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  • Apply engineering standards, Bills of Design and Process

  • Support PCB design teams and validation teams during product testing

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  • Ensure designs meet cost, manufacturability, and end-of-life recycling targets

  • Escalate risks, apply problem-solving, and deliver to project timelines

    Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

  • Experience in automotive or high-reliability electronics

  • Familiarity with ISO 26262, FMEDA, and Electrical DFMEA

  • Skilled in CAD tools (XPedition preferred) and simulation software

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • English fluency (additional languages a plus)

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