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Senior Electronical Engineer IoT (m/f/d)

Kaufering

Job reference: WD-0028162

In this position, you will lead the coordination of the development of complex electronics in the Internet of Things (IoT) area. Working with a multidisciplinary, multinational team, you will drive the decision on the architecture, design, and selection of components, including discussions on test concepts and requirements engineering. You will be part of a cross-divisional development team and will closely cooperate with independent test labs, development and manufacturing partners, and approval bodies to qualify or provide design requirements for our innovative IoT solutions.

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is the place where innovation is harnessed to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability in the global construction industry and beyond. It's where solutions are born based on strong customer relationships, making it possible to build a better future. It's where 33,000 people across 120 different locations worldwide take pride in being part of the team. It's where people have the opportunity to explore their possibilities, unleash their potential, take responsibility for their personal development, and build their careers for the long term.
In our IoT department we develop innovative Embedded Software Solutions, Mobile Apps and Measurement Technologies - through our technologies in application software we take our customers to the next level of the technological progress.

We value fresh ideas and thinking outside the box! Our employees are encouraged to shape processes and contribute their own experiences.


Join our dynamic, multi-divisional development environment, where your strong technical background will drive the development of cutting-edge electronics in collaboration with our external partners. You'll play a pivotal role in aligning and managing technical data, requirements, documentation, and approvals for our innovative IoT solutions.

In this exciting role, you'll drive with your hands-on mentality critical initial operations, integrating electronics hardware and embedded software to ensure seamless functionality. Your expertise will be vital during the early product development phases, where you'll generate test plans for prototypes, leveraging your deep understanding of the product's functionality.

You'll also be responsible for proposing production test concepts for the electronics, working closely with the Software team and the Technical Project Manager. Your insights into product performance and design will significantly influence the development process.

Your passion for ensuring seamless project flow will be evident as you meticulously document all development steps across various platforms, including SAP ECTR, Jira, Confluence, and IBM Jazz. You'll thrive on flexibility, turning unexpected challenges into innovative solutions.

Together with the team, you'll keep a close eye on project targets, maintaining a keen focus on timeline, budget, scope, and quality. If you're ready to make a significant impact and be at the forefront of IoT innovation, we want to hear from you!


You want to strengthen our Edge Computing and Connectivity team workcing in multi-divisional development projects. With your knowledge, passion and creativity for user-oriented electronic designs you push innovations.

What you need is:

  • Bachelor or Master in Electrical- and Electronics Engineering or similar fields
  • 6-10 years experience in electronics development and design for serial production in the area of IoT
  • 3+ years of professional experience in project coordination in research and development projects is a plus
  • Distinct knowledge in selection of electronic components together with our supply team
  • Distinct knowledge in power efficient embedded electronics design
  • Knowledge about mobile network technologies, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and similar technologies
  • Experience in planning and implementation of product qualification methods
  • Good knowledge of English language and willingness to travel internationally, german is a plus


We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we´ll support you in shaping your individual career path.
In addition, we offer you innovative and personalized Benefits, such as

Flat hierarchies
Fitness and health benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Subsidised monthly and annual public transport subscriptions
Free charging pole for electric cars
Free company parking spaces
Two impact days to make a difference in the environment and society

Further benefits:

Support in relocating and finding a flat
Tax advice

The mission of the Hilti Group is "Making Construction Better," based on a passionate and inclusive team, as well as an employee and performance-oriented corporate culture. Integrity, courage, teamwork, and commitment are essential for Hilti - both today and tomorrow. We are proud to say that we not only talk about our values but also live them every day.

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