Hardware Engineer - Test System Development

Yazaki is seeking a Hardware Engineer – Test System Development to support the design, development, integration, and validation of automotive electronic hardware and automated test systems. The role develops and supports test solutions for automotive products, automates testing, troubleshoots technical issues, and collaborates with product design, validation, and program management teams.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 6 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in test system development, test automation, or embedded systems
• 3 – 5 years of experience in hardware design and development, preferably within the automotive industry
• Experience with PCB schematic design, layout review, and hardware debugging
• Familiarity with electronic components, microcontrollers, power supplies, and communication interfaces
• Basic software development experience in C/C++
• Familiarity with CAN communication, CAN signals, and DBC files
• Understanding of automotive development and validation processes
• 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
• Preferably Python
• 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

Benefits:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Incentive compensation
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance
• A generous holiday schedule
• Flexible hybrid schedule