Principal Engineer R&D Hardware

HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH
Brühl, Germany
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
€75,000.0 - €98,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Job source

Tech stack

Digital Electronics Electronic Design Automation Firmware Failure Mode Effects Analysis Hardware Design Requirements Management Hardware Testing Pcb Layout

Job description

  • Development of analogue and digital circuits
  • Preparation of circuit diagrams and support with PCB layout
  • Selection and qualification of electronic components
  • Implementation of calculations, simulations and tolerance analyses
  • Defining and carrying out hardware tests
  • Development of electronic assemblies in compliance with EMC requirements
  • Support with design reviews and FMEA activities
  • Creating technical documentation
  • Collaboration with firmware, software, mechanical and manufacturing teams
  • Support with prototype construction, verification and transition to series production
  • Analysis and rectification of faults arising from development, production and field returns

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a comparable discipline
  • At least 3 years’ experience in hardware development
  • Experience in the development of industrial electronic systems
  • Experience with product development processes and development standards
  • In-depth knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design
  • Experience with processor technology and associated peripheral circuits
  • Knowledge of the simulation and verification of electronic circuits
  • Proficiency in using ECAD tools for schematic design and circuit simulation
  • Experience in using electronic measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and logic analysers
  • Ideally, knowledge of EMC-compliant device design
  • Knowledge of functional safety is an advantage
  • Knowledge of functional safety (IEC 61508, ISO 13849)
  • Experience with PLM and requirements management systems, * Structured and analytical approach to work
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Initiative and a sense of responsibility
  • Ability to work effectively in teams on interdisciplinary development projects
  • Strong communication skills
  • Results-oriented
  • Quality-conscious

Languages:

  • German: business fluent
  • English: fluent, both spoken and written, for international development projects

About the company

HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH

Mechanical and industrial engineering

501-1,000 employees

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