innovative sensors to support future ADAS/AD features including LiDAR-sensor technology.​

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to join the Automotive Lighting team, reporting directly to the Hardware Manager. 

This position is based at our office in Southfield, MI. 

As the Hardware Engineer at Marelli, you will be responsible for hardware development process, cooperate with engineer teams, and collaborating with other departments to ensure the delivery of the high-quality lighting automotive systems.

•  Develop lighting electronics systems for automotive applications focus on customer requirements, system block diagrams, schematics creation, wire harnesses creation, PCB reviews, electronic bench testing, EMC pre-compliance and electronics manufacturing.
•  Work with the team to define quote strategy, lighting system architectures, circuit standardization and technology definition.
•  Implement best practices in hardware engineering and ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Proficient on circuit simulation, Worst Case Circuit Analysis, EMC pre-compliance testing, PCB prototyping, Technical Design Reviews, electronics bench testing, etc.
• Perform customer Design Reviews for design approvals.
• Understand and create action plans to meet programs milestones. 
• Interface with OEMs as required to resolve design issues and/or promote new design concepts.
• Collaborate with global expert team to develop new electronic lighting systems.
• Work jointly with cross-functional teams, including software, optics, and mechanics engineers, to ensure seamless system integration.
• Oversee the hardware design, development, testing, and validation processes in Americas region.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant ISO26262 safety and regulatory standards.
• Develop DVP&R, DFMEA pertaining to electronics.
• Experience with ISO26262 HW development.
• Support cost reduction ideas and “Design to Cost” activities.
• Work with Electronics Manufacturing Suppliers during program launch.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, lighting experience required.
• At least 3 years of experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on automotive systems.
• Strong knowledge of hardware design principles and experience with relevant design tools like MathCAD, CADENCE, Spice Simulation or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations in the automotive sector.
• US Work Permit Required.

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.

Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.  

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Automotive Lighting business? 

Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via LinkedIn.

About Us: 

Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.

Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers. 

Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business. 

Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!

At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.