Job Description Our partner is looking for a

Hardware Design Engineer

to take ownership of complex board designs from initial architecture through schematic capture, layout review, prototype build and production.

This is a practical engineering role with full design responsibility. You will define board architecture, select components, establish electrical and layout requirements, and work closely with SI, PI, power, thermal, mechanical and firmware teams to ensure the design is ready for bring-up and manufacturing.

You will remain responsible for the board throughout its lifecycle, including design reviews, prototype feedback, ECOs, respins and production improvements.

Location:

Barcelona, Spain, Hybrid Level:

Senior

Responsibilities

Own board architecture and schematic design

Define block partitioning, interfaces and power architecture

Design power trees, sequencing, clocking and reset

Select components based on electrical, thermal, cost and supply requirements

Own BOM decisions, second sourcing and obsolescence risks

Define PCB stackup, placement and routing constraints

Review PCB layouts against SI, PI and thermal requirements

Define keep outs and critical routing requirements

Perform circuit simulation and worst case analysis

Build timing, interface and electrical budgets

Lead formal hardware design reviews

Manage ECOs, revisions and board respins

Support prototype builds and hardware bring-up

Incorporate validation and field feedback into new revisions





Work with manufacturing partners through NPI and production

Requirements

5+ years of complex digital board design experience

Server, data centre, networking or similar hardware background

Proven schematic ownership from concept to production

Experience with complex multilayer PCBs

Strong digital and mixed signal design knowledge

Power tree and sequencing experience

Clock, reset and level shifting knowledge

Experience with high speed interface design

Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Altium, Xpedition or equivalent

Ability to define and review PCB layout constraints

Strong schematic and layout review skills

Experience with multiple board revisions and ECOs

Experience supporting designs through production

Optional / Desired

PCIe Gen5 or Gen6

DDR5 or LPDDR

High speed SerDes

High current power delivery

PDN aware PCB design

NPI with CM or ODM partners

DFM and DFT experience

Manufacturing yield improvement

OCP rack or board platforms

Python for BOM, netlist or design automation

What's in it for you?

Adaptable working hours

Hybrid model, 4 days office, 1 day from home

1 week per year working from anywhere

25 days annual leave plus December 24 and 31

Monthly food allowance

Private medical insurance

Relocation bonus

Housing search support

Visa support if required

Family relocation support

Virtual shares

Language classes

Tax incentive, subject to eligibility

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📌 Hardware Design Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Hireroo
📍 Madrid