Hardware Engineer
Vor 2 Tagen
Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
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We're looking for a
Hardware Engineer
with a strong background in
electronics and electrical engineering
to design, test, and validate embedded and industrial electronic systems.
This role is for engineers who like working hands-on with circuits, PCBs, and lab equipment — and who enjoy seeing their designs move from concept to production.
What you'll work on
- Design and development of
analog and digital electronic circuits - Creation of
schematics and PCB layouts
for embedded and industrial systems - Component selection, evaluation, and lifecycle management
- Power supply design, signal conditioning, and interface circuits
- Hardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and fault analysis
- EMC-aware design and system validation
- Close collaboration with firmware, software, and mechanical teams
- Support prototypes, testing phases, and transition to series production
What we're looking for
- Degree in
Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics
, or similar - Experience in
electronics / hardware development
(industrial, embedded, or product environments)
Solid understanding of:
- Analog & digital electronics
- Microcontroller-based systems
- Power electronics basics (DC/DC, protection, filtering)
- Signal integrity and EMC fundamentals
- Experience with
PCB design tools
(Altium, KiCad, Eagle, or similar) - Confident using lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyser)
- Ability to read schematics and debug at board level
- Structured, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
- English required | German native speaker required
Tech environment
- Embedded electronics (ARM-based MCUs)
- Mixed-signal design
- Altium / KiCad
- SPICE simulation tools
- Modern electronics lab & prototyping facilities