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Sperton Global AS • Sweden, Maine, United States
Role & seniority: Hardware Engineer (hands-on, mid-level to senior), ConX team, Gothenburg
Stack/tools: Hardware systems; HIL rigs; electrical systems, wiring, connectors, ECUs; test equipment; software/firmware updates and configurations; integration across hardware, software, and systems
Build, configure, commission and operate HIL test objects; ensure high availability and stable performance
Fault-trace, diagnose hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions
Maintain up-to-date software/firmware on HIL rigs, support deployments/rollbacks, and feed learnings back to design
Hands-on hardware experience (test, validation, or embedded environments)
Strong fault tracing, debugging, root-cause analysis
Experience with electrical systems, wiring, connectors, ECUs or test equipment
Independent ownership from build to operation; good cross-disciplinary communication
Fluent in spoken and written English
Experience with HIL or similar test setups
Understanding of embedded software/firmware updates and HW/SW integration
Automotive development or complex system testing experience
Swedish language proficiency (advantage)
Location & work type: Gothenburg, Sweden; on-site; Full-time (100%); Period: 9 Mar 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 (extension possible)
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (on-site)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 9 March 2026 – 31 December 2026 (Extension possible)
Language: English (fluent in speaking and writing – mandatory). Swedish is advantageous.
Apply Before: 4 March 2026 Role Overview For one of our clients in Gothenburg, we are looking for a Hardware Engineer to work hands-on with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test objects within the Connected Experience (ConX) team. In this role, you will build, configure, operate, maintain, and continuously improve HIL rigs used for large-scale verification of connected, infotainment, and software-defined vehicle technologies. You will be a key link between hardware, software, and system design, ensuring test objects are reliable, up-to-date, and representative of real vehicle behavior. This position requires strong hands-on hardware skills, fault-tracing expertise, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines in a fast-paced automotive development environment. What You’ll Do Build, configure, and commission HIL test objects according to electrical and system design Own day-to-day operation of HIL rigs, ensuring high availability and stable performance Perform hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting during ramp-up and changes Investigate and fault-trace hardware issues independently and with software/system engineers Analyze failures and fault slip-throughs to identify root causes Propose and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence Ensure HIL test objects run correct/up-to-date software, firmware, and configurations Support software deployment, updates, and rollback in HIL environments Contribute to design changes by feeding back learnings from HIL usage Improve robustness, serviceability, and scalability of HIL hardware setups Collaborate with system engineers, software developers, test engineers, and suppliers Who You Are Must-Have Requirements Experience working hands-on with hardware systems (preferably in test, validation, or embedded environments) Strong skills in fault tracing, debugging, and root-cause analysis of hardware issues Experience with electrical systems, wiring, connectors, ECUs, or test equipment Ability to work independently and take ownership of hardware from build to operation Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines Fluent in spoken and written English Nice to Have Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or similar test setups Understanding of embedded software, firmware updates, and HW/SW integration Experience from automotive development or complex system testing Fluency in Swedish is considered an advantage. About Sperton This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.