DeWinter Group is hiring: User Experience Hardware Electrical Engineer in Foster

Title: User Experience Hardware Electrical Engineer Job Type: Contract Contract Length: 6+ months Target Start Date: ASAP Work Location/Structure: Onsite in Foster City, CA - 4 days in office About the Opportunity Our client, a leader in Automotive, is looking for a skilled User Experience Hardware Electrical Engineer to join their team for a 6+ months engagement. This project involves owning the development of key human-machine interfaces (HMI) for their robot/vehicle, including hardware for user authentication, ingress access, communication, and cabin/occupant monitoring. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include: Specifying electrical component and system requirements and leading engineering discussions and development with suppliers. Coordinating supplier tooling and production to meet critical vehicle milestones. Collaborating with hardware design teams, firmware and software teams, and system operators to iterate on existing designs and develop future solutions. Conducting root cause analysis during the development, validation, build, and deployment phases for issue resolution. Supporting the development and execution of system and component-level validation test plans. Working with manufacturing and quality engineers to mature components and support vehicle build, bring-up, and test activities. Required Skills & Experience We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have: 5-10 years of experience in electrical component/system design and troubleshooting. Deep expertise in sustaining existing designs to ensure scalability, Python scripting, and understanding of Ethernet. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals. Experience taking a part or assembly from concept through production, working with external suppliers, and managing deliverables for multiple projects. Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team. Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent). #J-18808-Ljbffr