Electronics Hardware Design Engineer - Senior

Gillingham
4 months ago
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Position Overview
Within the Electronics Engineering team, develops electronics designs to fulfil customer and legislative requirements in a challenging context of high-volume manufacturing, high quality, and harsh environment.
Electronic Control Unit products are for use in our current portfolio and for future propulsion systems.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new electronics designs for ECU:

  • Evaluate customer and internal requirements and identify gaps to current products,
  • Prepare product designs to meet internal and customer requirements,
  • Develop complete schematics, Bill of Material and other technical documentation,
  • Develop worst case analysis for each requirement,
  • Create and maintain Electrical DFMEA,
  • Apply BOD, BOP and defined engineering standards procedures and methodologies to execute project activities,
  • Provide technical assistance to PCB ECAD teams,
  • Release design documentation in PHINIA system,
  • Support Validation teams during Design Validation and Process Validation phases,
  • Support Test teams located in the Manufacturing Plants,
  • Prepare reports, technical presentations and status for internal and customer use,
  • Ensure reports and presentations include clear analysis and summaries for decision making.
  • Define, prioritize and execute tasks required to meet project objectives (cost, quality and timing).
  • Escalate risks and issues to core team members and management in a timely manner.
  • Apply problem solving in the execution of project activities.
  • Maintain and update BOD guidelines,
  • Ensure that designs meet cost targets, manufacturability requirements and EOL recycling targets.
  • Develop and maintain test equipment, tools and processes in line with required automotive standards
    What we are looking for
  • Analytical ability and attention to details,
  • Proven electronics design experience
  • Experienced with Functional Safety ISO26262 and FMEDA, Electrical DFMEA,
  • Software tools: MS Office, CAD programs (XPedition Enterprises preferred), Simulation tools,
  • A team player: comfortable operating in a global cross-functional team and selfless in pursuit of the best outcome for PHINIA,
  • Ability to communicate,
  • Ability to work to deadlines when required.
  • A team player: comfortable operating in a global cross-functional team and selfless in pursuit of the best outcome for PHINIA,
    What we offer​
    We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization.
    25 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
    Working hours – 37 Hours Per Week
    Subsidised canteen
    Dental plan
    On-site parking
    On-site Gym £10 per Month
    Staff discount with selected retailers
    Pension Scheme – Salary Sacrificed
    EAP programme (Health Assured)
    Death in Service benefit – 4x Annual Salary
    AXA Private Medical Cover (Sole Only)
    Visa Sponsorship
    PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based

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