Hardware Engineer (M/F/X)

YOUR MISSION

As a Hardware Engineer, your mission is to design, develop, and validate reliable and cost-effective electronic hardware for industrial products.

You will contribute across the full product lifecycle—from concept to production—by translating requirements into robust hardware solutions.

Working closely with product owners and cross-functional teams (firmware, mechanical, industrialization, and supply), you will take part in component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, testing, and documentation, while ensuring performance, compliance, and manufacturability.

YOUR ROLE AN RESPONSIBILITIES

• You design and develop electronic hardware that meets product requirement.
• You validate and test new boards to ensure performance and compliance.
• You select and evaluate components with support from vendors and distributors.
• You create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• You work with mechanical engineers to integrate hardware into enclosures.
• You support supply teams (industrialization, production) with test strategies and troubleshooting.
• You maintain and update existing products and documentation (BOMs, parts lists, etc.).
• You collaborate with firmware teams during board bring-up and integration.
• You ensure designs meet regulatory and certification standards (e.g., CE, FCC, EMC).
• You coordinate with global teams for manufacturing transfer and support.

YOUR PROFILE

• You have a master’s degree in industrial or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• You have 3 – 5 years of experience in electronic hardware design and development.
• You have a good understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• You have experience with PCB design tools (preferably using Altium Designer).
• You are familiar with EMC principles and basic product certification workflow (CE, FCC, UL, etc.).
• You are comfortable using measurement tools and prototyping equipment.
• You have basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate or test hardware setups.
• You have full professional proficiency in French and English (written and spoken) .

But also:

• You are pragmatic and solution-focused, with the ability to collaborate in an international and multicultural environment.
• You can organize and prioritize tasks to support project momentum and meet key deliverables.
• You have strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and proactive attitude.
• You are passionate about electronics, curious, and eager to continuously grow and improve.
• You are comfortable working in agile development environments; exposure to project management tools and methods is a plus. 
  
• You have potential to take broader ownership over time, including cross-functional coordination or product-facing responsibilities.

YOUR ASSETS

• Exposure to RF concepts or radioamateur projects.
• Interest in mechanical integration and product enclosures.
• Familiarity with agile workflows and tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).

WHAT WE OFFER WHO ARE WE?

The HMS Networks Group, which employs more than 1200 people in 20 countries, is an internationally leading provider in the field of Industrial Information & Communication Technology (Industrial ICT). 

 

You will be joining HMS Networks’ Industrial Data Solutions division (IDS), which brings together connected solutions from leading brands such as Ewon®, Red Lion® and N-Tron®.

 

Driven by a strong customer-centric approach and dynamic growth, HMS has unparalleled expertise in Industrial Data and IIoT—from secure remote connectivity to real-time data visualization and advanced diagnostics.

 

With a comprehensive industrial vision, HMS delivers solutions that connect machines and devices to the cloud, enable local operational control, and provide clear, actionable data insights. Security and reliability are at the core of every offering, with robust technologies built to meet the demands of harsh industrial environments.

 

HMS is also a driver of innovation and expansion, following the recent integration of Red Lion® and PEAK-System®, and the launch of Ewon Cloud and Ewon Edge in early 2025.

 

We also like to say that we put Heart, Mind and Soul into our work. That's how we create our shared culture and it's a pretty good acronym for that too.

 

At HMS, we believe that equal treatment and equal opportunity shall apply to everyone, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or other belief, political opinion, social origin, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable laws.

We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together in a respectful, balanced environment.

Our culture is built on trust, empathy, and collaboration, where everyone feels safe to grow, share ideas and find meaning in their work.
Whether you're seeking innovation, development, or a healthy work-life balance, you’ll find a place where you can truly thrive.

We value listening, mentoring, and supportive leadership, and our working conditions are designed to reflect the realities of life, because success looks different for everyone.

This commitment applies throughout the employee journey, across all HMS locations.

Welcome to HMS!