Senior Hardware Engineer
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Salary
- €70k-100k/year (EUR)
- Category
- Platform / Infrastructure
What you'll be doing
Join a hands-on engineering team in Dublin developing advanced electronic products from prototype to production. Responsibilities include analogue/digital circuit design, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware debugging, and system integration. Collaborate with firmware/software engineers and support validation and documentation.
- Design analogue and digital electronic circuits
- Create and review schematics and PCB layouts
- Build prototypes and perform board bring-up and hardware testing
- Debug hardware using lab equipment
- Investigate failures and support product validation
- Work with embedded firmware and software engineers
- Support PCB rework, soldering and hardware modifications
- Document designs and test results
Key requirements
Must-have
- Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or similar
- 6+ years' hands-on hardware experience
- Strong analogue and digital circuit design skills
- Experience with PCB design/layout
- Practical hardware debugging and lab experience
- Embedded electronics and hardware/software integration experience
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing
- Strong problem-solving skills
Nice-to-have
- C/C++
- Python
- Product validation
- PCB rework / prototyping
Experience: 6+ years' hands-on hardware experience
Role signals
- Technical focus
- hardware engineering
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
Senior Hardware Engineer
Dublin | Hybrid | Permanent
Join an engineering team developing advanced electronic products from prototype through to production. This is a hands-on hardware role covering design, testing, debugging and system integration.
What You'll Do
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Design analogue and digital electronic circuits.
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Create and review schematics and PCB layouts.
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Build prototypes and perform board bring-up and hardware testing.
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Debug hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers and lab equipment.
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Investigate failures and support product validation.
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Work with embedded firmware and software engineers.
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Support PCB rework, soldering and hardware modifications.
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Document designs and test results.
What You'll Need
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Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or similar.
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6+ years' hands-on hardware experience.
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Strong analogue and digital circuit design skills.
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Experience with PCB design/layout; Altium beneficial.
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Practical hardware debugging and lab experience.
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Embedded electronics and hardware/software integration experience.
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Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing.
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Strong problem-solving skills.
Nice to Have
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C/C++
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Python
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Product validation
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PCB rework / prototyping
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Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Senior Hardware Engineer role is a hands-on position focused on designing, testing, debugging, and integrating advanced electronic products from prototype to production in a hybrid Dublin-based team.
- Hands-on hardware design and debugging·High
- Embedded systems integration·Medium
- Product validation and compliance·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review Key Hardware Projects
0–8 minSelect 1-2 recent projects that showcase your circuit design, PCB layout, and debugging skills; prepare concise summaries.
Refresh on PCB Tools and Processes
8–14 minRevisit your experience with Altium or similar tools and be ready to discuss your workflow for schematic capture and layout review.
Practice Explaining Debugging Scenarios
14–20 minPrepare to walk through a complex hardware issue you diagnosed using lab equipment, focusing on your problem-solving approach.
Review EMI/EMC Testing Experience
20–25 minRecall specific examples of compliance testing and be ready to discuss standards, procedures, and outcomes.
Prepare Questions for the Interviewer
25–30 minSelect 2-3 questions from the provided list that are most relevant to your interests and the role.
Talking points
, 6 itemsAnalogue and Digital Circuit Design
Demonstrate your ability to design and optimize both analogue and digital circuits, as this is a core responsibility.
PCB Design and Layout (Altium beneficial)
Showcase your experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and familiarity with industry tools, especially Altium.
Hardware Debugging and Lab Equipment Usage
Provide examples of using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab tools to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
Embedded Systems and Hardware/Software Integration
Highlight your experience collaborating with firmware/software engineers and integrating embedded systems.
EMI/EMC Testing and Compliance
Discuss your knowledge of electromagnetic interference and compatibility testing, which is important for product validation.
Prototyping, Board Bring-up, and Rework
Explain your hands-on skills in building prototypes, performing board bring-up, and executing hardware modifications or rework.
What to research
, 4 itemsReview Recent Analogue and Digital Circuit Designs
Prepare to discuss specific projects where you designed and optimized circuits, including challenges and outcomes.
Refresh PCB Design and Layout Skills
Be ready to talk through your process for schematic capture, layout, and review, especially using Altium or similar tools.
Practice Explaining Debugging Techniques
Recall examples where you used lab equipment to diagnose and resolve hardware issues.
Understand EMI/EMC Testing Procedures
Review your experience with compliance testing and be prepared to discuss relevant standards and test setups.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat types of electronic products is the team currently developing?
Why ask this? Clarifies the technical focus and product domain.
How is collaboration structured between hardware and embedded software engineers?
Why ask this? Gains insight into cross-functional teamwork and integration challenges.
What tools and processes are used for PCB design and review?
Why ask this? Determines alignment with your experience and expectations for design workflow.
How does the team approach product validation and EMI/EMC compliance?
Why ask this? Assesses the rigor of testing and compliance processes.
What are the main challenges faced during prototyping and board bring-up?
Why ask this? Identifies potential pain points and areas where your skills can add value.
What opportunities exist for hands-on involvement in hardware modifications and rework?
Why ask this? Clarifies expectations for practical, hands-on engineering work.
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