Electronics Hardware Design Engineer
SwedenCompetitive0 applicants
About this role
We are looking for an "Electronics Hardware Design Engineer" for a global automotive company in Gothenburg.
Start is in may 2026, 1 year's contract to begin with, possibility of extension after that.
About the role
In this position, you will be the Component Owner for key control units such as ECM or Inverter. You will carry full product responsibility over time, ensuring robust design, industrialization, and lifecycle management.
You will be the main contact between customers and suppliers and drive the product development from concept to production. You will be part of a team consisting of Software Component Owners, Architects and experts within System Safety, Cyber Security & EMC.
Responsibilities
- Lead the hardware design and lifecycle management of electronic control units (ECUs).
- Drive industrialization of automotive electronics from concept to production.
- Ensure compliance with automotive standards and best practices.
- Manage and resolve challenges related to EMC, load handling, and functional in/out pinning of circuit boards.
- Collaborate closely with software engineers and system architects to secure integration and node topology.
- Act as technical expert and main contact point for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Skill requirements
- Your profile
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Solid experience in electronics hardware development within the automotive industry.
- Proven track record working with industrialization of automotive ECUs.
- Deep knowledge of communication protocols between nodes, EMC impact, loads, and circuit board pin functionality.
- Strong understanding of software interaction and ECU topology.
- Experience from Volvo Cars, AB Volvo, or Geely Group companies in Western Sweden is a strong merit.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to take ownership of technical solutions.
- Why join us?
- This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic automotive environment, with advanced