Senior Hardware Development Engineer - (R&D)
About The Position
We are hiring a Senior Hardware Development Engineer - (R&D) to join our client's R&D hardware development team in Västerås. In this senior role, you will take technical ownership of complex hardware development initiatives, lead other engineers, and act as a key technical advisor to management and stakeholders. The role spans the full hardware lifecycle from requirements and design to prototyping, verification, and continuous improvement while ensuring delivery against cost, quality, and time targets. You will work closely with suppliers, development partners, and cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in relevant hardware development, including leadership/coordination responsibilities
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or related technical field (Master’s is a plus), or another technical degree with 15+ years of relevant experience
- Hands-on experience with lab measurements and hardware verification
- Experience working with Agile and Waterfall development methods
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, MS Project, and DevOps
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and solution-focused mindset
- English – fluent (mandatory)
- Holds a valid SSG-Entré certificate
- Strong background in one or more of the following areas: Analog and digital (high-speed) design PCB-A design and manufacturing EMC/EMF design Power supply design Measurement circuitry Embedded hardware design, including FPGA
Nice To Haves
- Swedish language skills (advantageous)
- Previous experience from power transmission or distribution business is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to new hardware development projects based on internal requirements and specifications
- Manage requirements, hardware design, design reviews, prototype builds, and functional verification
- Ensure both functional and non-functional requirements (cost, quality, time) are met
- Act as technical lead, guiding and coordinating other engineers
- Define specifications for upcoming hardware features and maintain existing products to latest standards
- Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis activities
- Collaborate closely with suppliers and development partners
- Support hardware project leads with resource and time planning
- Represent the hardware development team in cross-functional topics
- Drive improvements in processes, methods, and best practices
- Contribute to increased operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
