Methode Electronics

Automotive Functional Safety Specialist to expand our capability in the implementation of functional safety especially in conducting safety analysis (FMEDA, Quantitative FTA), training others in doing the analysis, and evaluating the results to identify risks As a Functional Safety Specialist, you will: Support development of innovative system safety approaches through preparation of safety plans, monitoring of safety activities along the development lifecycle and generate safety cases Creation of Functional Safety Concept (FSC) and Technical Safety Concept (TSC) Lead and moderate the safety analysis activities: FMEDA (SPFM, LPFM) and Quantitative FTA (PMHF evaluation) Train the team in conducting FMEDAs and Quantitative FTAs Derive the safety requirements and define the safety measures and mechansims Ensure that Methodes products are developed in accordance with system safety relevant standards including ISO 26262 and other related emerging standards Conduct reviews, confirmation reviews, functional safety assessments Recommend improvements and escalate concerns as appropriate Support cross-functional teams on functional safety subjects Support and be part of an ever expanding safety culture at Methode Electronics Required skills & competencies: Bachelors degree and/or Masters in Engineering (Electrical/Hardware design stream) Total Experience : 8+ years Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Automotive Functional Safety (certification will be considered an asset) or Reliability Engineering Experience in using ANSYS Medini Analyze to conduct FMEDA and Quantitative FTA (experience in an alternative tool will be considered) Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 (certification will be considered an asset) Strong analytical aptitude Familiar with quality management systems. Good communication skills on technical subjects and teamwork ability Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Additional Qualifications (Advantageous): Familiarity with advanced chipsets and their safety modules is highly desirable Exposure/experience in using Systems Modelling language (SysML) Software quality and processes, such as ASPICE, CMMI etc

Skills Power over Ethernet, Power source equipment, Data/power splitting combining, Surge protection, lightning strike protection. Reverse voltage/overvoltage protection AC/DC || DC/DC converters buck and boost, 5-100V. multiple topologies Job Summary: Proposing power supply solution architectures, component selection, detailed electrical design, peer reviews, and work product corrections. Developing and drafting electrical circuit schematics. Providing guidance for PCB component placement, routing, and conducting PCB reviews. Performing board bring-up, product testing, and preparing prototypes/test jigs for verification. Coordinating with internal and external teams for validation activities. Selecting suppliers for PCB fabrication and outsourcing activities. Collaborating with mechanical and firmware engineers for integration, testing, and product release activities. Key Skills: A minimum of 6-years designing high-frequency, efficient AC-DC, DC-AC, and DC-DC converters for power step-up/step-down applications. Strong background in transformer design and power supply designs, including Buck, Boost, Flyback, Half-Bridge, and Full-Bridge topologies. Power Source Equipment (PSE) and Powered Device (PD) design experience for Power over Ethernet data communication applications preferred. Proficient in analog-digital mixed signal design. Experience with IEEE 803.3 Ethernet physical layer technology, solutions and networking. General Skills: Hands-on experience in designing power supplies and electronic products, including an understanding of wind converters and their applications in traction, drives, etc. Proficient with power converter topologies (Buck, Boost, Flyback, Forward, Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge) and control techniques. Experience in control system design, including PWM control techniques. Transformer and inductor design expertise, with knowledge of core materials, insulation classes, laminations, and magnetic components (common & differential mode chokes). Skilled in insertion loss calculations for magnetic components. Electrical and electronic component selection, including relays, switches, resistors, inductors, transformers, capacitors, semiconductors (MOSFETs, BJTs, Diodes, LEDs, Zeners, Triacs, TVS, etc.). Knowledge of noise (common and differential mode) management. Expertise in control systems, loop compensation, testing, and measurement techniques. Experience working with microcontrollers, DSPs, and designing analog and digital circuit interfaces. Proven track record in PCB layout design and compliance with PCB requirements. Experience with EMC, EMI, and safety standards. Ability to develop and maintain engineering documents in compliance with CMMI and IATF standards. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to make informed decisions on technical matters. Familiarity with LTSpice, PSIM and similar CAD tools. Working knowledge of Altium Designer preferred. Strong written and verbal English communication skills essential. Qualifications: ME/MTech/BE (EEE/ECE)/B.Tech (EEE/ECE) or equivalent 6+ years of experience in designing power electronic products.

