Hardware Engineer (RF Design / Test & Field Application)

Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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

Your Tasks & Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18581.

HELLA Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Vong Nguyen