Hardware Engineer - Electronics & Electrical Engineering

Optimus Search; Leverkusen; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology recruitment firm is looking for a Hardware Engineer to design and validate electronic systems in Leverkusen, Germany. This role requires a strong background in electronics and electrical engineering, hands-on experience with circuits, and skills in PCB design tools. The ideal candidate will work closely with firmware and software teams, ensuring the transition of prototypes to production. An electrical engineering degree and experience in embedded systems development are essential for this mid-senior level position.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in electronics and electrical engineering.
• Experience in embedded or industrial hardware development.
• Ability to read schematics and debug at the board level.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts for systems.
• Test, debug, and analyze hardware.
• Collaborate with firmware and software teams.
• Support prototypes and transition to production.

Kenntnisse

Electronics and hardware development

PCB design tools

Signal integrity knowledge

Microcontroller systems

Lab equipment usage

Debugging skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Mechatronics

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

Jobbeschreibung

Hardware Engineer - Electronics & Electrical Engineering

We’re looking for a Hardware Engineer with a strong background in electronics and electrical engineering to design, test, and validate embedded and industrial electronic systems.

This role is for engineers who like working hands‑on with circuits, PCBs, and lab equipment – and who enjoy seeing their designs move from concept to production.

What you’ll work on

• Design and development of analog and digital electronic circuits
• Creation of schematics and PCB layouts for embedded and industrial systems
• Component selection, evaluation, and lifecycle management
• Power supply design, signal conditioning, and interface circuits
• Hardware bring‑up, testing, debugging, and fault analysis
• EMC‑aware design and system validation
• Close collaboration with firmware, software, and mechanical teams
• Support prototypes, testing phases, and transition to series production

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or similar
• Experience in electronics / hardware development (industrial, embedded, or product environments)

Solid understanding of:

• Microcontroller‑based systems
• Signal integrity and EMC fundamentals
• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, or similar)
• Confident using lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyser)
• Ability to read schematics and debug at board level
• Structured, hands‑on, and solution‑oriented mindset
• English required | German native speaker required

Tech environment

• Embedded electronics (ARM‑based MCUs)
• SPICE simulation tools

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Leverkusen, North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany