Principal EMI/EMC Simulation Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Principal EMI/EMC Simulation Engineer (Automotive): Building and leading enterprise-grade virtual EMI/EMC simulation capability to reduce physical testing reliance and accelerate first-time pass for complex automotive electronics with an accent on predictive CE/RE/BCI/RI outcomes. Focus on defining workflows, modeling standards, correlation methodologies, and toolchains using hybrid simulation across EM, circuit co-simulation, and physics-based modeling.

Location: Novi, Michigan, USA. Flexible full-time remote work globally for positions performable outside office; willingness to relocate to primary office location.

Salary: $108,750 - $159,500

Company

Global leader in automotive technology platforms, engineering audio systems, infotainment, safety, and connected vehicle solutions.

What you will do

• Own virtual EMI/EMC roadmap, defining modeling architecture and workflows for CE, RE, BCI, RI across product lines.
• Build scalable hybrid simulation workflows partitioning quasi-static, PEEC/MTL, full-wave 3D EM, and circuit co-simulation.
• Translate software modes into EM sources, developing calibrated current spectra and switching stimuli.
• Lead correlation/validation campaigns, designing experiments and establishing model accuracy criteria.
• Establish cross-SBU modeling standards, mesh guidelines, uncertainty budgets, and train teams.
• Provide EMC guidance during architecture, schematic, layout, and mechanical integration.
• Drive toolchain automation in PLM, manage compute, and partner with labs/suppliers for model alignment.

Requirements

• Fluency in English, spoken and written.
• Willingness to travel 20% domestic/international.
• Willingness to relocate to primary office location.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• 5+ years in simulation engineering, 3+ in EMI/EMC for automotive electronics.
• Deep EM fundamentals: Maxwell-based, full-wave vs. special cases, coupling, CM/DM, resonance.
• Track record leading technical projects in regulated industries.
• Cross-functional/global team experience.
• Proficiency in Ansys AEDT or Siemens EDA.
• Understanding of automotive standards (CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ASPICE).

Nice to have

• System/vehicle-level EMC simulation and design-to-validation workflows.
• Nonlinear EMC and co-simulation expertise (TVS/ESD, ferrites, SMPS).
• Model libraries for components and post-processing for compliance receivers.
• HPC/GPU acceleration, model version control, automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with full-time remote globally where possible.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, retirement with match, life/disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, volunteer/bonding/caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, hirify.global University training, employee discounts on hirify.global/Samsung products.
• Inclusive culture with recognition programs and professional development.