Senior Hardware Engineer (PCBA Developer)

About FeelGroup

Located in the heart of Amsterdam’s vibrant business district, Zuidas, our office is a hub of creativity, innovation, and collaboration. We foster an open-minded culture where every voice is heard and authenticity is encouraged.

FeelGroup is a leading innovator in adult wellness technology, combining advanced hardware, software, and AI to create immersive and meaningful digital experiences. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely together to bring bold ideas to life, with a strong focus on quality, scalability, and user experience. We invest in our people through competitive compensation, solid benefits, and a culture built on trust, transparency, and growth — what we call Feel Culture.

Our Brands

FeelRobotics.com – Application and platform development for IoT devices

FeelHey.com – Where technology meets human touch

FeelMe.com – AI-driven video recognition SaaS solutions

Kiiroo.com – Pioneers in interactive IoT pleasure devices

Islive.com – A leader in the local live streaming industry

LuxusAmsterdam.com – Intimacy enhancing devices for couples

About the Role

As a Senior Hardware Engineer (PCBA Developer), you will take ownership of the design, development, and optimization of PCBAs across the FeelGroup product portfolio. You will lead complex hardware projects involving microcontrollers, wireless connectivity, and power-sensitive designs, working closely with firmware, industrial design, QA, and manufacturing partners.

This is a senior, hands-on role focused on delivering robust, production-ready hardware for high-volume manufacturing, while ensuring regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and long-term reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop complex PCB schematics and layouts with a strong focus on robustness, signal integrity, and manufacturability

Lead the integration of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions, collaborating closely with firmware engineers on interfaces and communication protocols

Drive advanced analog and digital circuit design, minimizing noise, interference, and power consumption

Optimize designs for mass production, including component selection, BOM management, and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers

Ensure compliance with international standards (FCC, CE, IC) and perform EMI/EMC pre-compliance testing

Design and implement efficient power management systems, including Li-ion/Li-Po batteries, charging circuits, and low-power architectures

Perform simulations, measurements, debugging, and validation to ensure performance, reliability, and safety

Create and maintain clear technical documentation for designs, testing procedures, and production handover

About You

You are a seasoned hardware engineer who enjoys taking ownership and turning complex requirements into reliable, manufacturable designs. You are comfortable working across disciplines, proactively solving problems, and mentoring others when needed. You combine strong technical depth with a pragmatic, production-oriented mindset.

Must-Haves

PCB Design Expertise: Extensive experience designing complex, multi-layer PCBAs using tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad

Analog & Digital Circuit Design: Strong background in mixed-signal design with a focus on stability, performance, and cost efficiency

Mass Production Experience: Proven experience bringing PCBAs from prototype to high-volume manufacturing

Component Selection & BOM Management: Ability to select cost-effective, reliable components and manage BOMs in cross-functional environments

EMC/EMI Expertise: Solid understanding of EMI/EMC principles, mitigation techniques, and compliance processes

Power Management: Strong knowledge of battery-powered systems, power regulation, charging circuits, and low-power design

Nice-to-Haves

RF & Antenna Design: Experience with antenna tuning, impedance matching, and RF optimization

Embedded Programming: Basic proficiency in embedded C/C++ to support hardware bring-up, testing, and debugging

Location Requirement

We prefer candidates who are currently based in the Netherlands and do not require visa sponsorship.

What We Offer

Make Your Mark: Real ownership and visible impact from day one

Flexible Work Environment: Approximately 80% office-based in Zuidas, with regular remote work and up to one month per year working from abroad

Office Perks: Free drinks, snacks, fresh fruit, personal training sessions, and gym membership contributions

Product Discounts: Exclusive access and discounts on our products

Build, Don’t Maintain: Work on new products and technologies that shape the future

Epic Events: Legendary summer and Christmas parties

Commuting Allowance: Monthly travel cost compensation

Sport Allowance: Support to stay active and energized

Apply for the Job

Ready to take ownership of cutting-edge hardware in a fast-moving, innovative environment?
Apply now and become part of FeelGroup.