Hardware Engineer

About the Role

Yazaki is looking for a Hardware Engineer – Test System Development to join our Testing team in Canton, MI. The role involves supporting the design, development, integration, and validation of automotive electronic hardware and automated test systems. You will apply knowledge of PCB design, automotive electronics, embedded systems, and software development using C/C++ and Python to develop and support test solutions for automotive products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, and validation of automotive electronic hardware, PCB-based systems, and automated test systems.
• Gather, analyze, and review requirements for automotive test systems and develop solutions that meet customer and industry requirements.
• Design, develop, test, and integrate test system hardware and software.
• Perform hardware testing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system validation.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware documentation.
• Analyze CAN communication and troubleshoot network-related issues using industry-standard tools.
• Develop software tools and scripts to support test automation, debugging, data collection, and analysis.
• Verify and validate completed test systems and provide ongoing support and maintenance.
• Document test system designs, hardware configurations, and development activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful product development, validation, and testing.
• Contribute to modular and reusable test system designs to maximize equipment utilization and reduce costs.
• Work effectively in a team environment while following established processes and best practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in hardware design and development, preferably within the automotive industry. Open to entry level (0 - 2 years of experience) for the right candidate.
• Experience with PCB schematic design, layout review, and hardware debugging.
• Familiarity with electronic components, microcontrollers, power supplies, and communication interfaces.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment such as Digital Multimeters (DMMs), Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and other test and measurement equipment is highly desired.
• Basic software development experience in C/C++ and preferably Python.
• Familiarity with CAN communication, CAN signals, and DBC files.
• Experience with Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, or CANape is preferred.
• Experience with LabVIEW for test automation, data acquisition, or validation activities is highly desired.
• Understanding of automotive development and validation processes.
• 6 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in test system development, test automation, or embedded systems.