Hardware Engineer

At DAB we are a global community of 1700 people. Our mission is to provide technological and sustainable solutions to handle water, which make us part of a needed change for our future. Our people culture is shaped by distributed leadership, embracing dynamic principles that promote an open and collaborative workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their best selves.

Are you ready to grow with us?

We are looking for a curious, hands‑on and technically driven person, proactive and result‑oriented, to join our R&D team as Hardware Engineer.

• Design embedded electronic architectures for the control of electric pumps, including fixed‑speed (ON/OFF via Triac relay or contactor) and variable‑speed solutions using Field Oriented Control (FOC) for asynchronous and synchronous brushless motors.
• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and manage their peripherals.
• Design power electronics circuits with supply voltages up to 600 Vac and implement power switching and modulation systems.
• Integrate and manage a wide range of sensors (current, voltage, temperature, acceleration, pressure, flow, etc.).
• Develop HMI interfaces (keypads, displays) and implement wired and wireless communication protocols such as RS485, Ethernet, CAN bus, ModBus, BACnet, Wi‑Fi, ZigBee.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams to ensure proper electromechanical integration.
• Perform laboratory testing, measurements, and validation of prototypes.
• Support EMC compliance and certification activities according to IEC/EN standards.

• Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of general electronics and power circuit design.
• Understanding of power switching and modulation systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers and embedded peripherals; ability to design MCU‑based architectures.
• Proficiency with electronic CAD tools for schematic design and PCB layout (OrCAD preferred).
• Basic familiarity with 3D mechanical CAD (e.g., Creo) to support collaboration with mechanical teams.
• Knowledge of EMC principles and IEC/EN regulatory requirements; RF experience is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical/electronic measurements and laboratory instrumentation.
• Good programming skills in C; knowledge of C++ preferred.
• Previous experience in R&D electronic circuit design is appreciated.
• Ability to work towards objectives and finalize tasks independently.
• Strong teamwork skills and familiarity with structured New Product Development processes.
• Good command of English.
• Agile, curious mindset with problem‑solving attitude.

• Flexible working practices in a dynamic workplace.
• Distributed leadership encouraging a "can‑do" attitude.
• Global and multicultural environment.
• Continuous learning approach.
• International cross‑functional teams.

We promote and support an inclusive culture, encouraging workforce diversity. We value all qualified applicants without any form of discrimination, such as race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity. These aspects strengthen our competitive advantage by fueling innovation in a work environment where people can thrive and grow.

Total compensation package in the range between €41,000 and €50,000 gross per year.

DAB pay ranges for a job are based on the location specific market of similar jobs, according to third‑parties salary benchmark surveys. Individual salary within that range could vary for several reasons, including skills, capabilities, experience.