Principal Engineer R&D Hardware (m/f/d)
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH · Brühl, Baden, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERG, DEUTSCHLAND ·
- Seniority
- Principal
- Category
- Hardware
- Experience
- 3+ years
**Responsibilities**
- Development of analogue and digital circuits
- Preparation of circuit diagrams and support with PCB layout
- Selection and qualification of electronic components
- Implementation of calculations, simulations and tolerance analyses
- Defining and carrying out hardware tests
- Development of electronic assemblies in compliance with EMC requirements
- Support with design reviews and FMEA activities
- Creating technical documentation
- Collaboration with firmware, software, mechanical and manufacturing teams
- Support with prototype construction, verification and transition to series production
- Analysis and rectification of faults arising from development, production and field returns
**Requirements**
- A successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a comparable discipline
- At least 3 years’ experience in hardware development
- Experience in the development of industrial electronic systems
- Experience with product development processes and development standards
- In-depth knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design
- Experience with processor technology and associated peripheral circuits
- Knowledge of the simulation and verification of electronic circuits
- Proficiency in using ECAD tools for schematic design and circuit simulation
- Experience in using electronic measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and logic analysers
- Ideally, knowledge of EMC-compliant device design
- Knowledge of functional safety is an advantage
- Knowledge of functional safety (IEC 61508, ISO 13849)
- Experience with PLM and requirements management systems
**Soft skills:**
- Structured and analytical approach to work
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Initiative and a sense of responsibility
- Ability to work effectively in teams on interdisciplinary development projects
- Strong communication skills
- Results-oriented
- Quality-conscious
**Languages:**
- German: business fluent
- English: fluent, both spoken and written, for international development projects