FPGA Engineer: High‑Tech Firmware for Mechatronics

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

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.