Hardware Electronics Architect

Job Description

Hardware Electronics Architect

FORVIA - A sustainable mobility technology leader

We are the 7th largest global automotive technology supplier and we equip 1 out of 2 vehicles produced globally. Our ambition: to become a sustainable mobility tech leader. FORVIA is made up of six international Business Groups, each one with leading positions in its market segment: Seating, Interiors, Clean Mobility, Electronics, Lighting, Lifecycle Solutions. As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.

We are looking for a Hardware Electronics Architect to join our teams!

Overall Responsibilities

Our Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE) Business Group - Engineering Division is looking for a Hardware Electronics Architect to be based at Site Location.

The Hardware Electronics Architect will be responsible for defining the best Hardware architecture for a product or a system considering customer requirements, legal, cyber security, functional safety requirements.

Main Missions

Engage with significant challenges and work on important missions that make a difference, with core role tasks including:

• Conduct requirements analysis and management.
• Address cyber security aspects related to electronics.
• Ensure functional safety in electronic designs.
• Define hardware product architecture.
• Manage quality, cost, and customer planning and deadlines.
• Implement a design-to-cost approach.
• Conduct technology surveys and drive innovation.
• Perform in-depth hardware analysis for system and hardware requirements (for new concepts, platform products, RFI-RFQ).
• Develop hardware architectures that align with specifications, mechanical integration, and design manufacturing.
• Ensure consistency between architecture proposals and compliance matrices.
• Collaborate on design-to-cost activities with the purchasing department and product technical leader.
• Identify and report risks and opportunities within the project team.
• Establish and maintain sourcing relationships with purchasing departments and suppliers.
• Assist in building demonstrators if required (A-sample).
• Support technical meetings with suppliers and customers (occasional business trips may be necessary).
• Foster synergy between architecture and designs.
• Provide justifications for design choices.
• Contribute to the enhancement of architecture tools and templates (e.g., architecture diagrams, power trees, BOMs, hardware functions, sourcing).

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a candidate who ideally possess the following:

Education

• Master/Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics/Computer Science

Experience

• Experience of minimum 10 years in Electronic Product Design in automotive (Power, digital, analog, RF, video, audio), and mechanical integration

Language

• Strong language proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills & Tools

• Technical experience in domains such as electronics, mechanics, industrialization, or test benches.
• Successful product launches in mass production.
• Proficiency in electronic design, mechanical integration, and design manufacturing.
• Ability to propose alternative designs in both electronics and mechanics, collaborating with designers and experts.
• Global understanding of the interplay between software, electronics, mechanics, and industrialization.
• Knowledge of functional safety and cybersecurity.
• Appreciation for knowledge in software architecture.
• Curiosity and commitment to technology surveys.

Soft skills

• Adherence to the design-to-cost philosophy.
• Active listening skills.
• Collaborative team player, adept at working in group environments.
• Embraces a growth mindset, actively seeking opportunities for personal development and learning.

We Believe People Matter

At our core, we value the importance of individuals. FORVIA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Take a journey that matters. Join us.

Position: FCE R&D Hardware Electronics Architect

Division: FCE R&D Division

Function: R&D / Engineering

Reporting: Hardware Architecture Manager

Location: Site Location

The Employee is aware and ensures the respect of the Internal Rules, Code of Ethics and Management Code applicable in the establishment to which she/he is assigned.