Hardware Engineer

Allgon AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Allgon is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our R&D Hardware team in Gothenburg. You will take ownership of electronic design activities across our product portfolio, from concept and development to maintenance and compliance, including board design, testing, and NPI support.

The role suits both junior and senior engineers with a solid technical mindset who communicate well in English. English is required; Swedish language skills are a plus in our cross‑functional environment.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in electronic design for embedded systems.
• Proficiency with Altium; Jira and Z2data are meritorious.
• Experience in radio design, chemical compliance, functional safety, LVD or EMC is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; Swedish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electronic designs, including schematics, ECAD work, and PCB layouts.
• Drive electronic and PCB design activities within assigned projects.
• Lead investigations and root‑cause analyses for hardware deviations and maintenance issues.
• Evaluate technologies, components, and design solutions to ensure product functionality and performance.
• Support NPI activities, including first builds and debugging.
• Perform hardware design testing.
• Plan, set up, and carry out compliance and verification testing.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Hardware debugging

Analytical mindset

English communication

Swedish language (plus)

Education

MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Altium

Jira

Z2data

Job description

Who We Are

Allgon is a leading manufacturer of wireless machinery control systems, delivering customized solutions to companies across the industrial sector. Our customers engage with us through our subsidiaries, Tele Radio, Åkerströms and Sistematica. We are passionate about developing industrial remote control solutions that enhance safety and efficiency worldwide.

Our R&D department values fast decision‑making, open communication, and a flat organizational structure while offering strong resources and excellent development opportunities. We have a team of around 50 professionals working across multiple locations, including Gothenburg, Björbo, and Malaga.

About the Role

We are growing our R&D team and are looking for dedicated Hardware Engineers to join us. As a Hardware Engineer, you will take ownership of electronic design activities across our product portfolio, from concept and development to maintenance and compliance. You will be deeply involved in circuit board design, testing, and troubleshooting, while also supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).

You will be part of the R&D Hardware team, working cross‑functionally and collaborating with colleagues in R&D, production, and product management throughout the product lifecycle.

The position is based in Gothenburg and reports to the Manager R&D Hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electronic designs, including schematics, ECAD work, and PCB layouts
• Drive electronic and PCB design activities within assigned projects
• Lead investigations and root‑cause analysis for hardware deviations and maintenance issues
• Evaluate technologies, components, and design solutions to ensure product functionality and performance
• Support NPI activities, including first builds and debugging
• Perform hardware design testing
• Plan, set up, and carry out compliance and verification testing

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for both junior and senior engineers with a strong interest in hardware engineering and a solid technical understanding. Whether you are early in your career or bring several years of experience, you are a proactive team player who takes initiative, collaborates effectively both independently and across cross‑functional teams, and approaches complex challenges with a structured and analytical mindset. Your communication skills enable you to contribute clearly in a dynamic environment and support sound technical decision‑making.

Key qualifications include:

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in electronic design for embedded systems
• Proficiency with Altium; familiarity with Jira and Z2data is meritorious
• Experience within one or more of the following areas is an advantage:
  • Radio design
  • Chemical compliance
  • Functional safety
  • LVD
  • EMC
• Fluent in English, Swedish skills are a plus

What We Offer

• Work with cutting‑edge, high-quality products in a dynamic environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and career development.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a growing organization.
• Collective agreement, including 9 extra days off per calendar year through reduced working hours.
• 3,000 SEK annually for wellness benefits.

About Allgon

Allgon is a Swedish company specializing in industrial radio control, with a strong track record in wireless technology innovation. Through our brands Tele Radio, Åkerströms and Sistematica, we have built a global presence, employing over 470 professionals and presence in 26 countries.

We offer an exciting work environment in a profitable and growing organization with a strong technical focus. Despite our global reach, we maintain the close‑knit atmosphere of a smaller company, where every employee has a voice and can influence the projects they work on.

At Allgon, sustainability is a key priority—ecologically, socially, and financially. We are committed to attracting passionate individuals who share our vision of a safer, more efficient world through advanced wireless technology.