Hardware Engineer - Cowmanager NL

NL CowManager modules Gezondheid NL Hardware Engineer Harmelen Fulltime €3900 - €5400 Product At CowManager, we develop technology that is used every day by dairy farmers in more than 40 countries. Our sensors continuously collect data on cow health, fertility and wellbeing. As a Hardware Engineer, you will play an important role in the further development of this technology. You will work on products that are actually used in the field. You will build proof-of-concept hardware and translate functional requirements into robust hardware that can be produced and deployed on a large scale. You will be involved from the initial design through to validation, certification and introduction into practice. You will work closely with firmware engineers, software developers, product managers and testers to successfully bring innovative products to market. Your responsibilities • Designing electronic schematics and PCB layouts in Altium • Selecting, testing and validating components with a focus on reliability and energy consumption • Developing and building prototypes for early validation • Supporting firmware development by ensuring hardware is available on time • Performing hardware tests and analyzing test results • Preparing and supporting certification processes • Creating and maintaining technical documentation • Actively contributing to product development within an Agile working environment • Guiding products from concept to production and implementation What do you bring? • BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems or a similar field • At least 3 years of experience as a Hardware Engineer • Experience with Altium • Experience with low-power design • Knowledge of wireless communication such as 802.15.4, Zigbee or Bluetooth is a plus • Knowledge of channel sounding, IoT and tracking is a plus • Experience in developing products for production environments • At least basic knowledge of Python and C • Curiosity about new technologies, such as the application of AI in hardware • You are analytical, practical and take ownership of your work • You enjoy working with colleagues from different disciplines About CowManager CowManager develops smart sensor technology for dairy cattle. From our headquarters in Harmelen, we work every day on innovative solutions that help farmers make better decisions based on real-time data. Our technology is used worldwide and combines hardware, firmware, software, data and AI. We are an international organization with Dutch roots and a strong focus on innovation, quality and continuous improvement. What do we offer? • Salary €3900-€5400 • Variable year-end bonus • Pension scheme, two-thirds of which is paid by CowManager • 25 vacation days with the option to purchase additional days • €250 vitality budget per year • Work-from-home allowance • €500 Budget for an ergonomic home office setup • Plenty of room for personal development • Working on innovative products that make an impact worldwide