Electric Hardware Development and Support Engineer

Daikin Europe NV; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Hybrid work (2 days/week)

Job summary

DAIKIN Europe NV in Ghent seeks an Electric Hardware Development and Support Engineer to drive design, analysis, validation, and continuous improvement of PCBA hardware across HVAC solutions.

You will collaborate with the Equipment Control team to ensure reliability, EMC, and safety, reading schematics, using oscilloscopes and LTSpice, and guiding partners to deliver high-quality hardware.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronics‑ICT or equivalent.
• Experience in electronics hardware design and validation.
• Familiarity with EN/IEC standards and ESD/EMC concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support design, review, and validation of PCBA hardware.
• Analyse system-level issues across PCBAs and devices.
• Perform EMC‑related evaluations and propose countermeasures.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and documentation.
• Create clear technical reports and test analyses.
• Guide development partners to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Balance quality, cost, and schedules for hardware solutions.

Skills

PCBA design

Electronics

EMC

Diagnostics

LTSpice

MicroCap

Soldering

Measurement techniques

EN/IEC standards

Schematics reading

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics-ICT or equivalent

Tools

LTSpice

MicroCap

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supply

Job description

Electric Hardware Development and Support Engineer

Job Category: Research and Development

Location: Ghent, East Flanders, BE

Job Requisition ID: 3209

DAIKIN Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of DAIKIN Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.

DENV is DAIKIN’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

Join a global leader in HVAC innovation and help shape the future of electronic systems at DAIKIN Europe.

About the Role

As an Electric Hardware Development and Support Engineer within the DAIKIN Europe’s R&D organisation in Ghent, you will play a key role in supporting the design, analysis, validation, and continuous improvement of our electronic systems.

You will work closely with our colleagues and development partners within our Equipment Control team to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of PCBAs used across DAIKIN’s advanced HVAC solutions and gain an excellent understanding of the business requirements and the DAIKIN products.

Throughout the development steps we combine “in house” development and strategic cooperation with external partners toenhance our products, keeping them amongst the best in the industry. All DAIKIN departments have a close collaboration to ensure high quality products for the DAIKIN EMEA market.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in electronics, PCBA design, EMC, and diagnostics, who enjoys analytical problem‑solving and collaborating in a dynamic, international environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the design, review, and validation of PCBA hardware containing analogue, digital, and power circuits, while also taking EMC , thermal behaviour and reliability aspects into consideration.
• Analyse system‑level issues across multiple PCBAs and devices, identifying root causes and proposing corrective actions.
• Perform EMC‑related evaluations (radiated & conducted emission, immunity, ESD) and propose countermeasures.
• Interpret and apply EN/IEC standards and internal DAIKIN guidelines.
• Create clear technical documentation, test reports, and analysis summaries.
• Correctly steering our development partners.
• You strive for a good balance between the quality, cost and timely delivery of our hardware solutions.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and technical documentation.
• Use diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and measurement equipment.
• Support simulation activities (e.g., LTSpice, MicroCap).
• Perform or assist with soldering tasks, including SMD components.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Electric & Controls team.

Your Profile

Education

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering Electronics‑ICT or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of PCBA design, analogue, digital and power electronics, EMC, thermal behaviour, transmission lines, and reliability calculations.
• Understanding of EMC principles (emission, immunity, ESD).
• Ability to work with international standards (EN/IEC).
• Strong analytical mindset and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with measurement techniques and common lab equipment.
• Basic experience with simulation tools (LTSpice, MicroCap…).
• Safety awareness regarding ESD and working with live circuits.
• Good soldering skills (THT and SMD components).

Experience

• Preferably 4+ years of experience in an electronics design or hardware engineering role.

Soft Skills

• Team‑oriented mindset
• Eager to learn and grow
• Open‑minded and proactive

Languages

• Good command of English (spoken and written)

Why Join DAIKIN Europe?

At DAIKIN, you join a global technology leader with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and people. You’ll work in a multicultural R&D environment where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement are part of our DNA.

We offer you growth opportunities at the EMEA headquarters of the best in class global HVAC company. We offer a permanent contract for an indefinite period. From the start you can count on thorough training and intensive support. Your competitive salary is supplemented with an attractive package of fringe benefits.

• A stimulating role in a high‑tech R&D environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and training
• A supportive team culture with room for creativity and initiative
• The chance to contribute to cutting‑edge HVAC technologies used worldwide

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about electronics, eager to solve complex technical challenges, and excited to contribute to the future of DAIKIN’s HVAC innovations, we’d love to hear from you.

Hybrid:

You will have the possibility to work from home 2 days per week.

DAIKIN Europe is a subsidiary of DAIKIN Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor‑made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, DAIKIN EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People.

Good climate starts with people

Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At DAIKIN, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.