Embedded & Electrical Engineer (PCB design)

Aquablu; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily discounted lunches

Monthly team nights

Pension plan

Free flavored water

Job summary

A growing sustainable company in Amsterdam is seeking an Embedded & Electrical Engineer to contribute to innovative water systems design. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in product development, is skilled in PCB design and C/C++ firmware development, and has a relevant technical degree. Join a vibrant team committed to sustainability and revolutionizing water consumption. Exciting perks include discounted meals and team-building activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a hands-on product development environment.
• Skilled in designing PCBs and developing firmware in C/C++.
• Relevant technical degree in Electrical, Embedded or other related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of new electrical systems and PCBs to support product innovation and reliability.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformities in the field.
• Contribute to firmware development in C/C++.
• Review and validate changes in components to maintain quality.
• Take ownership of electrical and embedded challenges.
• Ensure that systems remain innovative, scalable, and reliable.

Job description

Embedded & Electrical Engineer (PCB design)

Aquablu Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

At Aquablu we’re disrupting the marketplace with a revolutionary (flavored) water system. Brought to life in 2018, our founders Marnix and Marc promised a healthy but tasty alternative to soft drinks. Today, our water is tapped in almost 16 countries. And we continue to make waves by teaming up with industry leaders like Heineken, Adyen and Marriott Hotels. Join us in our mission to save one billion plastic bottles by 2030!

- Marc, Co-founder of Aquablu

At Aquablu, we’re looking for an Embedded & Electrical Engineer to join our Tech team and contribute to building the future of water systems. If you’re curious, motivated, and love working across different aspects of electrical systems, this is the role for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the creation of new electrical systems and PCBs to support product innovation and reliability.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformities in the field, ensuring smooth, reliable operations and addressing critical gaps in expertise and capacity.
• Contribute to firmware development in C/C++, playing a key role in bringing our products to life and supporting other team members during downtime or as needed.
• Review and validate changes in components to maintain high standards of quality and performance.
• Step into a versatile role, taking ownership of electrical and embedded challenges while collaborating with (external) support when necessary.
• Ensure that our systems remain innovative, scalable, and reliable.

About You

• You’re an all-rounder with a passion for embedded systems, confident working hands‑on from schematic to firmware and energized by real-world product challenges.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a hands‑on product development environment.
• Skilled in designing PCBs and developing firmware in C/C++.
• Excited to work across various aspects of electrical systems and dive into challenges.
• Relevant technical degree in Electrical, Embedded or other related fields.
• Able to work on‑site in Amsterdam and collaborate closely with the team.
• You are eligible to work in the Netherlands without requiring visa sponsorship (we are not registered IND sponsors).

Nice-to-Haves

• Knowledge of designing for EMC compliance.
• Experience working with manufacturers and external stakeholders.

Why Aquablu?

• ☀️ Beautiful and bright office in Amsterdam (Houthavens).
• 🌱 Healthy catered (heavily discounted) lunches
• 🎉 Monthly team nights (karaoke, boat rides, bootcamp etc.)
• 🌍 Be part of an exciting growth phase of a scaling company.
• 👴 A pension plan by Zwitserleven (50/50).
• 💧 Endless amount of our very own flavoured water!
• 🎵 What kind of vibe can you expect at our office? Check out our very own Spotify playlist "Akwablues"

Sounds Interesting?

Apply immediately by clicking on the button. No need for long motivational letters, we just have a few questions for you. Submit your application and you'll hear from us soon!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Food & Beverages