Senior Hardware Engineer

Vention Technologies; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Commuting allowance

Access to shared cars

Healthy lunches

Weekly and monthly team gatherings

Job summary

A tech company in Eindhoven seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead a team in designing and delivering cutting-edge electronics. You'll oversee the full hardware development process and collaborate closely with various teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, a strong background in PCB design, and the ability to mentor engineers. The role offers opportunities to be at the forefront of product innovation and access to a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with proven success in bringing hardware products from idea to manufacturing.
• Strong background in PCB design, embedded systems, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of digital & analog circuits, microcontrollers, and power management.

Responsibilities

• Approve and review PCB designs, ensuring engineering quality and compliance.
• Drive company-wide process and hardware development improvements.
• Guide a team of hardware engineers, supporting their careers.

Skills

Hardware engineering

PCB design

Embedded systems

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Tools

Altium

Job description

At Vention, we’re not just building hardware; we’re solving tomorrow’s problems today. We’re a close-knit team of passionate engineers who believe that technology can improve everything. As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you spearhead the Hardware team with your knowledge and experience. Also, you’ll guide our talented engineers in designing, testing, and delivering cutting-edge electronics, while fostering growth, creativity, and collaboration.

What you’ll be doing

• Design & quality oversight: Approve and review PCB designs, schematics, and component choices, ensuring engineering quality and compliance from the start.
• Improve & innovate: Drive company-wide process and hardware development improvements. You’ll be responsible for the full hardware development process within Vention.
• Test & validate: Oversee validation and integration, collaborating with QA and software teams.
• Lead & mentor: Guide a team of hardware engineers, supporting their careers and creating a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with customers, suppliers, and partners, as well as internal project managers and software teams.
• End-to-end ownership: Oversee the full design cycle: from concept and architecture, through design, prototyping, testing, validation, and preparing for production.

Job requirements

• 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with proven success in bringing hardware products from idea to manufacturing.
• Strong background in PCB design, embedded systems, and testing.
• Proficiency with design tools like Altium.
• Strong knowledge of digital & analog circuits, microcontrollers, and power management.
• A pragmatic problem-solver who loves turning challenges into opportunities.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams and working independently in complex projects.

What’s in it for you?

• Be at the forefront of creating groundbreaking new products and innovations;
• Experience the full development cycle, from concept to production;
• Weekly, monthly and quarterly company gatherings including legendary team outings and celebrations.
• A well-equipped office at the High Tech Campus, sit-stand desks & healthy lunches.
• Pension scheme, commuting allowance, and access to shared cars for business trips.

Vention is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.