Req ID: 5143
Job Type: On Site
Location:
Rheine, DE
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Aug 20, 2026
Electrical Engineering | Embedded Systems & Functional Safety
We develop intelligent monitoring and diagnostic systems for industrial machinery worldwide. Our solutions help customers prevent failures and sustainably improve the availability of critical assets.
To strengthen our development team, we are looking for an experienced
Hardware Development Engineer (m/f/d).
Your Mission
You develop hardware solutions that our customers can rely on in safety-critical applications. From the initial concept through prototyping and testing to successful certification, you support the entire development process of our hardware platforms.
Your goal: create reliable and future-proof hardware platforms, drive technological innovation, and help shape the next generation of our diagnostic and protection systems.
Your Responsibilities
As a Hardware Development Engineer, you will drive the development and continuous improvement of our embedded hardware solutions:
Develop and optimize hardware for industrial and safety-critical applications
Build prototypes and perform functional, verification, and validation testing
Define test systems and create suitable test environments for hardware and software components
Support certification and product approval processes while ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Hardware and Software Development, IoT Solutions, Cyber Security, and Customer Support
Evaluate new technologies and contribute innovative ideas to the evolution of our hardware platforms
Document development and test results in both German and English
Actively contribute to shaping the future hardware strategy of our company
Your Profile
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical discipline
Several years of experience in the development of electronic assemblies and systems
Good knowledge of Linux-based systems
Programming experience in C/C++
Experience in testing, verification, and validation of hardware components
Structured and analytical working style with a strong quality mindset
Good written and spoken English skills
Nice to Have
Experience with ATEX and IECEx certifications according to IEC 60079
Knowledge of functional safety according to IEC 61508
Knowledge of Cyber Security concepts
What We Offer
A responsible role with significant creative freedom
Work on technically challenging and future-oriented products
Close collaboration with experienced experts in hardware, software, and cyber security
International environment with short decision-making paths
Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities as part of your professional and personal development
Our Promise
Flexible working hours and home office opportunities
Attractive compensation package
Height-adjustable desks in small offices
Sustainability initiatives including solar power, waste separation, and more
BusinessBike leasing program
Table football and table tennis for your breaks
Contact
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application!
This is us:
As part of the Burckhardt Compression Group, we are a global leader in the field of automated condition monitoring and the protection of people, the environment, and critical machinery. For decades, we have specialized in intelligent monitoring systems for rotating equipment, with a focus on reciprocating compressors and gearboxes.
We supply products and services to the most demanding markets. With sales partners worldwide, our team of experts delivers reliable and efficient solutions that keep industrial operationgs running safely. At our locations in Rheine (Germany) and Houston (USA), 115 motivated employees work in an international environment.
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