ADAS Hardware Engineer - Prototype Vehicle Build

Ready to Drive the Future?

As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions.

General Benefits:

· Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision

· Employer paid STD/LTD/Life

· 401k Retirement program

· Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays

· Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment

Role Overview

Bertrandt is seeking an experienced ADAS Hardware Engineer to support prototype vehicle build-up activities within a workshop/prototype garage environment, with a strong focus on hardware integration, change management, and cross-functional coordination.

This role acts as a technical bridge between customers, workshop operations (foremen and technicians), and engineering teams in Germany, ensuring that hardware-related changes, updates, and improvements are properly defined, designed, and implemented.

The position combines hands-on build-up experience with engineering-level responsibility for hardware design coordination, making it critical for successful execution of prototype and pre-series vehicle projects.

Scope of the Role

• Engineering-focused role with strong connection to hands-on workshop execution
• No direct personnel management responsibility, but technical leadership and coordination role
• Acts as central interface between workshop operations, customers, and engineering teams
• Focus on hardware design coordination, implementation, and integration quality
• Workshop-based role with minimal international travel

Key Responsibilities:

Hardware Engineering & Change Coordination

• Analyze, define, and implement hardware-related change requests from customers
• Evaluate feasibility, impact, and risks of design changes on vehicle systems
• Coordinate hardware modifications including: Wiring harnesses and cable routing, Mechanical components and brackets, ECUs, sensors, and mounting concepts
• Act as the main interface to German engineering teams for CAD design and updates, as well as electrical schematics
• Ensure alignment between customer requirements, parts quality, and engineering implementation internally and with suppliers

Prototype Build-Up & Integration Support

• Support and guide vehicle build-up, retrofits, and hardware updates in the workshop
• Work closely with foremen and technicians to ensure correct implementation of designs
• Validate hardware installations against design intent and functional requirements
• Ensure robust and serviceable integration of ADAS components into prototype vehicles
• Provide hands-on support during critical build phases when required

CAD Design & Coordination

• Coordinate creation and modification of CAD models and drawings with Germany-based teams
• Review and validate: 3D models and installation concepts, Technical drawings and schematics
• Ensure proper documentation of: Build configurations, design changes and design revisions
• Support release and versioning processes for hardware updates

Electrical & Mechanical Integration

• Oversee and support development of wiring harnesses and cable manufacturing solutions with Germany-based teams
• Interpret and validate electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Ensure proper integration of: Power supply concepts, Signal routing and network interfaces (CAN, Ethernet)
• Support mechanical integration including packaging, mounting, and durability considerations

Workshop & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:

- Workshop Foreman (task coordination & execution alignment)

- ADAS Technicians (implementation & troubleshooting support)

- Customers (requirements, updates, and feedback)

- Engineering teams (Germany) (design and development support)

• Provide technical guidance to technicians during installation and modifications
• Support issue resolution related to hardware design and integration

Documentation & Process Compliance

• Maintain structured documentation of:

- Hardware changes and engineering decisions

- Build configurations and updates

- Technical concepts and releases

• Utilize issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) for change tracking and task management
• Ensure adherence to defined change management and release processes
• Support continuous improvement of hardware integration processes