Hw Architect

Be a Part of the Technology Revolution

There has never been a more exciting time to be part of an automotive technology company like Visteon. No industry offers more fast-paced change and opportunity than today’s automotive industry. 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 solely focused exclusively on cockpit electronics - the fastest-growing segment in the industry.

**Position Title**: Hardware Architect (2W)

**Location**: Bangalore

**Report to**: HW Regional Lead

**General Description**:
Role is responsible for defining the overall hardware architecture to convert the business enquiry into a potential business win for the highly cost sensitive 2W cluster products.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Study market trends and explore appealing features for the competitive 2W Cluster market
- Strategies and define the hardware architecture road map for 2W cluster products.
- Bring-in innovation in design approach to achieve tight cost and quality targets
- Be a technology enabler while working closely with Sales team and Customer to convert business enquiries to business wins
- Review and approve the design at each quality check gate during hardware development and ensures the product is being built with intended cost and quality.
- Work closely with engineering team to ensue resolution of inter-competency issue in benefit of program time line and compliance to requirements and quality.
- Drives continuous skill upgrade among hardware engineers by visualizing the upcoming technical challenges
- Manage escalated risks and issues, having an impact on hardware development project timing, cost and quality by getting involved in technical discussions with customer as required.
- Ensures necessary stakeholders’ involvement in successful delivery of hardware projects.
- Guide & Reviews hardware quote response to PD Quote Leader
- Interact with teams in different regions and achieve consensus to ensure productive outcome.

**Desired Competencies**:

- Deep knowledge of embedded electronics product architectures and scalable systems design approach
- Well versed on design practices to achieve demanding cost and reliability targets
- Well informed on Mobility, Connectivity, Display, Driver Information trends
- Shall have 2W Electrification products knowledge/experience
- Shall have good appreciation on the requirements and their impact on product’s cost and quality
- Shall have understanding on EMC requirements and how to build a reliable product for automotive domain
- Shall have appreciation for DFM, DFT, DFMEA, Built-in-quality
- Should be able to guide the team for delivering successful product development with optimized resource utilization.
- Should be good at Change Management, Strategic Planning, Business Acumen, Decision Making, Influencing others, Good listening skills and Cross cultural communications and presentation

**Leadership skills**:
Needs to be the primary person for the team, interfacing with business team, leadership team in India, Ability to engage with employees, motivate them and ensure they are connected to the business. Strong ability to manage complexity, to focus and define and implement necessary actions. Sense of urgency. Decisive. Action-oriented and high personal accountability, takes full responsibility for decisions & results even when all elements are not under individual direct control (matrix organizations). Unquestioned integrity.

**Experience**:
15-18 years of experience in an embedded product development and team management.

Automotive engineering experience is an advantage.

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.

Company Culture

Working at Visteon is a journey in which our employees can develop their strengths and advance their careers while making a difference globally. Join us and help change the world and how we interact with our vehicles. Visteon is where the best technical talent creates the future. Learn more about our culture here.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Visteon offers competitive salaries and benefits and an environment that encourages employees to achieve their career goals.