ECU Hardware Design Engineer – Automotive
Company DescriptionSARACA is a global engineering R&D services company serving 25+ Fortune 500 customers across industries such as automotive, med-tech, aerospace, and more. With a team of over 400 engineers and management consultants, our organization delivers innovative solutions to complex business challenges for clients worldwide. SARACA holds leading industry certifications like ISO 13485 and offers deep expertise in areas like embedded systems, hardware design, and regulatory compliance. Guided by a highly experienced leadership team, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, learning, and customer growth. SARACA is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to helping our clients lead their industries.Role DescriptionThis is an on-site contract role for an ECU Hardware Design Engineer – Automotive based in Irvine, CA. The role involves designing and developing hardware systems, including circuit design, electronics hardware, and hardware architecture, to support automotive electronic control units (ECU). The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative and reliable hardware solutions, perform testing, and ensure compliance with automotive industry standards. Responsibilities also include documentation of designs, troubleshooting, and optimizing hardware for performance and efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop automotive ECU hardware systemsPerform analog & digital circuit design and validationConduct high-speed hardware debugging and failure analysisDevelop and execute test and validation plansCollaborate with software, firmware, and mechanical teamsImprove system performance, reliability, and manufacturabilityRequired Skills:7+ years of experience in hardware design (Automotive preferred)Strong expertise in analog & digital circuit designExperience with PCB tools (Altium, Cadence, OrCAD)Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity & thermal designExperience with high-speed interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe, MIPI, GMSL)Hands-on hardware validation and debuggingStrong communication and problem-solving skills