Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Principal Hardware Engineer (hardware development leadership)

Description

Lead hardware development projects end-to-end, from concept through PCB design, acceptance, verification, and serial transfer. Own hardware concepts and architecture, run circuit and layout design reviews, and define development standards and test methods. Ensure robustness, reliability, and norm compliance using field feedback and complaint analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development projects from the concept phase to PCB design, acceptance, verification, and serial transfer

• Develop hardware concepts and architectures; own key technical decisions up to technical release

• Conduct circuit, layout, and design reviews; define development standards and test methods

• Ensure robustness, reliability, and compliance with applicable norms, including analysis of field returns and complaints

• Evaluate and select electronic components, technologies, and suppliers; support make-or-buy, cost, schedule, and resource decisions

• Monitor and assess new technologies; drive process optimizations and contribute technical improvement and IP/patent ideas

• Promote knowledge and competence building for hardware developers; support internal training and technical alignment; represent the hardware team in cross-functional working groups

Requirements

• Several years of hardware development experience with strong command of schematic development, PCB layout, and electronics design from concept to serial readiness

• Proven experience evaluating electronic components, technologies, and suppliers; ability to prepare and implement make-or-buy decisions

• Ability to structurally analyze complex technical problems, set priorities, and develop systematic solutions

• Confident use of statistical methods, including interpretation of scatter and standard deviations, derivation of test scope, and verification of design function under real field conditions

• Initial experience guiding development teams or projects, implementing standards, and delivering structured knowledge transfer

• Hands-on drive, high engagement, and clear, factual communication—including with management

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field

• Very good German and good English skills (written and spoken)

Benefits

• Fair, performance-based salary

• Benefits such as Hansefit and JobRad

• Significant autonomy and room to shape your work independently

• Dynamic global environment, targeted further training, and diverse international career opportunities

• Secure employment with an unlimited contract

• Supportive team and meaningful work contributing to environmental and health protection