Hardware Engineer (Hybrid)

High Tech Campus Eindhoven
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Tech stack

Altium Designer
Software Debugging
Ethernet
Hardware Design
Radio-Frequency Identification
PCI Express
Signal Integrity
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Serial Peripheral Interface
Pcb Layout

Job description

  • Design digital, analog, and power supply circuits, including their integration into RF devices
  • Coordinate PCB layout, perform circuit calculations, and place components such as connectors and indicators
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers to define thermal management and shielding requirements
  • Create schematics, select components, and perform PCB layout and routing in line with DFM and DFT guidelines
  • Support the product lifecycle from initial design to testing and debugging of prototypes
  • Identify and troubleshoot design flaws or malfunctions in laboratory prototypes
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field
  • Strong experience in designing digital, analog, and power circuits
  • Solid understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability/testability
  • Proficiency in Altium Designer or Xpedition
  • Experience with hardware data interfaces: SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, LVDS
  • Skilled in using measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
  • Knowledge of PCB layout principles and best practices for complex hardware systems

Skills & Abilities Required

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in hardware design and testing
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team
  • Strong problem-solving skills, especially in prototype debugging and design optimization
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration with design, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
  • Experience in RF circuit design and signal integrity simulations (preferred)
  • Knowledge of EMC compliance and testing (preferred)
  • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, USB 3.1, LVDS) (preferred)

Benefits & conditions

This is a chance to join the team at the ground floor of something big!

  • Freedom to innovate - your ideas, your way.
  • No bureaucracy - we move fast to make an impact.
  • True ownership - you shape the team & culture from day one.
  • Work with brilliant minds - collaborate with international PhD scientists & researchers.

This role involves access to sensitive company research and findings, so obtaining security clearance will be a requirement. We appreciate you're understanding and cooperation in this process.

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