Senior hardware design engineer (f/m/div.)

Your tasks

Your contribution to something big:

You will cover the full lifecycle of hardware development, taking technical ownership of complex designs for automotive platforms from initial architecture to series production. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Execute complex electronic hardware development tasks, including schematics, simulations, and BOM creation.
• Define and justify electronic hardware architecture and key design decisions with system- and vehicle-level impact.
• Act as the technical authority for electronic hardware topics within the product line, guiding development from requirements through to release.
• Lead hardware design reviews, audits, and cross-functional technical discussions with international teams and customers.
• Represent hardware development in project milestones, technical reviews, and release decisions, clearly communicating risks and mitigation plans.
• Independently analyze and resolve complex hardware issues, including EMC, thermal management, aging, and derating.
• Optimize designs for cost, robustness, safety, and manufacturability, ensuring readiness for industrialization and series production.

Your profile

What distinguishes you:

• Education: University degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a similar relevant technical field.
• Experience: Solid and proven professional experience in electronic hardware development within the automotive industry, with a track record of leading complex designs or platforms.
• Know-how:
• Deep understanding of analogue design principles and simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of hardware validation, release processes, and automotive standards (EMC, thermal, and functional safety).
• Proven ability to lead technical reviews, perform root-cause analysis, and make critical design decisions.
• Languages: Fluency in English (both spoken and written).
• Working Style and Methods: Highly structured, systematic, and proactive. Excellent capability to manage complex projects, mitigate risks, and drive technical progress.
• Personality: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence without direct authority, build consensus, and interface effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.

Contact & additional information

Work #LikeABosch includes:

• ⚖️ Flexible work conditions
• 🔀 Hybrid work system
• 🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world
• 🛡️ Health insurance
• 🧑‍⚕️ Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site
• 📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• 📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• 💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
• 🏋️ Sports and health related activities
• 🚉 Great access to public transports
• 🚌 Free transport from Porto
• 💰 Flexible benefits platform
• 🅿️ Free parking lot
• 🍽️ Canteen