R&D Electronics Engineer

Smappee Group; Harelbeke; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric company car

Charging card

Mobility budget

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Health insurance

Group insurance

ADV days holidays

Flex benefits plan

Bicycle leasing

Job summary

Smappee Group is seeking an R&D Electronics Engineer to transform ideas into reliable electronic hardware powering our energy efficiency solutions. You will design PCBA electronics, test systems, and drive safety, EMC, and standard conformance across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document designs, and implement testing and reliability programs while exploring alternative components and updating production tooling.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electronics.
• Electronics hardware designer with experience in schematic entry and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of EMC testing, signal integrity and generic HW design principles.
• Proficient in C#/C-sharp and/or Python for debugging and embedded software.
• Interest in using AI to support activities.
• Team player with a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Able to read and understand documentation in English.
• Committed to continuous improvement and a 'can do' mentality.

Responsibilities

• Design the electronics PCBA’s of our products and test systems.
• Document and validate the electronics PCBA designs.
• Be involved in safety, EMC and standard test programs.
• Write test scripts, test, debug and review the total assembly to verify that the product prototypes meet quality requirements and standards before mass production is initiated.
• Integrate prototypes into demonstration and testing setups, ensuring they function effectively within these environments and create the necessary documentation for our suppliers and operations.
• Analyze failing parts after production or in the field and trace failures as part of our reliability program.
• Investigate and test alternative components for existing designs, support the components lifecycle.
• Adjust the existing production test tooling to match the alternative components.
• Assist in second-line support for our production lines.

Skills

C#/C-sharp

Python

Embedded software

Schematic design

PCB layout

EMC testing

Signal integrity

AI assistance

English documentation

Analytical mindset

Education

Master's degree in electronics

Tools

PCB CAD software

EMC testing equipment

Job description

Smappee (Smart Appliance for Energy Efficiency) helps businesses and individuals take control of their energy consumption. Through innovative energy management and EV charging solutions, we make energy efficiency accessible, helping reduce costs and contributing to a more sustainable future.

What does it mean to work at Smappee?

At Smappee, we take ownership, collaborate openly, and communicate transparently. We stand behind our commitments and aren't afraid to experiment, challenge ideas, and grow through change.
Position

As an R&D Electronics Engineer, you are at the heart of our innovation journey. You transform ideas into cutting-edge products by designing, testing, and optimizing electronic hardware that powers our solutions. Your work has a direct impact on product quality, reliability, and performance, helping bring new technologies from concept to successful mass production.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you play a crucial role in solving technical challenges, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards in safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Through your expertise, creativity, and hands-on approach, you help shape the future of our products while making a tangible difference across the entire product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

To strengthen our R&D team we are looking for anelectronics engineer to:

• Design the electronics PCBA’s of our products and test systems
• Document and validate the electronics PCBA designs
• Be involved in safety, EMC and standard test programs
• Write test scripts, test, debug and review the total assembly to verify that the product prototypes meet quality requirements and standards before mass production is initiated
• Integrate prototypes into demonstration and testing setups, ensuring they function effectively within these environments and create the necessary documentation for our suppliers and operations
• Analyze failing parts after production or in the field and trace failures as part of our reliability program
• Investigate and test alternative components for existing designs, support the components lifecycle
• Adjust the existing production test tooling to match the alternative components
• Assist in second-line support for our production lines

• You have a master's degree in electronics
• You are an electronics hardware designer, experienced in schematic entry and PCB-layout
• You have knowledge of EMC testing, signal integrity and generic HW design principles
• You know C#/C-sharp and/or Python, enabling you to debug and adjust (embedded) software
• You involve AI to support you in your activities
• You are a team player with a strong analytic mindset which pays attention to detail
• You are proficient in reading and understanding documentation in English
• You have a commitment to continuous improvement anda "can do" mentality

At Smappee we believe in a modern and dynamic work environment where you can be yourself and truly inspire people to contribute to a better planet. What can you expect exactly?

• An inspiring office environment at cleantech hub Snowball: a place where companies with a heart for sustainable innovation can get inspired and grow.

• Personal growth with multiple career and personal development opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving.

• A chance to participate in team activities, companywide events and monthly drinks with your colleagues at the HQ.

• Remuneration according to experience, completed with extra-legal benefits such as an electric company car and charging card or mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, health insurance, group insurance and holidays supplemented with ADV days.

• A flex benefits plan with optional benefits such as bicycle leasing, multimedia, home office supplies, additional holidays, refund of individual pension savings and warrants.

• A job where you can truly contribute to a better planet.