FPGA Engineer

ENTER bv; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTER bv is seeking an FPGA Engineer to design and implement VHDL firmware for complex electronic and mechatronic systems. You will own the full development cycle from requirements to validation in lab and real machine environments.

You will collaborate with electronics, software and mechatronics teams, using Altera Quartus and Xilinx ISE, ModelSim or QuestaSim for verification, and debugging with ILA/ChipScope. Fluency in English is required; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of FPGA design experience with VHDL.
• Experience with RTL, synthesis and timing closure.
• Proficient with Altera Quartus and/or Xilinx ISE.
• Familiar with ModelSim and/or QuestaSim simulation tools.
• Hands-on FPGA debugging with ILA, ChipScope or SignalTap.
• Comfortable using lab equipment for testing and validation.
• Clear communication in English; Dutch a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and modifying VHDL firmware for FPGA-based systems.
• Defining and documenting functional and technical requirements.
• Implementing, simulating and verifying VHDL designs, from RTL to timing closure.
• Testing and validating firmware in lab environments and machine modules.
• Developing and maintaining hardware/software interfaces.
• Debugging FPGA designs using advanced tools and measurement equipment.
• Acting as the primary contact for FPGA-related questions within projects.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated system solutions.

Skills

VHDL FPGA design

RTL

Synthesis & timing closure

Altera Quartus

Xilinx ISE

ModelSim/QuestaSim

FPGA debugging tools

Lab equipment experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altera Quartus

Xilinx ISE

ModelSim

QuestaSim

ILA

ChipScope

SignalTap

Job description

Do you get energy from designing firmware that brings complex high-tech systems to life? And do you want to contribute to innovative high-tech projects that give our clients a lasting lead in the world of technology? While you work for a company where you are central and where your personal development is a priority? Then you are the FPGA Engineer we are looking for.

What Will You Do as FPGA Engineer

As an FPGA Engineer, you design and implement VHDL-based firmware solutions for complex electronic and mechatronic systems. You work on high-performance machines and modules where reliability, timing accuracy and efficient hardware/software interaction are critical.

You are responsible for the full FPGA development cycle: from defining requirements and designing firmware architectures to implementation, simulation and validation in both lab setups and real machine environments. You act as the technical point of contact for FPGA-related topics and collaborate closely with electronics architects and engineers from software, electronics and mechatronics disciplines.

Your responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing and modifying VHDL firmware for FPGA-based systems
• Defining and documenting functional and technical requirements
• Implementing, simulating and verifying VHDL designs, from RTL to timing closure
• Testing and validating firmware in lab environments and machine modules
• Developing and maintaining hardware/software interfaces
• Debugging FPGA designs using advanced tools and measurement equipment
• Acting as the primary contact for FPGA-related questions within projects
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated system solutions

Do You Recognize Yourself In This

Do you recognize yourself in this?

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• You have at least 5 years of experience in FPGA design using VHDL
• You have experience with RTL, synthesis, compilation and timing closure
• You have worked with FPGA design tools such as Altera Quartus and/or Xilinx ISE
• You have experience with simulation tools such as ModelSim and/or QuestaSim
• You have hands-on experience with FPGA debugging tools such as ILA, ChipScope or SignalTap
• You are comfortable using lab equipment for testing and validation
• You enjoy working with hardware and software engineers at a technical level
• You are analytical, pragmatic, proactive and solution-oriented
• You communicate clearly and are fluent in English
• Dutch language skills are a plus
• Affinity with mechatronics and control systems is a plus

Do you not meet one of the points above? Please contact us anyway. We will be happy to look at the possibilities together.

Organization and Department Description

Our client is a leading technology organization that develops complex systems and modules for industries such as semiconductors, medical technology and aerospace. You will work in a multidisciplinary development environment where electronics, software, mechatronics and system engineering come together.

Who Are We

Technology means progress. Continuously finding ways to do things differently, to make products, services and processes better. That is what makes the heart of every technology organization and tech professional beat faster.

ENTER specializes in several competences: Chemical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Physics, Production Development and Software Technology.

ENTER professionals work on a project basis at partners and clients. We select and combine project and employee with attention to experience, ambitions, personality and passion for technology.

Our business managers and recruiters work closely together, so we have the right colleagues available for our customers at the right time.

#techwithaheartbeat

What You Can Expect from ENTER

As an ENTER colleague, you can of course expect a lot from us:

• A driven team and an inspiring work environment where our motto #techwithaheartbeat is central
• Driven and enthusiastic colleagues
• Plenty of room for growth and development
• Cutting edge high-tech projects
• A gross monthly salary up to EUR 5,000
• Recurring socials such as the annual BBQ, Christmas dinner, pub quiz and our fully organized family day at the Efteling
• And much more: https://www.enter-group.nl/en/working-at-enter

More Information

Would you like to know more about what you will do as FPGA Engineer? Please contact Remco Sturkenboom via T: [phone] or E: [e-mail].

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