Hardware Design Engineer
As a Hardware Design Engineer, you contribute to the execution of Research & Development projects, applying your technical expertise to develop new projects or implement improvements to existing ones.
-Hardware design: You design custom electronic control systems, fully tailored to customer specs.
-Component selection: In close collaboration with the Purchasing department, you select the appropriate electronic components.
-Technical handover: You ensure a seamless transfer to our assembly and test departments, supported by a detailed production file.
-Defining test strategies: Together with the Test department, you define an appropriate test strategy for the electronic control units.
-Project responsibility: You are responsible for complete hardware projects as well as specific sub‑projects.
Your profile
-You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics.
-You have a proven passion for electronics and hardware design.
-You are eager to learn and enjoy keeping up with the latest technological developments.
-You are creative, solution‑oriented and work with great attention to detail.
-You are proficient in both Dutch and English.
-Experience with design software (e.g. Altium) is considered an asset.
We offer
-A varied and challenging role: A broad, dynamic position within our R&D team, offering room for initiative and personal growth.
-Stable employment: A full‑time permanent contract (4/5 also possible), including 12 ADV days per year (or pro rata).
-Pleasant working environment: You will join an open and collegial atmosphere within our strongly growing family‑owned company in green Kalmthout, awarded Best Managed Company for 7 consecutive years.
-Attractive salary package: A competitive salary based on your skills and experience, complemented by benefits such as meal vouchers, pension savings plan, hospitalization insurance, remote‑work allowance, bicycle lease options, suppl child benefits.
-Training and development opportunities
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