Senior Hardware Developer | Senior Hardware Entwickler (m/w/d)

Schmitt GmbH

Karlstein am Main, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Apr 2, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Hardware Developer at Schmitt Engineering, you will play a central role in the full lifecycle of electronic development, from initial concept to final commissioning. Your daily responsibilities will involve designing complex analog and digital circuits, creating PCB layouts, and coordinating with external manufacturing partners. You will bridge the gap between hardware and software by developing low-level firmware and ensuring seamless interface integration. This role is highly hands-on, requiring you to build and test prototypes, troubleshoot electronic assemblies, and ensure compliance with industry standards like EMC and electrical safety. What makes this position unique is the interdisciplinary environment, where you will collaborate across mechanical engineering, measurement technology, and software development. It is an ideal role for a technical expert who enjoys both high-level circuit design and practical, laboratory-based troubleshooting within a stable, medium-sized industrial partner.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the development and conception of analog and digital circuits
  • Experience in firmware development using C/C++ and working with microcontrollers
  • Proven experience in EMC-compliant circuit design and testing procedures
  • Experience in creating technical documentation, test specifications, and user manuals
  • Professional background in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electronic assemblies

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role requires a valid work permit for Germany. German language skills at level B2+ are explicitly required as it is the primary working language for the project.