Hardware Engineer

We are Bertrandt : an independent, international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise. We create technological solutions for our customers at any stage of the product development process with a focus on hot topics such as digitalization, e-mobility and autonomous systems, largely for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors.

Our goal: accelerating technological progress. We work on this every day – with around 12,000 employees at over 50 sites worldwide.

What to expect:

• Design and develop robust hardware solutions for complex automotive HMI applications, covering analog, digital, micro-controller architecture, and power supplies, utilizing PADS Pro.
• Evaluate customer requirements, industry standards, and internal design guidelines to establish detailed electrical specifications and hardware requirements, ensuring full traceability within DOORS.
• Create circuit diagrams.
• Perform core engineering analyses, including worst-case calculations (WCC), electrical simulations, and thermal analyses.
• Review circuit schematics and component configurations by interpreting datasheets and application notes to ensure proper functionality and compliance with design guidelines.
• Define test setups, write test specifications, and perform hardware electrical tests and validation on development samples.
• Assess proposed supplier corrective actions, track implementation status and verify closure of findings.
• Communicate critical issues promptly to the customer and responsible departments; escalate according to project rules.
• Coordinate project activities for allocated colleagues, offering technical mentorship. Work closely with cross-functional, international teams (software, mechanical, project management) and manage interfaces with suppliers.

What you bring along:

• Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in hardware development, with a strong background in the automotive industry (experience with HMI products is a significant advantage).
• Solid competence in schematic design, worst-case calculations, electrical simulation, and hardware testing.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and processes (ASPICE, Functional Safety/ISO 26262, DFMEA) is highly advantageous.
• Structured documentation skills, attention to detail and risk assessment capability.
• Experience interacting with suppliers and tracking corrective actions.
• Good communication skills in English; German is an advantage depending on project.

What we offer:

• Flexible work environment.
• Private health insurance with optional medical packages for you and your family.
• 24 vacation days, increasing to 25 days after 3+ years with us.
• Meal tickets and Holiday vouchers.
• Bookster and 7Card subscription.