Junior Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Posted Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Junior Hardware Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Hardware Engineer to join our growing Engineering team in Mogliano Veneto. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early‑career engineer to gain hands‑on experience contributing to the design and development of innovative medical devices that directly support patient care worldwide.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, international environment, supporting hardware architecture, design, testing, and integration activities across a broad range of products and accessories. You’ll be encouraged to learn, ask questions, and grow your technical skills while contributing to real-world engineering projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Junior Hardware Engineer, you will:

• Support the design and development of electronic hardware for medical devices and accessories
• Assist with schematic capture, component selection, and PCB layout using industry-standard ECAD tools (e.g. Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics)
• Participate in design reviews and learn best practices in hardware development, testing, and documentation
• Support subsystem verification through analysis, lab testing, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including mechanical design, systems engineering, test engineering, and manufacturing
• Assist with development and execution of test strategies, including Design for Test (DFT), ICT, and FCT concepts
• Contribute to firmware or test software development (e.g. C/C++, Python, or C#) under guidance from senior engineers
• Learn and follow Quality System procedures relevant to regulated medical device development
• Communicate progress, challenges, and results clearly to your team and manager

What We’re Looking For

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Recent graduate or early-career engineer (internships, thesis work, or academic projects are a strong advantage)

Technical Skills (Nice to Have)

• Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit design
• Exposure to PCB design and schematic capture tools
• Interest in embedded systems, microcontrollers, or ARM-based architectures
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or C# is a plus
• Awareness of medical device standards (e.g. IEC 60601) is beneficial but not required

Soft Skills

• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical expertise
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Proactive mindset with attention to detail

Language Requirements

• Italian proficiency is required for internal communication and collaboration
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation in English

Travel

• Up to 20% domestic and international travel , based on project needs

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a company driven by a Patient First culture, where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do. This role offers structured support, mentoring from experienced engineers, and a strong foundation for long‑term career growth in medical device engineering.

• A collaborative team that truly values your input
• A role where your ideas and initiative matter
• The chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact
• A culture built on respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement

If you’re passionate about electronics, excited to learn, and motivated to make a meaningful impact—we’d love to hear from you.

EEO Statement: Natus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.