Lead Engineer Hardware Development - E-bike Products

Come Innovate Motion with Us

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:

Development of analog and digital circuits for electrical components and systems for e-bike drives, from concept to series production

Design of PCB layouts with consideration of cost, space constraints, manufacturability, and EMC requirements

Preparation of manufacturing data for PCB production and support during the manufacturing process

Assembly, commissioning, and testing of prototypes

Low-level programming for the creation of test software

System design of e-bike drive systems (motor, BMS/battery, sensors)

Support and development of peripheral components (cable harness, HMI, remote control, and display)

Independent development and implementation of testing methods and plans within development projects, covering both hardware and embedded software, with the goal of product industrialization

Autonomous work within the project team, including analysis and planning of work packages in close coordination and collaboration with software and frontend developers

Potential interest in taking on a team leadership role

Your Profile:

Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, computer engineering, information technology, mechatronics, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience

Experience in the development and testing of e-bike drive systems and power electronics, including relevant interfaces such as CAN 2.0

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)

Proficient in using EDA software such as Altium Designer, circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE); experience with SolidWorks is a plus

Excellent and practical knowledge in circuit design, electronics layout, drive technology, and power electronics

Committed, assertive, team-oriented, and confident in working within an intercultural corporate environment

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with PDM systems

Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and monthly tax-free benefit

Opportunity to shape future mobility technologies in a dynamic, forward-thinking team passionate about innovation

Professional growth with potential for leadership roles

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!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

R00028269