Electrical Hardware Architect

Hardware Architect Engineer

On behalf of our client a global company delivering advanced solutions for the automotive sector – we are currently looking for a Hardware Architect Engineer.

In this role, you will take ownership of managing customer hardware requirements and translating them into detailed product specifications, system architecture, and validation activities. You will contribute to the development of cutting-edge power electronics solutions, such as inverters, control units, and on-board chargers used in electric and hybrid vehicles. You will join a diverse, cross-functional team working on next-generation technologies for the mass e-mobility market.

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate and interpret stakeholder requirements, collaborating closely with both customers and internal teams

• Break down high-level requirements into system architecture elements, interfaces, and tasks for hardware, mechanical, validation, and manufacturing teams

• Create and maintain product definition documentation, including change management activities

• Define requirements for embedded test software

• Develop functional test strategies, including test setups and bench configurations

• Execute hardware functional testing and support validation activities (environmental and EMC)

• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams during production changes

• Support customer validation and testing programs

• Contribute to root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field

• At least 5 years of experience in automotive electronics or e-mobility hardware

• Strong understanding of embedded hardware systems

• Experience with structured problem-solving approaches

• Excellent communication skills

• Knowledge of AIAG/VDA FMEA and ISO 26262 is an advantage

• Ability to combine a system-level perspective with attention to detail

• Fluency in English