Electronics Development Engineer

About Bosch Engineering Center Cluj

Since its establishment in 2013, Bosch Engineering Center Cluj plays an essential role in the current transformation of the mobility sector. Through its extensive expertise in software, hardware & mechanical engineering, reliability engineering, as well as sales planning, the center contributes to the development of innovative products and services based on artificial intelligence (AI) applied in the fields of automated driving, electric and connected mobility. Thanks to the diverse professional and personal development opportunities, flexible working conditions, modern offices and laboratories in Cluj-Napoca, Jucu, Bucharest and Sibiu, we are one of the most desired employers among engineers and IT professionals in Romania.

Our promise to our colleagues is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and inspire each other. Join us and see the difference.

We are currently looking for an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer – Automotive Powertrain to join our team.

As an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer – Automotive Powertrain within our Hardware Development and Testing Group , you will play a key role in defining, designing, validating, documenting, and releasing innovative electronic hardware solutions for advanced powertrain applications. Your work will contribute to electronic control units for passenger and commercial vehicles developed for leading OEMs worldwide.

Tools and technologies

- Circuit and system simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB, Simulink or similar.
- Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium, Eagle, KiCad, OrCAD or similar tools.
- Laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, power analyzers, logic analyzers, climatic chambers, and related laboratory equipment).

Soft skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within global multidisciplinary teams.
- Structured and detail-oriented working style.
- Proactive mindset with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
- Languages: English proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

Design and develop automotive electronic hardware solutions from concept through series production.; Create detailed circuit designs for powertrain-related electronic systems.; Select and evaluate electronic components considering cost, performance, reliability, availability, and automotive qualification requirements.; Design analog, digital, mixed-signal, power supply, and communication circuits.; Develop solutions utilizing automotive gate drivers, power semiconductors, digital circuits and protection circuits.; Define test cases and execute design-verification activities, collaborating with dedicated testing teams to improve coverage and efficiency.; Develop and maintain hardware documentation according to the internal processes.; Support released designs throughout series production by evaluating supplier change notifications and managing component changes, discontinuations, and obsolescence risks.; Support senior engineers in electronics design and verification.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in electronics hardware design.; Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical field.; Experience across the complete product development lifecycle, from concept to series production.; Good knowledge of:; Analog and digital circuit design.; Power electronics fundamentals.; Microcontroller-based systems.; Communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, UART, I²C).; Power supply architecture.; Automotive development processes and standards (e.g. ISO 26262) and relevant hardware quality processes.

Nice to have

Experience in high-voltage electronics hardware design.; Experience with battery management systems.; Experience in automotive electronics design and/or validation.

Benefits

25 Days of annual leave , because work-life balance is essential to us.; Flexible working hours.