Hardware Engineer
Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB · Västerås · 12 månader – upp till 2 år · Deadline 2026-11-20
Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is hiring an intermediate-level **Electronic Component Engineer** (also titled Hardware Engineer) for a consulting assignment with an industrial technology client in Västerås. The position runs from 23 November 2026 to 30 November 2027 and is based **100% on-site**. Supporting the development and lifecycle management of embedded control and I/O systems, the role focuses on maintaining the approved electronic component database and libraries, assisting design teams with component selection, evaluation, and qualification, and leading second-source investigations. Additional duties include managing component obsolescence, availability, and Last Time Buy challenges, coordinating component verification, and collaborating closely with EMS partners as well as engineering teams in Sweden, Germany, and China. Applicants need a solid technical background in **electronics and electronic component engineering**, alongside strong knowledge of components used in embedded electronics systems. Essential qualifications include practical experience with component selection, qualification, and evaluation, as well as second-source investigations and supplier coordination. Candidates must also have working knowledge of component database management, PLM systems, or component libraries, combined with familiarity with component verification activities and lifecycle management processes.
🚀 We’re Hiring: Electronic Component Engineer – Embedded Electronics & Component Lifecycle Management
Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is looking for a skilled Electronic Component Engineer for a specialised consulting assignment with a leading client in the industrial technology sector in Sweden.
Do you have a strong understanding of electronic components and experience supporting embedded electronics development? This is an opportunity to contribute to the development and lifecycle management of embedded control and I/O systems, ensuring component quality, availability, and long-term product reliability.
🔧 About the Role
As an Electronic Component Engineer, you will be a key technical resource for component-related activities throughout the product lifecycle. You will support electronics designers with component selection, evaluation, qualification, and the introduction of new components while maintaining an accurate and reliable approved component database.
You will also coordinate second-source investigations, manage obsolescence-related challenges, and collaborate with suppliers, EMS partners, and international engineering teams to ensure robust and sustainable component solutions.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the approved electronic component database and associated component libraries.
- Support electronics designers with component selection, evaluation, and qualification.
- Lead second-source investigations and coordinate component verification activities.
- Address component lifecycle challenges, including Last Time Buy (LTB), obsolescence, availability, and sourcing.
- Plan, coordinate, and follow up on verification activities performed by electronics engineers.
- Collaborate closely with Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners on component-related matters.
- Ensure component information is accurate, complete, and up to date throughout the product lifecycle.
- Work with local engineering teams and international colleagues in Germany and China.
- Identify component risks and proactively recommend suitable alternatives and mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to continuous improvements in component management and engineering processes.
✅ Required Skills & Experience
- Solid technical background in electronics and electronic component engineering.
- Strong knowledge of electronic components and their applications in embedded electronics systems.
- Experience with component selection, evaluation, and qualification.
- Knowledge of electronic component database management, PLM systems, or component libraries.
- Experience with second-source investigations and supplier coordination.
- Understanding of component lifecycle management, including obsolescence and Last Time Buy processes.
- Familiarity with verification and validation activities for electronic components.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A proactive, constructive, and solution-oriented approach to technical challenges.
👤 The Ideal Candidate
You are a structured and technically minded electronics professional who combines sound engineering judgement with a proactive approach to component management. You enjoy helping design teams solve component-related challenges and can coordinate effectively with suppliers and international stakeholders to secure reliable, long-term solutions.
📍 Assignment Details
📌 Role: Electronic Component Engineer / Hardware Engineer
📍 Location: Västerås, Sweden
🏢 Work Model: On-site – 100%
📅 Assignment Period: 23 November 2026 – 30 November 2027
💼 Seniority: Intermediate
📄 Mandatory Application Requirements
To be considered for this assignment, your application must include:
- An updated CV highlighting relevant electronics and component engineering experience.
- The Required Template supplied with the assignment, completed in full.
- Your availability and earliest possible start date.
- Your requested hourly rate.
⚠️ Important: Completion of the required template is mandatory. Applications submitted without the completed template cannot be considered. Applications are reviewed continuously, and the assignment may be closed before the advertised deadline, so early applications are recommended.
📩 Interested in this opportunity?
Submit your application with the required documents and details.
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