Working Student Hardware Engineering

Better Devices GmbH
Berlin, Germany
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Berlin, Germany

Tech stack

Board Bringup
Altium Designer
Computer Programming
Computer Engineering
Software Debugging
Digital Electronics
Electronic Design Automation
Hardware Design
Python
Matlab
PIC Microcontroller
Hardware Testing
Pcb Layout

Job description

We are looking for a Working Student in Hardware Engineering to support our team in developing and building real-world electronic systems. This is a hands-on role where you will gain exposure across the full hardware development lifecycle - from concept to production.

Your Responsibilities

Prototyping & Debugging

  • Assist with hardware bring-up, testing, and debugging
  • Support soldering, rework, and lab-based troubleshooting
  • Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

Customer Support & Root Cause Analysis

  • Help investigate hardware issues
  • Support root cause analysis and testing

Hardware Design

  • Support the design of analog and digital circuits (OpAmps, BJTs, MOSFETs, MCUs, etc.)
  • Assist with component selection considering performance, cost, and availability
  • Help create schematics and simple PCB layouts

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • Good understanding of analog and digital circuit design
  • Familiarity working with electronics lab equipment, oscilloscope, etc.
  • Hands-on mindset and willingness to work in the lab
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
  • Good programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
  • Exposure to embedded systems or microcontrollers, * Circuit Design: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Electronics Engineering: 2 years (Required)

About the company

Better Devices builds cutting-edge electronic systems in partnership with global clients. We combine rigorous engineering, first-principles thinking, and an obsession with quality to deliver impactful hardware solutions. Our work spans the full product lifecycle - from early architecture and prototyping to production and field deployment. As we grow, we're expanding our hardware engineering capability to support both client projects and internal technology development.

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