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# Principal Engineer R&D Hardware

- **Company:** HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH
- **Location:** Brühl, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** €75,000.0 - €98,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Digital Electronics, Electronic Design Automation, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, Requirements Management, Hardware Testing, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/bruehl-principal-engineer-hardware-157997896

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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