Senior Hardware Design Engineer (f/m/div.)

Bosch; Braga; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Hybrid work system

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Career progression and development

Discounts on Bosch products

Great access to public transports

Free parking lot

Canteen

Job summary

Bosch Car Multimedia seeks a hardware engineer to own the full lifecycle of electronic hardware designs for automotive platforms, from architecture to production. You will drive complex schematics, simulations, and BOMs while guiding cross-functional teams through design reviews and release decisions.

The role requires extensive analogue design expertise, strong knowledge of EMC and thermal standards, and proven leadership in cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a similar relevant technical field.
• Experience: Strong experience in electronic hardware development in automotive, with leadership on complex designs or platforms.
• Know-how: Deep understanding of analogue design principles and simulation tools.
• Knowledge: Hardware validation, release processes, and automotive standards (EMC, thermal, functional safety).
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical reviews, root-cause analysis, and critical design decisions.
• Languages: Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Working style: Highly structured, systematic, proactive and risk-aware.
• Personality: Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Cover the full lifecycle of hardware development, taking technical ownership from architecture to series production.
• Execute complex electronic hardware development tasks, including schematics, simulations, and BOM creation.
• Define and justify electronic hardware architecture with system and vehicle impact.
• Act as the technical authority for electronic hardware topics within the product line.
• Lead hardware design reviews, audits, and cross-functional technical discussions with international teams and customers.
• Represent hardware development in milestones, technical reviews, and release decisions with clear risk communication.
• Independently analyze and resolve complex hardware issues, including EMC, thermal, aging, and derating.
• Optimize designs for cost, robustness, safety, and manufacturability for industrialization and series production.

Skills

Analogue design

EMC knowledge

Thermal management

Lead reviews

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SPICE simulations

PCB design tools

Job description

Company Description

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

Bosch Car Multimedia, S.A. belongs to the Automotive Electronics division and is focused on making the vehicles our third living space. About 3.600 associates are committed to develop and produce high quality technology that shape change in mobility worldwide. The company' success lies in its highly specialized and innovative team, and on the technological know-how which makes Bosch the leading supplier in the automotive market.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

You will cover the full lifecycle of hardware development, taking technical ownership of complex designs for automotive platforms from initial architecture to series production. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Execute complex electronic hardware development tasks, including schematics, simulations, and BOM creation.
• Define and justify electronic hardware architecture and key design decisions with system- and vehicle-level impact.
• Act as the technical authority for electronic hardware topics within the product line, guiding development from requirements through to release.
• Lead hardware design reviews, audits, and cross-functional technical discussions with international teams and customers.
• Represent hardware development in project milestones, technical reviews, and release decisions, clearly communicating risks and mitigation plans.
• Independently analyze and resolve complex hardware issues, including EMC, thermal management, aging, and derating.
• Optimize designs for cost, robustness, safety, and manufacturability, ensuring readiness for industrialization and series production.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

• Education: University degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a similar relevant technical field.
• Experience: Solid and proven professional experience in electronic hardware development within the automotive industry, with a track record of leading complex designs or platforms.
• Know-how:
  • Deep understanding of analogue design principles and simulation tools.
  • Strong knowledge of hardware validation, release processes, and automotive standards (EMC, thermal, and functional safety).
  • Proven ability to lead technical reviews, perform root-cause analysis, and make critical design decisions.
• Languages: Fluency in English (both spoken and written).
• Working Style and Methods: Highly structured, systematic, and proactive. Excellent capability to manage complex projects, mitigate risks, and drive technical progress.
• Personality: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence without direct authority, build consensus, and interface effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.

Additional Information

Work #LikeABosch includes:

• Flexible work conditions
• Hybrid work system
• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Health insurance
• Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site
• Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
• Sports and health related activities
• Great access to public transports
• Free transport from Porto
• Flexible benefits platform
• Free parking lot
• Canteen