Hardware Engineer (RF Design / Test & Field Application)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

Your Tasks

1. RF Hardware Design & Development

• Design and develop RF-based automotive electronics including:

• Key fobs

• NFC modules

• Smart access control units

• Multi-functional body control units

• Support system architecture definition and translate system requirements into HW design.

• Work with technologies such as CAN, BLE, UWB, LF/RF communication in car access systems.

• Perform circuit design, simulation, and schematic/layout reviews using tools (e.g. PSpice, CST,

Empire).

2. HW Validation & Testing (Focus for Vietnam Team)

• Build up prototypes and samples; perform hardware bring-up.

• Conduct:

• RF validation & debugging

• Embedded SW validation (interface with HW)

• Electrical and functional testing

• Develop and operate test setups, including:

• RF measurement equipment

• Automated/robotic test systems

• CAN-based interconnected control units

• Perform measurement, debugging, and root cause analysis on failures.

3. Field Application & Customer Support

• Execute vehicle-level testing and validation at customer sites.

• Analyse field data and provide technical feedback to development teams.

• Support front-end customer activities, including:

• Demo setups

• Application validation

• Technical presentations

• Act as HW interface to customers for issue resolution and technical clarification.

4. Industrialization & Project Contribution

• Support the full product lifecycle:

• Concept & architecture

• Development & validation

• Industrialization & SOP

• Collaborate with global teams (Germany, other regions) to ensure product readiness for mass

production.

• Contribute to acquisition activities as RF/HW specialist.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:

• Hardware (HW) teams

• System engineering (SYS)

• Software development (SW / Embedded)

• Operate in an international, intercultural environment with strong teamwork culture.

Your Qualifications

Education & Experience

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Your Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in:

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronics / Telecommunications

• Information Technology

• Experience in automotive hardware development or RF systems is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:

• RF design and measurement techniques

• Automotive communication technologies (CAN, BLE, UWB, LF)

• Radar / RF systems (advantage)

• Hands-on experience with:

• RF lab equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, etc.)

• Test system development and automation

• Familiarity with:

• Simulation tools (PSpice, CST, Empire, etc.)

• Embedded systems and HW-SW interaction

• Proficient in MS Office tools

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Ability to work independently and within global teams

• Good communication and presentation skills

• Customer-oriented thinking

Language & Mobility

• Fluent in English (mandatory)

• Japanese is a plus

• Willingness to travel:

• Customer sites

• Global HELLA locations

• Supplier visits

Our Offer

▪ Clear development and qualification path in our consulting organization

▪ International working environment

▪ The involvement of the entire project development of HELLA products

▪ Attractive benefits with healthcare insurances, HELLA activities for employees,...

▪ International trainings in HELLA facilities (if needed)

Our Benefits

▪ Guaranteed 13th month salary

▪ Performance bonus

▪ Service bonus of 1-month salary after 2 years working with HELLA

▪ Lunch and mobile allowance…

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global, family-run company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career

Quyền lợi

• Thưởng: Guaranteed 13th month salary Performance bonus Service bonus of 1-month salary after 2 years working with HELLA
• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: Healthcare insurances
• Đào tạo: Clear development and qualification path International trainings in HELLA facilities (if needed)
• Điện thoại: Mobile allowance
• Hoạt động nhóm: HELLA activities for employees
• Căn-tin: Lunch allowance