At Visteon, the work we do is both relevant and recognized—not just by our organization, but by our peers, by industry-leading brands, and by millions of drivers around the world. That’s YOUR work.
And, as a truly global technology leader in the mobility space, focused on building cross-functional AND cross-cultural teams, we connect you with people who help you grow.
So here, whatever we do is not a job. It’s a mission. As a multi-billion-dollar leader of disruptive change in the industry, we are shaping the future, while enabling a cleaner environment. No other industry offers more fast-paced change and opportunity. We are in the midst of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place.
Visteon is at the epicenter of this mobility revolution.
Two major trends in the automotive industry – the shift to electric vehicles and vehicles with autonomous safety technologies – have created unique opportunities for Visteon. We are the only automotive provider focused exclusively on cockpit electronics – the fastest-growing segment in the industry.
Principal Engineer II Electrical
Transforming how we interact with our vehicles to make thedriving experience more enjoyable, connected and safe
The Mission of this Role:To understand specifications and functional requirements and convert it, into hardware design under minimal supervision.
Scope:Focus on understanding the hardware requirements, design specifications and responsible for converting them for development of hardware units and sub-units.
How You Will Spend Your Days:
Key Accountability
% of Time spent
Success Measure
Board bring-up, functional testing, thermal testing, performance verification and Support EMI/EMC testing
20%
Schedule adherence and defects delivered,
SLA adherence for defects reported
Understanding and interpretation of hardware requirements
Understands and interprets internal hardware requirements for development. Creates simple design specifications for the high-level requirements.
Create and manage requirements for DNG.
20%
Schedule adherence, Internal sign-off on the system
Design documentation as per Visteon and Customer requirements
Works on hardware design to convert a hardware requirement into technical design under supervision. Responsible for quality deliverables meeting timelines.
20%
Schedule adherence - On time delivery
Create circuit schematic on ECAD tool (preferred tool Mentor or equivalent)
Works circuit schematics as per the technical design under supervision. Responsible for quality deliverables meeting timelines.
Responsible for quality deliverables meeting timelines.
20%
Schedule adherence - On time delivery
Perform worst case analysis (preferred in MathCAD, simulation tools like SPICE)
20%
Schedule adherence - On time delivery
Key Skills expected:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical & Electronics (OR) Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Strong hands-on experience on circuit design, design calculations, worst case analysis, Hardware software interface development, DFMEA, Hardware architecture
- Good experience on selection of electronics devices for automotive hardware design
- Good understanding on Micro-controller or Micro-processor core functions and interfacing with peripherals like LEDs, Switches, LCD and simple electrical load
- Knowledge on Hardware design standards and test standards specific to automotive applications
- Able to handle PCB design requirements
- Design for EMI/EMC requirements
- Hands on experience on Hardware circuit level testing and test plan development to validate hardware circuits and blocks.
Behaviors and Mind-set:
Delivering Excellence, through :
Processing Details
- Works on schedule with timely deliveries
- Reviews own work thoroughly, identifies and corrects any errors to produce a high quality output
- Follows the professional standards and set working procedures
Leading from the front, through:
Critical Thinking
- Takes advantage of opportunities to acquire more knowledge, developing expertise and acquiring new skills relevant to own job
- Learns on the job and from past deliverables, handles the practical tasks effectively
- Demonstrates insightfulness about key issues impeding own work and looks at different ways to approach the improvements
Inspiring change, through:
Communication
- Communicates views on own work convincingly to others in the team
- Articulates information clearly - oral, written and technical documentation, explaining own work effectively and confidently to existing and new team members
- Speaks up to challenge an alternating perspective to support their views.
Building strong teams, through:
Collaboration:
- Interacts well with people across teams; communicates with enthusiasm and networks effectively
- Establishes rapport with people and builds on relationships
- Seeks to gain acknowledgement and recognition for his work and personal achievements
More Good Reasons to Work for Visteon Focusing on the Future
Our company strategy focuses on leading the evolution of automotive digital cockpits and safety solutions. This strategy is driven by constant innovation, and you will support our efforts through your role. We are recognized across the industry for innovation. We have a strong book of business that is expected to drive future growth, along with a customer base that includes almost every automotive manufacturer in the world.
About Visteon
Visteon is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. Our state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities. In 2024, we recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business.
