HED is an industry leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and application of innovative vehicle controls, displays, and telematics systems for on- and off-highway vehicle OEMs. Our application development tools, and engineering services enable OEMs flexibility and easy configurability to create customized vehicle control systems.
Are you an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for innovation and precision? We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of rugged electronic systems for off-highway vehicles, including control modules, power electronics, and display systems. In this role, you will take products from concept through production, delivering reliable, high-performance designs built to withstand harsh environments and meet industry standards. You will also provide technical leadership, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and help shape solutions that support today’s requirements while advancing future functional safety goals.
If you’re ready to take ownership of complex challenges and help drive innovation in rugged, real-world environments, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Own electrical design activities across the full product lifecycle, from requirements definition through production release
- Lead development of ECMs, power modules, and vehicle display systems
- Define system architectures and ensure alignment across hardware, software, and mechanical domains
- Design and develop electronic circuits for harsh environments, including:
- Power management (conversion, distribution, protection, sequencing)
- Embedded control systems and microcontroller-based designs
- Sensor and actuator interfaces
- High-speed memory subsystems (DDR design and layout considerations)
- Display/HMI systems (LCD selection, integration, and interface design)
- Oversee schematic capture and guide PCB layout with focus on signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance
- Apply DFM, DFT, and DFR best practices
- Ensure designs meet applicable automotive/off-highway standards (ISO 16750, ISO 7637, CISPR 25, etc.).
- Plan and support electrical compliance testing, including
- CAN network robustness and validation
- USB compliance and interoperability
- Ethernet performance and signal integrity
- Develop and execute validation plans (bench, EMC, environmental, and vehicle-level testing)
- Lead system bring-up, debugging, and integration activities
- Perform root cause analysis using structured methods (8D, 5-Why) and implement corrective actions
- Work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams
- Partner with suppliers for key components such as processors, DDR memory, displays, and power devices
- Support production launch, pilot builds, and manufacturing optimization
- Lead design reviews and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across key domains
- Provide technical input for RFQs, including estimates and risk assessments
- Interface with customers for design reviews, troubleshooting, and validation support.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- BS Electrical Engineering (or related field)
Experience and/or Training
- 5 -10 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably within the automotive or off-highway electronics industry.
- Strong experience with:
- Schematic capture and PCB design (Altium preferred)
- Power electronics and power management
- Embedded systems and microcontrollers
- EMI/EMC design principles
- Experience with high-speed interfaces (USB, CAN, Ethernet) and related validation
- Experience with DDR memory design considerations
- Experience selecting and integrating LCD/display systems
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering (or related field)
- Experience designing for rugged environments (temperature, vibration, electrical transients)
- Familiarity with automotive standards (ISO 16750, ISO 7637, CISPR 25)
- Experience with functional safety concepts (ISO 26262)
- Experience supporting production and working with manufacturing teams
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Infrequent travel to a customer’s location may be required.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology projects.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a difference in the world and in our communities.
