Electronics Engineer

Description

Summary: Bloq.it is seeking an Electronics Engineer to lead root cause analysis, drive hardware improvements, and ensure reliability of their smart locker solutions. Highlights: 1. Play a crucial role in improving hardware platform reliability 2. Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations on hardware failures 3. Join a dynamic team redefining the smart locker industry At Bloq.it, we’ve created the world’s leading smart locker solution. Solving online deliveries by enabling everyone to participate easily, reducing delivery costs and making them more sustainable. We’re quickly expanding, and after growing at 1000% for three years in a row, we’re now the fastest\-growing Smart Locker company in the world and one of the fastest growing scale\-ups in Europe. We are in search of an **Electronics Engineer** to join our innovative team as our new \#bloqstar. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in owning the feedback loop between our deployed fleet and our engineering teams, ensuring that field and production failures drive real, systemic improvements in our hardware platform. **What you’ll be doing:** * Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations on hardware failures identified in the deployed fleet, defining and executing structured fault isolation methodologies for electronics and embedded failures * Document findings and drive corrective actions across R\&D, Electronics, and Embedded teams * Develop tools, jig tests and set ups for components test/validation and debugging * Repair critical components * Track and report reliability KPIs for the deployed equipment fleet, identifying trends and systemic issues before they reach the field * Provide structured design\-for\-repairability (DFR) and design\-for\-testability (DFT) feedback to R\&D based on field data * Contribute to FMEA reviews and reliability risk assessments for new product versions * Support DVT/EVT/PVT build phases with test coverage analysis and failure mode documentation * Collaborate with Industrialization and Production teams to close quality loops between field findings and manufacturing processes **What you’ll bring to the table:** * Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field * 3\+ years of hands\-on experience in electronics hardware, including PCB/PCBA design, bring\-up, or validation * Solid understanding of electronics fault isolation and root cause analysis methodologies * Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts: FMEA, failure mode analysis, KPI reporting * Strong documentation discipline — you close the loop and leave a traceable record * Ability to work cross\-functionally and communicate technical findings clearly to engineering and operations stakeholders **It would be great if you would also have:** * Experience with embedded systems — firmware bring\-up, microcontroller debugging, or low\-level protocols (UART, SPI, I2C), ideally on IoT hardware platforms or connected product ecosystems * Experience in NPI processes (EVT/DVT/PVT build phases) and working with EMS or ODM manufacturing partners * Knowledge of HALT/HASS testing methodologies **Why join us?** * The opportunity to join our Hardware team and play a pivotal role in delivering reliable, high\-quality smart locker solutions and contributing to innovative solutions that redefine Bloq.it's revolution in the smart locker industry * A dynamic and fast\-paced work environment with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning ; * Competitive salary and flexible benefits package, tailored to your experience and skills ; * Eligibility for performance\-based bonus, tied to your results and designed to reward your impact ; * Portuguese Health Insurance including mental health ; * Flexible Sports and Wellness membership covering multiple gyms and studios * Unlimited days off (subject to manager approval). We value diversity and solidarity within Bloq.it, this position is open to all candidates. If you require any special arrangements during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can accommodate you in the best possible way. Ready to join the revolution?