Principal Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Shape the Future of Hardware Engineering. At GHSP, we develop the mechatronic technologies behind millions of vehicles around the world. We're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical leader for our Hardware Engineering organization. This isn't another senior project engineering role. We're looking for someone who can influence architecture, solve the organization's most complex technical challenges, mentor engineers, and help define the future of hardware engineering at GHSP. If you're passionate about technical leadership, mechatronic product development, and building innovative electronic systems that make it into production, we'd love to talk with you. This position can be located either at our Holland, Michigan corporate headquarters or our facility in Novi, Michigan.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Extensive experience designing electronic hardware for automotive or other complex embedded systems.
- Deep knowledge of electronic circuit design, hardware architecture, component selection, PCB development, and hardware validation.
- Experience with embedded microprocessor- or microcontroller-based systems and electronic subsystem integration.
- Demonstrated success leading complex technical initiatives and influencing engineering decisions across multiple teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex engineering tradeoffs.
- Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a trusted technical resource.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Define hardware architecture and influence technical direction across multiple product development programs.
- Lead the design and development of electronic hardware for advanced automotive mechatronic systems.
- Serve as the organization's subject matter expert for hardware engineering, providing guidance on complex technical challenges.
- Mentor and develop Electrical Engineers, helping strengthen technical capability across the team.
- Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, technical standards, and best practices.
- Partner with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management teams to deliver robust, integrated solutions.
- Evaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and quality.
- Develop hardware concepts, verification strategies, and validation plans that ensure products meet customer and business requirements.
- Work directly with customers to define technical requirements and support successful product launches.
- Contribute technical expertise to new business opportunities, product proposals, and technology roadmaps.
- Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of Hardware Engineering at GHSP.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
