Analog Hardware Engineer

Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer GmbH; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær) Darmstadt site is seeking an experienced Analog Hardware Engineer to develop and sustain advanced DAQ power testing solutions. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver high‑performance analog circuits and ensure compliance during certification processes.

The role requires expert knowledge in analog design, PCB layout, and simulation tools, with responsibilities spanning from prototype to production and collaboration across ECAD, firmware, QA, and production

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of analog design experience.
• Strong understanding of analog components and design principles (op-amps, filters, ADCs).
• PCB layout impact on noise and crosstalk; grounding and EMC design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analog designs for data acquisition systems.
• Research new analog designs using LTSpice simulations.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts for analog hardware.
• Set specifications and verify data acquisition products.

Skills

Analog design

Op-amps

PCB layout

Spice simulation

EMC knowledge

Altium Designer

Tools

LTSpice

Altium Designer

Job description

Contribute to advanced analog development for cutting‑edge electric power testing systems trusted worldwide! This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor, collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

In this medior/senior position, you’ll play a key role in developing high‑performance circuits that power precision measurement technologies used by leading companies worldwide. Your expertise will help drive innovation and ensure our products continue to set the standard for accuracy and reliability.

Primary responsibilities

You will, as a Analog Hardware Engineer (m/w/d) be responsible for developing and sustaining our state‑of‑the‑art electric power testing DAQ solutions at our site in Darmstadt.

Your development activities

• Develop and maintain analog designs for different data acquisition systems.
• Research new analog designs with the help of simulation (e.g. LTSpice).
• Schematics design and layout of PCBs for analog systems.
• Set and verify specifications for data acquisition products.
• Define tests for production to (automatically) validate analog hardware.
• Keep in contact with (major) manufacturers to monitor trends in analog product development.
• Assist in the CE certification process and support during external certification, both for EMC as well as low voltage safety.

Professional qualifications

• Min 5 – 10 years’ experience in analog design.
• Excellent understanding of analog components and design principles, for example circuits including Op‑Amps, analog filters, A/D converters, etc.
• A good knowledge of PCB design’s influence on noise, crosstalk etc. Optimum component placement and routing.
• Grounding and EMC design
• Knowledge of design‑to‑cost
• Experience in circuit design using Altium Designer
• Usage of Spice‑simulation during the design phase
• Good communication skills with other involved parties such as: ECAD, firmware, test department, QA, production, etc.

Personal skills

• Good communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player, but also able to solve problems individually.
• Hands on, able to or used to work from prototype to production phase.
• Accurate, practical and result driven personality.
• Experience in working in international located development team is a plus.

We Offer

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company – HBK

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.