Hardware Engineer

** Whilst we value interest from anywhere, the successful candidate will be living already in the Netherlands, within hybrid commuting distance of the office in de Lier. **

Your Future Ecosystem

Located between Rotterdam and The Hague, in the heart of the world’s leading greenhouse region, lies Westland, home to Priva’s modern campus in De Lier. This innovative region has been the foundation of our family-owned company since the 1950s.

What started as a hardware business has grown into a global leader in horticulture and building automation. Today, Priva develops advanced hardware, software, and digital services for climate control, energy efficiency, and water optimization. Our solutions support horticulture, indoor and city farming, as well as offices, hotels, hospitals, and retail environments worldwide.

Our next ambition? Becoming a leading digital service provider with “Climate as a Service” solutions that help customers operate more sustainably.

With over 600 colleagues, 16 international offices, and more than 400 installation partners, we deliver smart, sustainable solutions in over 100 countries.

How You Add Value

Are you passionate about hardware (electronics) quality, reliability, and innovation? As a Hardware Engineer, you play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest technical and quality standards.

You work closely with external design, development, manufacturing, and quality teams to validate new hardware and continuously improve our testing processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document comprehensive hardware validation and test plans
• Test and validate prototype circuit boards, components, and systems against specifications and standards
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance and manufacturability
• Apply the latest testing methodologies to enhance product quality
• Prepare detailed validation reports and maintain accurate documentation
• Support product introductions and sustaining engineering
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and compliance activities

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in electronics hardware validation, testing, or engineering
• Strong knowledge of electronic technologies and hardware solutions
• Experience with test automation and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, C/C++)
• Experience collaborating with external development partners, including defining hardware requirements and reviewing technical designs and deliverables
• A structured, analytical and quality-driven mindset with strong communication skills

What You Get

In Numbers

• Competitive salary and benefits package for senior engineers
• Flexible working hours and 30 vacation days, with the option to buy more
• 8% holiday allowance
• Travel allowance of €0.23/km (max. 150 km per day)

For Your Well-Being and Growth

• Solid pension plan and participation scheme
• Personal development budget and training opportunities
• Healthy cafeteria
• Free on-site gym with CrossFit, Pilates, Spinning, table tennis, and table football