Hardware Tech Lead

April 25, 2025

Are you ready to shape the future of IoT hardware?


At Onics (formerly Develco Products), we're seeking a forward-thinking Hardware Tech Lead with sharp technical acumen and a passion for pushing boundaries. You'll play a key role in guiding our talented hardware team, driving innovation at the heart of our solutions.

Be part of a company where your work truly matters—developing high-impact IoT technology that transforms care, insurtech, energy management, and security.

If you're eager to lead, innovate, and make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Who are we?

Onics is a B2B innovator, deliveringhigh-volume, white-label IoT solutions tailored for leaders in care, energy management, security, and insurtech. We design, manufacture, and bring tomarket customizable, ready-to-integrate products that power the next generation of smart solutions.

Our versatile portfolio spans sensors, meter interfaces, smart plugs, and intelligent gateways to cloud andmobile apps—all built to help our partners accelerate innovation and stay ahead in a connected world.

We are recognized as wireless communication experts committed to enabling our customers to build innovative applications while we manage the complexity of hardware and connectivity.

 

What’s in it for you?

As the Hardware Tech Lead, you will guide and mentor the hardware team, providing strong technical leadership and setting the technical direction. You’ll occasionally take responsibility for driving concept or innovation initiatives and act as a key technical anchor across multiple deliverables.

This role upholds best practices in design, testing, and documentation, while driving close collaboration with firmware and mechanical teams. You will also play an active role in agile development processes to support efficient and integrated project delivery.

You will operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple parallel projects and tight deadlines, where your ability to maintain an overview and technical focus is essential.

A part of your role will be to help mature our processes and practices within structured testing, quality, documentation, and hardware design, driving a culture of excellence through methodologies such as design practices. derating, DFMEA, and structured validation.

You’ll work closely with firmware and mechanical teams and contribute actively to improving our agile ways of working. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll lead by example and guide the team toward continuous improvement and technical excellence.


Key responsibilities

·      Design and develop advanced hardware systems including analog/digital circuits, RF, and power electronics.

·      Conduct schematic design, PCB layout, and design documentation.

·      Integrate high-speed microcontrollers, battery management systems, and sensors.

·      Execute DFMEA, component lifetime analysis, and ensure quality assurance.

·      Drive hardware validation, including prototype, environmental, and compliance testing.

·      Actively contributes to sprint planning, reviews, and agile workflows.

·      Promote continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices, tools, and automation.

We welcome you to our passionate engineering team

As our Hardware Tech Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge products and robust solutions having a strong focus on power efficiency, RF performance, manufacturability, and product quality.

You will lead by example, taking ownership of complex designs while supporting the team’s technical growth.

You will report to the Engineering Manager, Hardware, and contribute to the cross-functional development projects as a part of the hardware team, working in an agile setup.


Competencies on our radar

We imagine that you have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. You are technically strong, structured, and passionate about hardware design. Furthermore, you bring the following to the table:

·      Broad expertise in hardwaredesign – analog/digital, RF, and power electronics.

·      Strong understanding of mechanical and firmware interfaces.

·      Experience with validation, DFMEA, EMC, and safety testing.

·      Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

·      Solid communication and collaboration skills.

·      A mindset for continuous learning and improvement.

It will be a plus if you have experience from a company with high-volume production.


Why choose us

Step into a vibrant, innovation-driven R&D environment where you’ll work alongside passionate and highly skilled colleagues.

Enjoy a wide variety of exciting technical challenges in a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that values agility and creativity.

We offer flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance, so you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Our modern facilities include a gourmet canteen, and our collaborative culture is brought to life through regular social events and team activities.

You'll also benefit from an attractive pension and comprehensive healthcare scheme—because we care about your future as much as your present.

Application

Feeling intrigued? If you can see yourself in this position, please do not hesitate to apply. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Please send your application and CV to Susanne Plukker, Senior recruiter, at sup@mpeople.dk or Tore Munch, Head of Sales & Delivery at tkm@mpeopke.dk.

For further inquiries, contact Susanne at +45 21 89 19 04 or Tore at +45 53 37 93 02