Key Skills

Job Description

Shape the digital systems behind tomorrow’s technology Are you passionate about FPGA development and digital design? Do you want to work on complex electronic systems used in semiconductor, medical, industrial and test & measurement applications? At Benchmark Almelo, you'll have the opportunity to design, develop and verify FPGA solutions that form the heart of innovative products. You will work in multidisciplinary project teams alongside Electrical, Software, Mechanical and Systems Engineers, contributing to projects from concept through production. Your role As an FPGA / VHDL Design Engineer, you play a key role in translating customer requirements into reliable and high-performance FPGA solutions. You contribute to architecture definition, technical decision-making, implementation and verification, while working closely with customers and internal stakeholders. You are involved throughout the complete product development lifecycle and have a direct impact on the success of innovative high-tech products. Your responsibilities Define FPGA architectures and technical solutions based on system requirements. Develop and implement FPGA designs using VHDL. Create and maintain testbenches and verification environments. Collaborate with Electrical, Software and Systems Engineers to realize optimal system solutions. Participate in technical discussions with customers and project stakeholders. Support integration, debugging and validation activities. Estimate development effort and identify technical risks together with project teams. Contribute to innovative concepts and continuous improvement initiatives. Communicate technical progress throughout the different project phases. Support bringing FPGA designs from simulation into real hardware applications. What you bring Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related technical field. Experience with VHDL development through work experience, internships or graduation projects. Knowledge of FPGA technologies and development tools such as Intel (Altera), AMD/Xilinx or Lattice. Understanding of digital electronics and FPGA verification methodologies. Experience using measurement and debug equipment such as logic analyzers is a plus. Knowledge of related engineering disciplines such as Software and Mechanical Engineering is an advantage. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. A proactive mindset, ownership and a willingness to continuously learn and develop yourself. What we offer At Benchmark, innovation starts with talented people. We offer an environment where you can challenge yourself, grow professionally and work on meaningful technology for leading customers worldwide. We offer: A gross monthly salary between €5,000 and €7,000, depending on your experience, knowledge and expertise. Challenging projects for leading international customers. A multidisciplinary high-tech engineering environment. Plenty of opportunities for personal and technical development. Flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance. 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days. A culture that values initiative, ownership and entrepreneurship. Access to training, education and career development opportunities. Working in independent teams with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy. Excellent employment conditions under the CAO Metalektro. About Benchmark Almelo Benchmark Almelo is part of Benchmark, a global technology company providing product design, engineering and manufacturing services to leading OEMs worldwide. What makes Almelo unique is that the complete product lifecycle is available under one roof. From concept development and engineering through qualification, manufacturing and delivery, our teams work together to bring innovative products to market. Our engineers contribute to technologies that improve safety, healthcare, sustainability and quality of life. This gives you the opportunity to see your designs become real products that make an impact in the world. Interested? Would you like to design advanced FPGA solutions and contribute to innovative products in a high-tech environment? Apply now and discover how you can make a difference at Benchmark Almelo. For more information, please contact Nathan Seedorf via [email protected]. Providing a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) is an integral part of the application procedure at Benchmark. Acquisition is not appreciated. No rights or obligations can be derived from the introduction of candidates without an assignment from HR.

Core Responsibilities

Define FPGA architectures and implement VHDL designs based on system and customer requirements, including testbenches and verification environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and customers throughout product development, supporting integration, debugging, validation, risk assessment, and the transition from simulation to hardware.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field is required, along with VHDL development experience gained through employment, internships, or academic projects. Candidates should understand FPGA technologies, digital electronics, and verification methods, and bring strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and ownership skills; experience with measurement equipment is a plus.

Benefits

• Gross Monthly Salary Of €5,000–€7,000
• Challenging Projects For International Customers
• Personal And Technical Development Opportunities
• Flexible Working Hours
• Work-Life Balance
• 27 Vacation Days
• 13 ADV Days
• Training And Education Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Autonomy And Responsibility
• Employment Conditions Under The Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement