Pendix GmbH, headquartered in Zwickau, Germany and part of the Johnson Electric Group, is an innovation leader in the e-bike industry. We design, manufacture, and market cutting-edge e-bike drive systems and complete electric cargo bikes, combining engineering excellence with outstanding product reliability.
We’re now looking for a driven Lead Engineer for Hardware Development to join our team and help us build the future of e-mobility.
Your Responsibilities:
1. Development of analog and digital circuits for electrical components and systems for e-bike drives, from concept to series production
2. Design of PCB layouts with consideration of cost, space constraints, manufacturability, and EMC requirements
3. Preparation of manufacturing data for PCB production and support during the manufacturing process
4. Assembly, commissioning, and testing of prototypes
5. Low-level programming for the creation of test software
6. System design of e-bike drive systems (motor, BMS/battery, sensors)
7. Support and development of peripheral components (cable harness, HMI, remote control, and display)
8. Independent development and implementation of testing methods and plans within development projects, covering both hardware and embedded software, with the goal of product industrialization
9. Autonomous work within the project team, including analysis and planning of work packages in close coordination and collaboration with software and frontend developers
10. Potential interest in taking on a team leadership role
Your Profile:
11. Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, computer engineering, information technology, mechatronics, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
12. Experience in the development and testing of e-bike drive systems and power electronics, including relevant interfaces such as CAN 2.0
13. Expertise in developing electronic hardware and software for controlling and regulating drive technology in e-bike systems, in compliance with current standards (EMC, functional safety, DIN EN 15194)
14. Proficient in using EDA software such as Altium Designer, circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE); experience with SolidWorks is a plus
15. Excellent and practical knowledge in circuit design, electronics layout, drive technology, and power electronics
16. Committed, assertive, team-oriented, and confident in working within an intercultural corporate environment
17. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with PDM systems
18. Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written
What We Offer:
19. Competitive salary and monthly tax-free benefit
20. Opportunity to shape future mobility technologies in a dynamic, forward-thinking team passionate about innovation
21. Professional growth with potential for leadership roles
22. Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
Ready to ride with us? If you're passionate about hardware development and eager to shape the future of e-bike technology, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us drive innovation forward!