Hardware Electronics Engineer - Sensors / Automotive

Hardware Electronics Engineer - Sensors / Automotive

We are working with one of Germany's top automotive sensor development groups who are looking for a Hardware Electronics Engineer to join their team.

This would be a hybrid position, 3 days per week onsite in Reutlingen, reporting to the Director of Product Development/Application Team Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

Development

• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and application development projects.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Design and adapt hardware for new applications.
• Develop circuits, PCB layouts, and 3D models for internal setups, demos, and early samples.
• Provide custom hardware solutions: demo kits, prototypes, and customer samples.
• Coordinate with external development partners.
• Execute hardware testing and validation.
• Support production line setups for components and modules.

Production & Quality

• Maintain and enhance existing automotive hardware.
• Work with quality and operations teams on continuous improvement and customer issue resolution.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and define hardware improvements.

Key Qualifications:

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong practical skills and a hands-on mindset.
• Proficient in circuit design and PCB layout (Altium, Eagle, KiCad).
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (Fusion 360, SolidWorks).
• Background in automotive hardware development.
• Familiarity with Automotive SPICE, functional safety, or ASIL is a plus.
• Understanding of communication protocols (LIN, I2C, SPI, CAN, Serial).
• Software/firmware knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills in English; German proficiency preferred for partner interaction.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Design

Industries

Software Development, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing