Hardware Design Engineer
About the job
- A university degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a similar relevant technical field.
- Solid and proven professional experience in electronic hardware development within the automotive industry, with a track record of leading complex designs or platforms.
- Deep understanding of analogue design principles and simulation tools.
- Strong knowledge of hardware validation, release processes, and automotive standards, including electromagnetic compatibility, thermal management, and functional safety.
- Proven ability to lead technical reviews, perform root-cause analysis, and make critical design decisions.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to manage complex projects, mitigate risks, and drive technical progress.
- Ability to influence without direct authority, build consensus, and interface effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.
- Execute complex electronic hardware development tasks, including schematics, simulations, and bill of materials creation.
- Define and justify electronic hardware architecture and key design decisions with system- and vehicle-level impact.
- Act as the technical authority for electronic hardware topics within the product line, guiding development from requirements through to release.
- Lead hardware design reviews, audits, and cross-functional technical discussions with international teams and customers.
- Represent hardware development in project milestones, technical reviews, and release decisions, clearly communicating risks and mitigation plans.
- Independently analyze and resolve complex hardware issues, including electromagnetic compatibility, thermal management, aging, and derating.
- Optimize designs for cost, robustness, safety, and manufacturability, ensuring readiness for industrialization and series production.
About the company
Bosch Home Comfort makes heating, cooling and hot-water equipment for homes, commercial buildings and industrial users. Its portfolio combines electric heat pumps with gas-fired boilers and hybrid systems, giving customers different ways to control building temperatures and supply hot water. The business sells equipment through its brands' sales networks, with products adapted to regional building needs and energy requirements. Its inverter-driven heat pumps adjust compressor output to match demand rather than running constantly at full power. The Bosch business unit was formed through the merger of Bosch and Buderus heating activities in 2004 and is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wetzlar, Germany
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Heat-pump researchers gain human-factors experience: Bosch's Wernau team tests how concealed fans change perceived noise.
- Retrofits expand the addressable market: Bosch's IDS Ultra fits most existing air-to-air systems.
- Investment funds technical work: February 2026 reporting puts Bosch Home Comfort's 2025 investment near €200 million.
What critics are saying
- Demand remains cyclical: Bosch's February 2026 report says Germany's heating market shrank 14% in 2025.
- Sales coordination stays fragmented: Bosch retains separate brand sales contacts and discount schemes.
- Facilities work extends beyond normal shifts: Bosch's advertised Facility Engineer role requires responding to off-shift emergencies.
What makes Bosch Home Comfort unique
- Regional identities stay distinct: Bosch retains Buderus and licenses the Hitachi and YORK names for its HVAC portfolio.
- Acoustics gets specialized testing: Bosch's Wernau heat-pump laboratory measures noise with 19 microphones.
- Cold-climate heating reaches below freezing: Bosch's IDS Ultra maintains full heating capacity at 5°F.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan