Hardware Design Engineer

Annual gross salary range: Min. 29,681€ - Max. 46,174€ (depending on experience)

Who are we?

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide.

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering, consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication and administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf.

We are currently hiring a Hardware Design Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering Team in Lisbon.

The Vehicle Engineering team plays a key role in shaping the future of data-driven vehicle development and validation. Our mission is to bridge the gap between hardware, software, and data, enabling safer and more efficient vehicles through advanced engineering and testing. Vehicle Engineering ensures the highest standards of quality and functionality in every vehicle system we interact with.

What we do in our team?

The Battery & Steering Systems Team drives the software development, testing, and validation of critical vehicle systems, ensuring performance, safety, and reliability. We design and test embedded software for battery and steering systems. By combining hardware expertise, software precision, and deep testing know-how, we help bring innovation from the lab to the road.

What will your responsibilities be?

· Develop and review electronic hardware designs, including schematics and PCB layouts.

· Perform hardware simulations and technical analyses within the assigned development area.

· Design and define electronic circuit concepts for automotive control units.

· Support the execution of functional safety analyses, including FMEDA.

· Investigate hardware failures and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.

· Collaborate with customer engineering departments during design reviews and technical discussions.

· Support supplier management activities, ensuring alignment with technical requirements.

· Prepare technical documentation, engineering calculations, and project overviews.

· Contribute to hardware cost estimations and technical feasibility assessments.

· Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and customer-specific development processes.

What requirements are we looking for?

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.

· 3–5+ years of experience in automotive hardware development, preferably involving safety-related electronic control units.

· Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design, and PCB development principles.

· Experience performing schematic reviews and hardware layout evaluations.

· Knowledge of digital and analog circuit technology.

· Experience with measurement technology and sensor systems.

· Familiarity with automotive development processes and engineering documentation.

· Experience working with requirements management and engineering collaboration tools such as Codebeamer, DOORS and AI tools.

· Experience using Altium Designer or comparable electronic design software.

· Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers.

· Strong written and spoken English skills are required; German is considered a plus.

Preferred Skills

· Experience in the development of safety-critical automotive electronic control units.

· Knowledge of functional safety standards and methodologies.

· Familiarity with automotive product development lifecycles.

· Experience supporting supplier technical coordination and customer engineering reviews.

· Ability to perform technical investigations and hardware failure analyses.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work in international and multidisciplinary engineering environments.

What we can offer

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work hours and hybrid model

Attractive workspace

Employee health care and life insurance

Social benefits and several discounts

Trainings and professional career development

Ref: Level A