Hardware Design Engineer

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000+ colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Hardware Design Engineer (m/f/d) – Rotational Rheometers
Site: Karlsruhe
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Hardware Design Engineer to join our development team for the next generation of high-precision rotational rheometers. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing electronic key components to enable ultra-low torque generation, high-resolution axial force measurement, and precise rotary encoder integration.

A particular focus lies in the circuit design for multiprocessor platforms based on ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and real-time processors from the TI C2000 series. Your contributions will be vital to the performance and long-term innovation of our systems—used in sophisticated industrial and scientific environments around the world.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design of analog, digital, and power electronic circuits for high-dynamic drive systems
• Design and optimization of EMC-compliant motor power stages for PMSM and asynchronous motors to achieve very low torques and deformations
• Development of signal conditioning and sensor electronics for high-resolution axial force measurement and optical encoder systems
• Hardware design for multiprocessor architectures with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and TI C2000 real-time controllers
• PCB layout and design using Altium Designer
• System integration, lab verification, commissioning, and user documentation
• Close collaboration with firmware, software, and mechanical engineering teams
• Technical coordination with external development partners and manufacturing service providers

Your Profile:

• Degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a comparable technical field
• Several years of experience in developing complex electronic systems for measurement, control, or drive technology
• Strong expertise in power electronics, precise analog and digital circuit design, and electric motor control (PMSM and asynchronous motors)
• Practical experience with sensor systems, signal processing, and multiprocessor hardware development
• Proficiency with EDA and simulation tools such as Altium Designer and LTspice
• Solid understanding of EMC-compliant design and industrial manufacturing requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English

Your Strengths:

• Structured and analytical approach with a passion for technical depth
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a strong sense of ownership
• Teammate with excellent interdisciplinary communication skills
• Passion for innovative solutions and emerging technologies

What we offer:

• Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organization
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits
• Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation

If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and give to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.

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