Hardware Technical Fellow

Hardware Technical Expert

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.

The mission of the role: The Technical Expert's primary mission is to accelerate Visteon’s reputation for technical excellence providing Hardware expertise for the architecture and design of electronic components, equipment, systems, and products by developing global solutions for platforms, hardware prototypes, and providing guidance to cross-functional teams.

The scope of the role: This role will manage technical aspects of projects according to program timing.  Designing and developing electronic circuits for the automotive industry, applying knowledge and principles of electronic theory, design, and engineering. May use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to formulate and test electronic designs.  Interfaces with Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Manufacturing groups to ensure quality design of the final product.

Key objectives of the role:

• Technical Expert that will Lead and sign off HW Designs 
• Lead Internal and Customer Technical Design Reviews
• Support hardware deliveries to internal and external customers
• Provide design support through the production launch of the product
• Develop and Mentor Electrical Engineers to develop technical skills

More about the role:

• Follow Product Development Process to develop and deliver HW design
• Review and analyze customer requirements and component specifications
• Development of design concepts with cross functional teams
• Lead Technical Design Reviews with internal HW team
• Lead Technical Design Reviews with external customers
• Implementation of design concepts into detailed schematics and board layout
• Build and test hardware demonstrating compliance to customers requirements
• Support hardware deliveries to internal and external customers
• Provide design support through the production launch of the product
• Develop and Mentor Electrical Engineers to develop technical skills
• Review and approve technical advancements of engineers on the technical ladder

Key Performance Indicators:

• Support Cost Optimization: Support project cost optimization effectively, monitoring expenditures and ensuring that initiatives are delivered within budgetary constraints.
• Technical Innovation: Measure the introduction and successful implementation of technologies or solutions that contribute to the organization's competitiveness and market leadership.
• Quality and Performance Metrics: Track the quality and performance of products or systems, meeting or exceeding established technical and functional specifications.
• Customer Satisfaction: Measure customer satisfaction with electrification products, services, or projects, reflecting the success of meeting customer needs.

Key year one deliverables:

• Win target percentage of electrification pre-pursuits and pursuits
• Awarded program hardware delivery / execution (related costs, PAD scores)
• Percentage of “on-platform” program wins 

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• BSEE – Electrical/Electronics Engineering; MSEE degree considered a plus
• 12 + years related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop design solutions and perform analysis on design concepts in order to demonstrate feasibility to meet requirements.
• Experienced in design and analysis of analog and digital circuits.
• Experienced in performing and reviewing/approving Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA).
• Experienced in developing hardware requirements and hardware/software interface documents.
• Experience with embedded micro-controller based designs.

Key Behaviors:

• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Resilience
• Result Orientation

Reporting Structure: The role will report to the Regional Senior Manager.

Visteon Culture: