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Hardware Developer
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Hardware Developer to join an innovative engineering team working on advanced embedded electronics and industrial hardware solutions.
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing electronic systems used in machinery, automation equipment, and high‑reliability industrial applications.
This position suits hands‑on engineers who enjoy working with circuit design, PCB layouts, microcontrollers, and hardware bring‑up in a practical, collaborative environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Design and develop analog and digital circuits for embedded and industrial applications
- Select, evaluate, and integrate electronic components into hardware designs
- Create schematics and PCB layouts using industry‑standard tools (e.g. Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle)
- Support hardware bring‑up, debugging, EMC considerations, and system verification
- Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams
- Conduct tests, measurements, and validation using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and lab equipment
- Contribute to documentation, prototypes, and continuous design improvements
Your Profile
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in hardware development (embedded electronics, mixed‑signal design, industrial systems)
- Knowledge of PCB layout and design workflows, signal integrity, EMC, power supply design
- Familiarity with design and simulation tools: Altium / KiCad / Eagle, SPICE‑based simulation tools
- Experience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, multimeters)
- Strong analytical mindset and a hands‑on, solution‑oriented working style
- English required; German language skills are a strong advantage
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Industries
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Location: Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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