Senior Electronics Engineer

5V Tech; Duisburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

5V Tech is seeking a Senior Electronics Development Engineer to own the design and integration of complex electronic systems for high-performance audio products. You will lead projects from architecture through simulation, testing and QA, shaping the electronics backbone of next-generation devices.

You will mentor a team of engineers, run technical reviews, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable, innovative hardware with strong EMI/EMC and PI/SI discipline.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience leading electrical system design.
• Hands-on PCB design with modern tools.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design and integration of complex electronic systems.
• Lead development projects including simulations, testing and QA.
• Develop electronics architecture and optimize system integration.
• Design multi-layer PCBs with multiple power domains.
• Carry out PI/SI simulation and analysis.
• Drive EMI/EMC, ESD design, pre-certification activities.
• Mentor junior and professional engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB design

Leadership

Mentoring

German language

English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Vocational qualification (3+ years)

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Python (measurement automation)

Job description

About the company

This is a world-leading audio technology company: a global, family-owned business with more than 80 years of engineering heritage, building the future of professional audio. Their microphones and audio solutions are used in studios, conference rooms and on stage worldwide, and the engineering team designs high-performance electronics that connect people and create remarkable sound experiences.

About the role

We're recruiting a Senior Electronics Development Engineer to take full ownership of the design and integration of complex electronic systems. You'll lead development projects from architecture through simulation, testing and quality assurance, shaping the electronics architecture behind next-generation audio products.

You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, run technical reviews and mentor a team of junior and professional electronics engineers. This role suits a hands-on senior hardware engineer who wants technical leadership and genuine influence over complex, high-performance products.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the design and integration of complex electronic systems
• Lead development projects, including detailed simulations, testing activities and quality assurance
• Continuously develop the electronics architecture and optimise system integration
• Design complex multi-layer PCBs with multiple power domains and mixed analogue/digital circuitry
• Carry out Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) simulation and analysis
• Drive EMI/EMC and ESD design, pre-compliance and type approval/certification activities
• Run and moderate technical reviews, coordinating closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior and professional electronics engineers and promote knowledge sharing within the team

Ideal profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related field. Alternatively, a completed vocational qualification of at least 3 years with additional qualifications and extensive relevant experience
• Proven experience leading electrical system design, including cross-functional coordination and system integration
• Hands-on experience with modern PCB design tools, ideally Altium Designer
• Strong practical measurement experience with oscilloscopes
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into innovative system solutions
• Strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills
• Fluent German (C1 or above) and business-fluent English, written and spoken

Preferred qualifications

• Practical experience with Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) simulation (tool agnostic)
• Experience with EMI/EMC, ESD and type approval or pre-certification
• Experience with spectrum analysers and/or audio analysers
• Measurement automation experience, e.g. Python
• Experience designing with microcontrollers, processors, DSPs or FPGAs
• Experience in audio, wireless or low-power design
• Experience optimising hardware development processes