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Freelance Pcb Design Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer with expertise in automotive embedded electronics ... Review PCB layouts for signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and thermal performance.

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer with expertise in automotive embedded electronics ... Review PCB layouts for signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and thermal performance.

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer with expertise in automotive embedded electronics ... Review PCB layouts for signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and thermal performance.

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Freelance Pcb Design Engineer information

What is the difference between Freelance Pcb Design Engineer vs Pcb Design Engineer?

AspectFreelance Pcb Design EngineerPcb Design Engineer
CredentialsTypically required to have relevant certifications or experience, but no formal employer-mandated credentialsOften requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, with industry certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote, project-basedUsually employed by a company, working in an office or on-site
Employer & Industry UsageServes multiple clients across industries like electronics, consumer devices, and aerospaceWorks for a specific employer or project within electronics manufacturing or design firms

In summary, a Freelance Pcb Design Engineer operates independently, handling multiple clients and projects remotely, while a Pcb Design Engineer is typically employed full-time by a company, working within a structured environment. Both roles require technical skills, but their work settings and employment structures differ significantly.

What are the most commonly searched types of Pcb Design Engineer jobs in Michigan?

The most popular types of Pcb Design Engineer jobs in Michigan are:

Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Automotive Electronics

Neshent Technologies

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer with expertise in automotive embedded electronics to lead end-to-end hardware development, including circuit design, PCB development, hardware validation, and production support for automotive electronic systems.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Lead hardware design from concept through production.
  • Develop hardware architecture, schematics, and design documentation.
  • Design analog, digital, power management, and microcontroller-based circuits.
  • Select components based on performance, reliability, lifecycle, and cost.
  • Review PCB layouts for signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and thermal performance.
  • Perform circuit simulations, design analysis, and hardware design reviews.
  • Support prototype bring-up, debugging, integration, and validation.
  • Develop BOMs and manage component lifecycle and obsolescence.
  • Define hardware verification, validation, EMC, ESD, and reliability test plans.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
  • Support DFM, DFT, DFR, production launch, and mentor junior engineers.
Required Skills
  • 8+ years of experience in automotive or embedded hardware design.
  • Strong expertise in analog and digital circuit design.
  • Experience with microcontrollers, processors, sensors, memory, and peripheral interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience designing DC-DC converters, LDOs, protection circuits, and power management.
  • Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, SPI, I²C, and UART interfaces.
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, Zuken, or similar PCB design tools.
  • Experience using LTspice, PSpice, HyperLynx, or equivalent simulation tools.
  • Strong understanding of high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMC.
  • Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other electronic test equipment.
  • Knowledge of automotive standards including AEC-Q100, AEC-Q200, EMC, ESD, and transient protection.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with automotive ECUs, ADAS, or embedded control systems.
  • Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety is a plus.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Embedded Systems Engineering.