Hardware Engineer

Harnham; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

High autonomy

Career growth potential

Job summary

A growing technology business located in Noord-Holland is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to lead and oversee hardware activities. In this role, you will shape the hardware strategy and influence product decisions within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has strong experience with mechanical, robotics, and mechatronic systems along with a practical mindset for solving complex hardware issues. This position offers autonomy and significant opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in hardware engineering across mechanical, robotics, or mechatronic systems.
• Confident working independently in a fast-paced, ambiguity-heavy environment.
• Experience solving complex hardware issues with ownership and a practical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee hardware activities across mechanical, sensor, and embedded elements.
• Prioritise work, create structure, and guide others without the need for formal line management.
• Work hands-on to diagnose and solve hardware challenges independently.

Skills

Hardware engineering

Robotics

Mechatronic systems

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Python

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of hardware within a fast-moving tech environment. You will have the autonomy to shape how hardware is delivered, influence product decisions, and help create structure in a space where your impact will be visible from day one.

The Company

They are a growing technology business operating at the intersection of robotics, hardware, sensors, and software. Their products combine mechanical design, embedded systems, and intelligent software to deliver high‑performance solutions. The organisation is scaling its hardware capability and is looking for someone who can bring clarity, structure, and hands‑on expertise to a fast-paced environment. You will join a collaborative team where the hardware function is still evolving, giving you plenty of room to influence the long‑term direction.

The Role

• Lead and oversee hardware activities across mechanical, sensor, and embedded elements.
• Prioritise work, create structure, and guide others without the need for formal line management.
• Work hands‑on to diagnose and solve hardware challenges independently.
• Collaborate closely with an external mechanical design consultancy and internal software and embedded teams.
• Contribute to the development of future hardware processes and potentially support team growth.
• Ensure smooth integration between mechanical components, sensors, and supporting software systems.

Your Skills and Experience

• Strong commercial experience in hardware engineering across mechanical, robotics, or mechatronic systems.
• Confident working independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguity‑heavy environment.
• Experience solving complex hardware issues with ownership and a practical mindset.
• Exposure to embedded systems, sensors, or robotics tooling.
• Ability to create structure, define priorities, and drive hardware work forward.
• Comfortable collaborating with both internal teams and external engineering partners.
• Software experience such as Python is a plus.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• High autonomy and the freedom to shape hardware strategy and vision.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a robotics‑driven product environment.
• A blend of hardware, software, and robotics challenges.
• Career growth potential as the hardware function evolves.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next step, send your CV and we will be in touch.