Senior Hardware Engineer – High Voltage Power Packs Technical Expert serves as a technical leader responsible for the global requirements and strategy regarding high voltage power pack assemblies, high voltage power outlets, and 12V power outlets for vehicle interiors and exteriors. The role involves developing technical roadmaps, creating design guidelines, and managing component sharing strategies while balancing complexity and program reuse. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring development teams, performing DFMEA maintenance, conducting supplier technical assessments, and overseeing hardware testing and systems integration. Key requirements include expertise in high voltage and low voltage power systems, electric power distribution, vehicle electrical architecture, and LIN controlled devices. The position addresses the growing demand for diverse power offerings ranging from 400W to over 7.2kW, ensuring robust solutions for advanced technologies like AC power outlets and integrated vehicle electronics within complex packaging constraints.
Lead the global strategy and rollout for high voltage power packs and vehicle power outlets.
Develop technical roadmaps for high voltage offerings while balancing complexity and component reuse.
Create global design guidelines and requirements for interior and exterior power outlets.
Engineer technical solutions for current and new programs involving LIN devices and power electronics.
Manage supplier technical assessments and ensure compliance with system requirements and best practices.
Maintain SOR technical documents and manage the Global template system DFMEAs.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to DREs on complex hardware issues and integration.
Support vehicle-level testing, component validation, and warranty problem-solving.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in high voltage and low voltage power systems.
Experience with high-voltage power outlets, AC power outlets, power packs, or comparable power-electronics hardware.
Basic software control knowledge for LIN controlled devices and sub-system requirements.
Proficiency in DFMEA development and maintenance.
Experience in hardware testing, component validation, vehicle integration, and systems integration.
Experience managing suppliers in technical deliverables for hardware, testing, and systems integration.
DFSS Black Belt (preferred); Design Release Engineering or equivalent hardware ownership experience (preferred); Master’s Degree or other Advanced Degree (preferred).