Senior Hardware Engineer

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer in the Electronics Competence Center (ECC). The role requires senior candidates with automotive experience who can create and review advanced electronic designs, perform design analyses, and validate electronic circuits developed according to customer specifications and requirements.

The role is highly focused on cooperation and supporting other team members globally through design reviews and technical guidance. The role requires a candidate who will work on innovative design preparation and the introduction of new technologies to the market.

The role of Senior Hardware Engineer is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Nový Jičín, Czech Republic. 

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and proposes new circuit solutions for continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Designs standard electronic circuits and supports the creation of new guidelines.
• Supports HW design reviews in their field of expertise (HSIS, DFMEA, FUSA, and WCCA reviews).
• Creates robust designs to fulfill EMC requirements, performs EMC reviews of schematics and layouts, and supports EMC troubleshooting.
• Reviews layout constraints (e.g., current load, routing, ESD and EMC requirements, test points, component placement, and mechanical stress) and interfaces with the ECAD team.
• Participates in design seminars and supplier meetings to keep track of component portfolio updates and the latest directions in electronics design.
• Shares knowledge with team members and acts as a mentor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics.
• English language proficiency at Upper Intermediate level (B2) for working in a global team.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience in automotive electronics (automotive lighting preferred).
• Knowledge of HW circuit and LED technology design (analog and digital circuits, DC/DC and linear drivers, electronic components, thermal management, and PCB design).
• Background in EMC design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Functional Safety and Cybersecurity-related designs.
• Experience with schematic design tools (Altium, Mentor Graphics, OrCAD, or similar).
• Experience with simulation tools (LTspice, OrCAD, Multisim, etc.).
• Innovative thinking, decision-making ability, ability to teach and mentor others, and a team-player mindset.

We offer: 

• Annual performance bonus
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to grow within a global automotive leader
• Cafeteria benefit program
• Contribution to pension and life insurance
• Transport allowance
• Subsidized meals in the company canteen
• Company events and team activities

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.