About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Hardware Design and Validation engineer to support the design, integration, validation, and launch of electrical controllers, automotive displays, connectivity, compute platforms, and other electro-mechanical systems. This early-career role works across electrical and mechanical disciplines with software, manufacturing, validation, and supplier engineering teams to develop robust ECU and vehicle hardware.

Estimated salary: $89,896 per year (estimated)

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What You’ll Do

• Support design, development, integration, and validation of hardware including schematics, PCB assemblies, enclosures, and vehicle systems
• Develop mechanical components and interfaces: castings, moldings, stampings, seals, mounts, connectors, and fasteners
• Create engineering deliverables such as wiring diagrams, schematics, PCB layouts, bills of material, 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, test procedures, and validation documentation
• Apply design calculations, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design-for-manufacturability principles
• Integrate harnesses, cables, PCB assemblies, connectors, and enclosures into vehicle and electro-mechanical architectures
• Support analysis and test plans, prototyping, proof-of-concept work, testing, and test-data analysis
• Participate in EMC, environmental, thermal, structural, vibration, connectivity, RF, display, and infotainment validation activities
• Troubleshoot hardware issues through prototype builds, integration, testing, and launch; document findings and recommend next steps
• Support hardware release processes, component and semiconductor selection, requirements traceability, and validation tracking
• Look for opportunities to improve cost, mass, reliability, manufacturability, design quality, and vehicle integration
• Collaborate with internal teams and Tier 1 suppliers to resolve issues, communicate progress and risks, and deliver project milestones
• Contribute to virtualization, continuous improvement, and enterprise hardware design strategies
• Follow applicable safety regulations, engineering standards, design practices, and Confidential Client policies

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Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027
• Must be able to work in Southeast Michigan and report to the office as required
• Able to work full time (40 hours per week)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, analog and digital circuits, PCB layout, or component selection
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring, safety standards, rapid prototyping, and validation methods
• Familiarity with 3D CAD (preferably Siemens NX and Teamcenter), 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and ASME Y14.5-2009
• Understanding of solid mechanics, materials, heat transfer, thermal solutions, manufacturing, structural analysis, and vibration
• Experience designing PCBAs, ECUs, computers, or other automotive electronics
• Familiarity with SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Altium Designer, OrCAD, Capital, or similar engineering tools
• Experience working with electronics manufacturers or Tier 1 suppliers

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Work Arrangement & Locations

• Work arrangement: Hybrid — the role is categorized as hybrid and requires reporting to the office at least three times per week or at the frequency dictated by the business
• Primary location for this posting: Milford, MI (Confidential Client Proving Grounds)
• Additional possible location: Warren, MI - Confidential Client Global Technical Center

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Immigration & Work Authorization

Confidential Client does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you require company-sponsored work authorization now or in the future (including H-1B, OPT/STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or similar).

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Benefits & Other Information

• Confidential Client offers a range of health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, and vehicle discounts
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
• Reasonable accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform role-related activities, please indicate this in your application or contact Careertakes for assistance

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About the Industry

This role sits in the Engineering industry and is ideal for early-career electrical or mechanical engineers seeking hands-on experience in automotive hardware design and validation, including ECU and electronics integration.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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