Job Purpose To work on Maxwell analysis for electrical/electronic products such as planar transformer and PCB and Cable etc, by using Ansys electronic software and interpretation of the results. Role & responsibilities Understanding of functional requirements of the Simulation w.r.t product and concept design proposals, Good knowledge on electrical/electronic products such as planar transformer and PCB, busbar and Cable etc,. Contribute throughout Maxwell simulation using Ansys electronic software and interpretation of the results. Develop and execute advanced simulation methodologies, primarily using Ansys electronic software with Maxwell. Know the complete process and execution of prepossessing of geometry setup, meshing, solver setup and postprocess with validating the result. Should validating the performance of High frequency components and simulate. Should validate the EMI/EMC components. Validate the inductance and mutual inductance of the cable Good knowledge on meshing and setup using Ansys electronic. Excellent skills in debugging ANSYS errors and convergence issues. Preferred candidate profile Relevant Experience: 2-6 Yrs Worked on planar transformer, pcb, cable, busbar by using Maxwell, ANSYS electronic desktop .

Hardware Design Engineer- New product Development: Looking for Hardware engineer with fundamentally strong in the automotive industry. Methode is seeking high potential candidates to build the most captivating experiences in the latest frontier of Automotive Technology. Required Qualifications: BE/BTech, MTech, Electrical and Electronics engineering. 6-10Years of Experience Automotive experience Self-confident and empowered to deliver daily activity. Self-starter with the ability to work independently given minimal supervision/direction Ability to multi-tasking Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and task leader Duties and responsibilities Responsible for Core hardware platform Automotive electronic design. Embedded Hardware Product Development and Project Management knowledge. Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Touch Sensors Mixed signal design, Embedded Hardware Board design, Automotive Electronics Signal integrity and Highspeed Circuit design ADCs, DACs, RF. Communication protocols SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, USB DRBFM and FMEA, ISO26262 safety requirements. EMI, EMC and ESD standards for Automotive Applications (AEC Standards) Creation of electrical block diagrams, architecture diagrams, schematics, circuit analysis, and design presentations. Responsible for Development of New electrical circuit design (schematics). Responsible for Generate reliable, cost effective, highly efficient, manufacturable power supply design solutions that meet or exceed the needs of customer applications. Responsible for Development of New electrical circuit design (schematics). Responsible for all reviews of PCB component placement and routing guidelines & PCB. Responsible for Board bring-up and testing of the product. Responsible for Preparing prototypes, testing and verification. Responsible for Communicate, Co-ordinate with team and customer Responsible for Performing validation and certifications necessary EMI/EMC testing experience as per automotive standard is added advantage Power Control theory & algorithms. simulation environment like MATLAB. Responsible for necessary documentation for customer deliverables. Job Details: Good experience of DC power supplies, transformers & electronic products in automotive applications Electrical & electronics components selections such as relays, switches, resistors, varistors, inductors, transformers, capacitors, & semiconductors (MOSFET, BJT, Diodes, LED, Zener, Triac, Diac,SiC, TVS, Micro controllers, etc.). Protocols /Interface such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, RS485, MODBUS, LINetc. Experience of Products such as PDUs/BDUs and power product design is added advantage Must have used microcontrollers/DSCs/DSPs and designed interfaces using them. Must have designed systems using analog and digital circuits. Experience in PCB layouts, understand and have worked on different PCB compliance requirements Prepares of engineering and release related reports for project review Utilize engineering disciplines, including Electrical Engineering Process Management, DFSS, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and WCCA to develop robust design solutions. Work closely with core hardware design engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex components. Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, electronic loads, and signal generators. Strong teamwork, and excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently. Familiar with Automotive industry standards for electronics, design factors of safety, and product verification is desired Added advantage if knowledge or certified for applicable automotive safety standards including ISO 26262, Euro NCAP, and other regulatory standards (UL, CE, ISO, etc), industry benchmarks and customer requirements.