Senior Hardware Engineer

Location: Wrocław
Employment Status: active


 

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria: 
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service 
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with project manager, hardware, layout, mechanical, lab and software teams to identify and resolve design-related issues throughout development and testing,
  • Schematic Design: Develop and maintain electronic schematics using Xpedition DX Designer, based on system requirements and design specifications,
  • PCB Layout Development: Design and actively contribute to the development of complex multi-layer PCB layouts, ensuring compliance with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturability constraints,
  • Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain design documentation in accordance with corporate standards, including BOMs, design reports, and revision histories,
  • Design Optimization: Analyze and improve existing PCB designs to enhance performance, reliability, testability, and manufacturability,
  • Process Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of design workflows, tool utilization, and overall development efficiency,
  • Signal Integrity & EMC Considerations: Apply best practices for signal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) during layout and component placement,
  • Simulation & Analysis: Conduct simulations to validate design performance,
  • Design Reviews: Actively participate in design reviews, providing technical feedback and recommendations,
  • Validation & Testing Support: Define and execute test plans, including functional, environmental, and EMC testing,
  • EMC Compliance: Support EMC testing and troubleshooting to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal requirements,
  • Root Cause Analysis: Assist in diagnosing and resolving issues identified during validation, including electrical failures, signal integrity concerns, and EMI-related defects,
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers through design reviews, knowledge sharing, and best practice recommendations.

Job Requirements

  • Education: Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering,
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in PCBA design and development,
  • Design Tools: Familiarity with eCAD software for schematic and layout design, preferably Xpedition DX Designer,
  • System Design Understanding: Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end electronic product development process — from concept, block diagrams and schematic design, through PCB layout and mechanical integration, to validation, manufacturing, and product release.
  • Standards: Knowledge of IPC standards for PCB design and manufacturing,
  • Signal & Power Integrity: Practical understanding of signal integrity and power integrity challenges in PCB design, including impedance control, high-speed layout techniques, decoupling strategies, and simulation-based validation,
  • EMC Experience: Practical experience in designing for electromagnetic compatibility, testing and troubleshooting,
  • Power Electronics: Strong working knowledge of power electronics design, including hands-on experience with SiC and GaN transistors. Proven ability to design high-efficiency, high-frequency power circuits with optimized thermal performance, switching behavior, and PCB layout for power density and reliability,
  • Problem Solving: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical skills,
  • Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with hardware, layout, mechanical, and software engineers,
  • Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay up to date with new technologies, tools, and industry trends, with a proactive attitude toward self-development and sharing knowledge within the team,
  • Communication: Good written and spoken communication skills in English.

 


Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.


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