Hardware Engineer Softstarter

WeQuelStockholm, VästeråsJob.bopublished 09/14/2026

Location: Västerås, Sweden Are you an experienced Hardware Engineer with a strong background in electronics development and embedded systems? We at WeQuel are currently looking for a Hardware Engineer Softstarter for a consulting assignment with one of our clients. In this role, you will work with the development of next-generation softstarter products, taking electronics hardware from concept and circuit design through verification, prototype testing and implementation in serial production. You will be part of a cross-functional R&D environment, collaborating closely with software, system architecture, product management and production engineering. About the Role: You will be responsible for electronics hardware development throughout the product development lifecycle. The role combines hands-on circuit design and laboratory verification with technical coordination, documentation and collaboration across different engineering disciplines. Your main responsibilities will include: Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits from concept to serial production

Create schematics and define requirements and constraints for PCB layout

Define verification specifications and perform simulation, prototype testing and hardware verification

Document developed solutions and support implementation within production engineering

Translate market and system requirements into hardware requirements together with product owners, system architects and software developers

Take responsibility for hardware development activities, including risk identification, technical targets and coordination with suppliers and other functions

Monitor new technologies and identify opportunities for future product development

Contribute to technical innovation and intellectual property development

We Are Looking For Must Have B.Sc or M.Sc Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related engineering discipline.

At least 5 years of experience in electronics development within embedded systems in an industrial environment

Strong experience in hardware design , electronic circuits and circuit diagrams

Experience with simulation tools

Hands-on experience with prototype testing and validation in a laboratory environment

Ability to independently drive hardware development activities

Fluent English, both written and spoken

Meritorious Experience working with voltage levels up to approximately 1 kV

Knowledge of EMC-compatible hardware design

Experience developing electronics for industrial products

Swedish language skills