Hardware Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Job description

Help develop the technology that could change how the world generates renewable energy. Our client is a fast growing GreenTech startup based in Mils, Austria, developing one of the world’s first scalable road power plants. By transforming existing road infrastructure into a new source of renewable energy , the team is creating a completely new way of generating clean electricity without additional land use. As an Electrical Engineer , you will help bring this breakthrough technology from prototype to international deployment. Working closely with mechanical, software, hydraulic and physics engineers , you will solve complex engineering challenges, build innovative hardware and help shape the future of clean energy infrastructure . If you enjoy taking ownership, moving fast and building products with real world impact, this is your opportunity to leave your mark. Your benefits Technology & Innovation: Develop the electrical hardware behind one of the world’s first Road Power Plants and contribute to a groundbreaking ClimateTech innovation with global potential. Ownership: Take responsibility for complete hardware development, from initial concepts and PCB design to testing, validation and production readiness. Career Growth: Grow together with a fast growing GreenTech startup and take on increasing technical responsibility as the company continues to scale. Engineering Environment: Work in a highly interdisciplinary team alongside electrical, mechanical, software, hydraulic engineers and physicists to solve complex real world challenges. Development: Benefit from structured onboarding, mentoring by experienced engineers and continuous learning opportunities. Performance & Participation: Performance based bonuses and the opportunity to earn company participation through exceptional contributions. Work Environment: Modern office, latest hardware, company parking, free drinks, snacks, kitchen and well equipped social areas. Mobility: Bike Leasing programme and organised carpool between Innsbruck and Mils. Compensation: Gross annual salary starting at €45.000 , with the willingness to offer a higher salary depending on experience and qualifications. Your responsibillities As an Electrical Engineer , you will develop the electrical systems behind an innovative ClimateTech product and help prepare it for international serial production. Hardware Development: Design and develop electrical hardware for the next generation of the Road Power Plant. Circuit Design: Create electrical schematics, select components and design high quality PCB layouts. Testing & Validation: Perform simulations, laboratory testing, debugging and system validation. Prototype Development: Develop prototypes and support the transition into serial production. System Integration: Integrate sensors, actuators and control units into the overall product architecture. Cross Functional Engineering: Collaborate closely with mechanical, hydraulic, software and physics teams to solve interdisciplinary engineering challenges. Field Testing: Support real world testing and continuously improve hardware performance under practical operating conditions. Continuous Improvement: Optimize existing electrical systems with a strong focus on reliability, manufacturability and scalability. Innovation: Contribute to future controller generations and electrical architectures for international deployment. Your profile as Electrical Engineer Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or a related field. Equivalent practical experience is also welcome. At least 2 years of hands on experience in electrical hardware development, electronic product development or comparable engineering roles. Experience developing electrical systems from concept through production readiness. Strong knowledge of PCB design, circuit development, component selection and system integration. Experience with testing, validation and debugging of electronic systems. Ability to work independently, take ownership and thrive in a fast paced startup environment. Excellent communication skills in English. German is considered an advantage. Ideally, you also bring experience with power electronics, embedded systems, renewable energy technologies or industrial product development. Ready to build hardware that helps redefine renewable energy? Send us your CV, and we will share more details about the company and the position in a short 10 minute introductory call. We’d love to show you how you can help bring one of the world’s first Road Power Plants from prototype to global deployment.