Senior Hardware Engineer

Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software); Oulu; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens EDA is seeking a hardware design engineer in Finland to develop FPGA-based, high-speed digital hardware and multilayer PCBs. You will implement interfaces such as DDR4, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort, and support validation and product bring-up with cross-functional teams.

You will leverage Siemens Xpedition and have responsibilities in schematic capture, PCB layout, debugging, and manufacturing support. English communication is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience in PCB and hardware design.
• Strong FPGA-based hardware design background.
• Expertise in high-speed digital design including DDR4 and PCIe.
• Hands-on with Siemens Xpedition environment and hardware debugging.
• Solid schematic capture, PCB layout, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based, high-speed hardware and multilayer PCBs.
• Implement interfaces like DDR4, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, HDMI, and DP.
• Perform hardware validation, debugging, and support bring-up activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, high-quality product.

Skills

PCB hardware design

High-speed digital design

FPGA-based hardware

DDR4 interfaces

PCIe (PCI Express)

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Hardware debugging

English communication

HDL (Verilog/VHDL)

Python/TCL scripting

Manufacturing tests with CM

EMC/EMI/ESD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Job description

Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software. Our software tools enable companies around the world to develop highly innovative electronic products faster and more cost-effectively. Our customers use our tools to push the boundaries of technology and physics to deliver better products in the increasingly complex world of chip, board, and system design.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex FPGA-based, high-speed digital hardware and multilayer PCBs.
• Implement and optimize interfaces such as DDR4, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort.
• Perform hardware validation, debugging, and support manufacturing and product bring‑up activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, high-quality product

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in PCB and hardware design.
• Strong experience designing FPGA-based hardware platforms.
• Proven expertise in high-speed digital design with:
• DDR4 memory interfaces
• PCI Express (PCIe)
• Hands‑on experience with Siemens Xpedition design environment.
• Strong knowledge of schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware debugging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PCB Signal Integrity (SI) simulation using Siemens toolchain.
• Experience with PCB Power Integrity (PI) simulation using Siemens toolchain.
• Experience designing high layer-count PCBs.
• Knowledge of high-speed communication interfaces:
• Ethernet
• USB
• HDMI
• DisplayPort (DP)
• Experience with embedded software development and hardware bring‑up.
• Knowledge of HDL languages such as Verilog or VHDL.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or TCL.
• Experience defining manufacturing tests and working directly with contract manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of EMC, EMI, ESD, and product safety requirements.

Why Us

We are Siemens: At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world.

You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is 80,000 to 102,000 EUR and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the link: https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/

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