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Electronics Hardware Design Engineer - Senior

Gillingham
1 week 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. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.

  • We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

What we believe
Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional
Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results
Safety
You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!
We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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.
No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors
Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.
Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit our website.
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