Senior Design Engineer Electrical

As a (Senior) Design Engineer, you know what it feels like to work on technology where every micron matters. Are you looking for an environment where your experience in the high-tech and semiconductor industry can truly make an impact? Then we invite you to keep reading.

As a Senior Design Engineer at Benchmark, you will have the opportunity to further develop your expertise within the field of Electrical Engineering. You will be part of a multidisciplinary project team, working in an international environment on the development of complex products. Together with your colleagues, you will contribute to the architecture and design of complete systems and their underlying subsystems.

Within the team, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of complex digital electronics. You will play a key technical role within projects, ensuring the quality and performance of your designs while contributing your expertise to innovative solutions.

What will you do?

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designing, simulating, implementing, and verifying digital circuits in close collaboration with disciplines such as mechanical engineering and embedded software.

• Acting as the technical point of contact for customer engineering teams within your area of expertise.

• Developing designs that meet requirements regarding EMC, testability, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Specifying and documenting circuits and defining the required test strategies.

• Providing planning estimates and reporting technical progress to the Project Manager.

• Technically coaching and guiding one or more junior engineers on a daily basis.

You will play a pivotal role within project teams and remain hands-on throughout the detailed design, realization, and verification of one or more subsystems. As a specialist in digital electronics, you have a strong understanding of what is technically achievable with the latest technologies. You actively contribute to discussions on customer requirements and advise on technical possibilities and limitations.

Drawing on your expertise, you provide technical guidance and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

What do we offer?

At Benchmark, you work on products that truly matter. We are an organization where freedom, entrepreneurship, and initiative are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to bring your ideas to life in a dynamic environment that supports growth, development, and responsibility. While being part of a global company, we have maintained our down-to-earth and collaborative culture.

In addition, we offer:

• Competitive salary: starting from €4,800 gross per month, based on full-time employment and depending on your education and experience.

• Quarterly bonus: performance-based and up to 5% of your quarterly salary.

• Vacation: enjoy 40 days off per year (27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days).

• Personal development opportunities: through the Benchmark Academy, external training programs, and educational opportunities aligned with your ambitions.

• Flexible working hours: as long as objectives are met, you will have the flexibility to organize your workday in a way that suits you.

• Knowledge sharing and innovation: initiatives such as Lunch & Learn sessions and Pitch Discovery Sessions provide opportunities to learn from colleagues, explore new technologies, and work on your own ideas.

What are we looking for?

You have a professional and structured approach to your work. You are ambitious, enjoy technical challenges, think creatively about customer solutions, and take ownership of your planning and deliverables.

Additionally, we are looking for:

• A completed BSc or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience with CPLDs, FPGAs, processors, and controllers.

• Experience with communication interfaces such as RS485, I²C, SPI, USB, CAN, and Ethernet.

• Basic knowledge of software development and mechatronics.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, due to the international nature of our work environment.

About us

Benchmark Almelo is part of Benchmark Electronics Inc., a publicly listed company specializing in electronics manufacturing services and engineering solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

At Benchmark, you contribute to technologies that make a real difference. We develop products that improve safety, health, and quality of life. Our services span the entire product lifecycle, from product design and development to volume production and, in some cases, direct delivery to end users. This complete process is managed from our Almelo location.

Today, Benchmark Electronics operates 23 locations worldwide. At our Almelo site, approximately 650 colleagues work together to create innovative solutions for customers around the globe.

Interested?

We are looking for colleagues who want to help shape the future, inspire themselves and others through innovative technologies, embrace new challenges, and develop forward-thinking solutions.

Does this sound like you? We look forward to receiving your application.

For more information, please contact Nienke Bloemendaal via almelo.recruitment@bench.com.

Interested in joining a fast-growing, internationally operating high-tech organization? Apply now!

Please note that obtaining a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of the recruitment process at Benchmark.

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