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Hardware engineer

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Summary

The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for PCB layout, component placement, and routing while ensuring signal integrity and manufacturing compliance. The role involves preparing manufacturing documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable electronic designs.

Within the project, your main tasks will include:

  • Placing electronic components (ICs, resistors, capacitors, connectors, etc.)
  • Routing signal, power, and ground traces
  • Managing multilayer stack-ups
  • Ensuring signal integrity, EMC/EMI, thermal performance, and reliability
  • Applying design rules and manufacturing constraints (DFM, DFA, DFT)
  • Preparing manufacturing files (Gerbers, ODB++, pick-and-place, BOM)

With a Master’s degree (BAC+5) from an engineering school or university specializing in embedded systems, you have a 1st successful experience in the field of electronics, HW engineer or physical layout of PCBs.

  • Strong understanding of electronics and schematics
  • Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes
  • IPC standards knowledge (IPC‑2221, IPC‑7351, IPC‑A‑610 is a plus)
  • Signal integrity and power integrity basics
  • Attention to detail and precision
  • Ability to read datasheets and application notes
  • Problem-solving and cross-team communication

You are rigorous, creative, and curious, and you enjoy working as part of a team while developing your skills in a dynamic environment. You are passionate about service-oriented professions and wish to grow within a friendly and supportive work environment — join us!

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