Sanden is a major player in the manufacturing of automotive compressors and vending machines. It was originally founded in 1943 by Kaihei Ushikubo under the name of Sankyo Electric Company and was first manufacturing bicycle lamps. After the war, the company then entered the home electric appliance market and from there began producing refrigeration machines, initially for business use. This became a major turning point in the history of Sanden. In 1970, Sanden began producing air conditioning compressors for passenger cars. It has been pioneering the Scroll-type automotive compressor.

With an established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence backed by strong support from Hisense, Sanden is transforming the future of mobility to create a safer, greener, and better-connected world. With almost 10,000 employees worldwide, a footprint including 46 global offices and R&D centres across Asia, the Americas and Europe, the company has become a tier one supplier to major OEMs worldwide.

Sanden International (Europe) GmbH is looking for a Senior Hardware Designer (f/m/d) in Bad Nauheim in full time. You will be part of our EE Hardware Engineering department which is developing cutting-edge technologies for automotive products. Bring your ideas to life by integrating this innovation into vehicle’s thermal management, providing cabin comfort.

Essential responsibilities (including but not limited to):

1. Full ownership and responsibility of the design of power converters (AC/DC, DC/DC converters)
2. Lead Feasibility studies to product development and optimization projects with varying technologies and applications in focus.
3. Provide design justification by delivering the relevant technical documentation
4. Lead Converters testing for internal and customer product releases
5. Support mechanical integration and bring the overall product to the desired result by tightly collaborating with System and Software Architecture and the other disciplines teams
6. Independently plan and execute design and system verification activities, utilizing standard measurement equipment, and coordinating with external testing laboratories as necessary
7. Design and test Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) filters in compliance with automotive standards
8. Create electronic schematics and conduct routing using Altium Designer software

Other responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support and training to EE team members
2. Support purchasing in supplier evaluations and selections

Required experience and education:

• At least 3 but ideally 5 years of relevant experience in the automotive sector
• Master’s in Electrical Engineering or similar field

Your Must Haves:

1. Well versed with power, analog and digital electronics
2. Proficient in circuit design with a wide overview of components and technology (SiC, GaN, fast drivers, LV MOSFETs, microcontroller or microprocessor selection, sensors ...)
3. Experience in using Altium Designer software (schematics and layout)
4. Knowledge of PCB manufacturing
5. Understanding of inverter control strategies for actuators
6. Strong command of verbal English, allowing for clear articulation of ideas, concepts, thoughts, and complex information
7. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills with teams of different disciplines
8. Attention to detail and rigor in approach

Your Nice-to-Haves:

1. Knowledge of Electrical Compressor (EC), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Integrated Thermal Management System (ITMS)
2. Matlab/Simulink design simulation
3. Ability to innovate new technical ideas for patent applications and future product generations
4. Knowledge of CAN and LIN bus communication
5. Demonstrated experience in HV and LV DC/DC converters, EMC or ITMS/HVAC system design
6. Experience in root cause analysis
7. Creative problem-solving skills
8. Awareness of existing market solutions in power electronic engineering.
9. Customer support experience.
10. Knowledge of product development processes.
11. Understanding of supply chain management.
12. Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-changing environment
13. Proficiency in verbal German

You can expect:

• Annual Performance-based Bonus
• Pension Payment Plan
• Meal allowance
• Free parking slots with charging stations for your EV
• Corporate Discount for E-Bike
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Company social events like Barbecue or
• Friendly, international, and diverse culture
• Engaging and collaborative co-workers
• Open office layout promoting conversation and teamwork to drive results
• Mobile Work Policy (3 days remote possible) plus flexible working time of 8 hours per day from Monday to Friday

Intermittent international travel may be necessary based on business requirements.

Please note that candidates should either have a current legal work authorization or have obtained one by the latest with the beginning of the employment. We can support as a future employer with the documents needed from us for work visa/blue card application.

We are looking forward to reviewing your application! 😀

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