Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)

About the Position

Shape the future of electrical solutions with us

At Hager Group, we are developing innovative electrical and energy distribution solutions used across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. We are looking for an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex electronic designs and contributing to projects from concept to product market launch.

As part of our multidisciplinary Engineering Team, you will play a key role in the development of new electronic products, collaborating closely with Project Managers, Software Engineers, Marketing, Validation, Industrialization, and other technical Teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware solutions from concept to product release.
• Analyze technical requirements and translate them into robust hardware solutions.
• Define hardware architectures, create schematics, select electronic components, and support PCB layout design.
• Support the prototyping process, prototype testing, and product troubleshooting.
• Conduct design pre-validation EMC and environmental tests.
• Create technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, risk analyses, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Take ownership of technical decisions and drive resolution of complex engineering challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering methods, tools, and practices.
• Proactively gather information from various stakeholders to ensure project success and accelerate learning in new technical areas.

Requirements

Must-have

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in hardware/electronics development.
• Proven experience in designing electronic products from scratch as part of a complete product development project.
• Proven experience in EMC, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronics.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with power electronics, AC voltage systems, or electrical distribution products is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with project teams.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for project outcomes.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and information gathering.
• English at minimum B2 level, enabling effective communication with international stakeholders, project managers, and business teams.

Nice to have

• Experience developing products for electrical installation, energy management, protection, or building automation.
• Experience supporting product validation and certification activities.
• Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing and industrialization processes.

We Offer

• The possibility to work in a hybrid model.
• A personalized onboarding program designed to ensure smooth and comfortable first days.
• Learning and development opportunities through Hi University, Hager Group’s award-winning learning platform.
• Internal career opportunities - over 25% of our recruitments are filled by internal candidates.
• Improvements to your health and well-being - as a family-owned company, we care for our employees by offering:
  • Group insurance
  • Co-financing of sports cards and participation in sporting events under the Hager Sport initiative
  • Comprehensive medical care
  • Additional health-prevention initiatives (e.g., Health Week)
  • Meal subsidies, and a shared coffee culture that is part of our DNA
• Opportunities to participate in integration events for employees and their families.
• An attractive and fair compensation system - including a bonus scheme and annual salary reviews to ensure alignment with market standards.
• A strong organizational culture - including cultural benefits such as access to e-books, audiobooks, or theatre ticket discounts.
• The ability to influence company decisions - we run an annual employee survey, and its results help us introduce meaningful improvements.

About the Company

At Hager Group, we are committed to developing innovative electrical and energy distribution solutions used across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Our multidisciplinary Engineering Team works closely with Project Managers, Software Engineers, Marketing, Validation, Industrialization, and other technical Teams to bring new electronic products from concept to market.

Apply now and power up your future with us!