Experienced Hardware Engineer - Kontron Technology - Hamburg - Germany

Do you want to define and develop advanced embedded computer boards for use in all sorts of applications? At Kontron Technology we live and breathe for this with focus on motherboards and single board computers as form factors.
If you find it exciting to be part of the complete product development phase from idea towards mass production and product launch, then you are likely the one we are looking for!

We need your professional knowledge, drive and desire to experience success with what you create together with your colleagues in the development department.

The Job
As Hardware Engineer at Kontron Technology you become part of a professional team with extensive experience in PC technology. You will become an important player in defining, designing and verifying our new embedded computer boards. The team includes 9 persons in Hamburg and 12 persons in Hørsholm, Denmark and includes competences in hardware design, BIOS development, driver and application software, verification, outsourced production and customer design-in. The vacancy is located at the Hamburg office.

As Development Engineer your tasks include:
Requirement specifications for new products
New technologies and solutions that target our customers best feature and cost-wise
Schematics design and PCB layout (8-12 layers) in cooperation with our external layout bureau
PCB analysis and simulation (Hyperlynx)
Design bring-up and error tracing
Documentation
Design verification with high-end measurement equipment
Participate in NPI (new product introduction) at far-east subcontractor
You will get the possibility for a broad interface to other Kontron development entities around the world, as well to external, international subcontractors.

Qualifications:
You are engaged and enthusiastic by nature
You are good in planning, following up and completing your tasks
You are flexible, positive and open
You are independent, but like working in a team
In addition you are educated as electronics engineer, either with a Master of Science or as a graduate engineer.
You have 4-6 years working experience within advanced hardware design
You have experience with schematics and PCB Layout tools on a high level
You have good knowledge about product development from idea to final product
Experience in PC technology is an advantage

We offer
An exciting job in a company where you have every opportunity to influence your daily work and your own development. It is nice working here and we value an open, direct and honest dialogue. We offer freedom with responsibility and therefore require self-disciplined employees for our free working environment.

Contact
If you want to know more about the job or Kontron, you are welcome to contact:
RD manager, Hamburg: Lars Trotter on +49 2000 9041 or
Technical Director, Denmark: Poul Jacobsen on +45 4516 7333
You can also read more about Kontron on www.kontron.com.
To apply for the position, send an email with application and curriculum vitae in English to Nina Abels,
nina.abels@kontron.com .

Kontron Technology is part of the Kontron AG group with more than 2600 employees around the world with key competence within the embedded computer market from modules to system solutions. As a global supplier Kontron AG is present in main markets in North America and Europe, but also positioned in Emerging markets like China, Russia and Eastern Europe.
Kontron Technology is located in Hørsholm, Denmark and Hamburg, Germany and employs 42 people. Kontron Technology focuses on motherboards and single board computers (SBCs) specification, development, production control, sales and support.