Technical Hardware Leader (m/f/d)

• Technical team leader for electronic hardware in Europe and North America for amplifier and infotainment projects for European and North American automotive customers
• Own hands-on electronic hardware development from concept to series production and supervising and guidance of employees including knowledge transfer
• Design, test and measure electronic modules for automotive applications
• Conduct feasibility studies using simulations or prototypes
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing data
• Commission and verify hardware, document test results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical design, quality, purchasing)
• Coordinate with development teams in Japan (e.g., design reviews)
• Contribute to development standards and process improvement
• Occasional travel for development-related tasks (US, Japan, Taivan, Thailand, Vietnam, Netherlands internally, in addition visiting automotive customers)
• Support our integration process with CarUX organization
• Organize and prepare hardware topics for manufacturing with ramp-up-production in Japan and mass production in Thailand and Vietnam
• Acting as a role model for engineers
• Reporting to hardware management

Your profile

• Extended automotive experience (customers, processes, quality requirements, suppliers, electronic components)
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, or similar
• 8+ years of experience in electronic hardware development
• Strong knowledge of analog/digital circuit design and multilayer PCB layout (incl. EMC considerations)
• Professional experience in designing audio and amplifier technologies
• Experience with development and simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer) and embedded system testing and prototyping
• Confident in preparing technical documentation and using automotive development processes
• Fluent in English; German would be an advantage
• International experience
• Experience in professional guidance for engineers
• Structured, hands-on team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness for onsite work in our RD-Center in Wetzlar, hybrid work as far as reasonable

Why us?

• A position for a high qualified senior hardware engineer who likes to empower advanced automotive technology and give valuable guidance to team members
• Establishing our business growth with exciting projects, challenging products and innovative technical concepts
• An attractive salary package
• An international working atmosphere with an open-minded culture

About us

Pioneer. More Than Just A Technology Company.

Pioneer’s legacy began in 1930, when the founder Nozomu Matsumoto had a life-changing experience of listening to music reproduced from imported hi-fi dynamic speakers. He was so impressed with the soul-stirring sound that he decided to make great-sounding dynamic speakers for others to enjoy. Matsumoto’s passion and belief in sharing a thrilling sensation with others runs in the Pioneer Group’s philosophy “Move the Heart and Touch the Soul,” which has guided us in decision-making in business for decades.

Today, Pioneer is a leading manufacturer of top-tier automotive products developed specifically for automotive vehicles.

In 2025 CarUX announces the strategic aquisition of PIoneer to create a new automotive company dealing with display, sound and amplifier products.

So, who do we serve? We serve the melody of music, the rhythm of the road, and most importantly, you. For those who cherish music, who relish every drive, and who value moments with their loved ones, Pioneer is your companion, because at the heart of it all, we believe in enriching everybody's in-car life.