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WHO WE ARE
SHM Next is a TNO spin-off based at YES!Delft, developing advanced wireless sensor systems for structural health monitoring and predictive maintenance. Our UniQ© platform enables continuous, non-intrusive integrity monitoring of pressure equipment, detecting defects such as cracks, pitting, and corrosion from the earliest stages, without requiring shutdowns or disrupting normal operations.
We serve industries including petrochemicals, offshore, and civil infrastructure, with a growing portfolio of deployments across Europe. Our technology helps operators move from reactive to proactive maintenance, improving both safety and efficiency at some of the most demanding industrial sites in the world.
At SHM Next, you will be part of a driven and multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists who are passionate about turning cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions matter, where you will learn fast, and where there is plenty of room to grow, whether you are just getting started or looking to deepen your technical expertise.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a motivated Work Student Electronics and Hardware Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the hardware design of our next-generation IoT sensor node, a battery-powered wireless device that enables continuous monitoring of industrial pressure equipment. Experience with PCB design and embedded electronics is highly desirable.
You will work on innovative projects that directly support predictive and preventive maintenance, enabling real-time monitoring, early fault detection, and data-driven maintenance planning. Working closely with our firmware and software teams, you will contribute to the full hardware development cycle, from schematic capture and PCB layout through to component selection, bring-up, and validation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and develop electronics for an IoT sensor node, including battery charger circuit, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module, microcontroller, ADC circuit, and digital sensor interfaces (I2C, SPI)
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using KiCad or similar EDA tools
• Select components considering power consumption, form factor, and cost
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers on hardware and software integration
• Document hardware designs, bill of materials, and test results clearly
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Student currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Some hands-on experience with hardware or electronics design, from coursework, personal projects, or a previous work placement
• Experience with or interest in IoT products or embedded systems is a plus
REQUIREMENTS
• Experience with PCB design using KiCad or a comparable EDA tool
• Understanding of basic electronics and circuit design principles
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• Good command of English (Dutch is a plus but not necessary)
• Currently based in the Netherlands and able to work on-site at our Delft office
Nice to have
• Knowledge of IoT hardware architectures and wireless communication (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
• Familiarity with digital sensor interfaces such as I2C or SPI
• Experience with low-power or battery-powered electronics
• Interest in structural health monitoring, NDT, or industrial sensing
WHAT WE OFFER
• Real project ownership in a growing deep-tech company
• The opportunity to work on real industrial deployments and see your work applied in the field
• A collaborative and technically ambitious team environment
• Flexible working hours, with a minimum availability of 16 hours per week
• Competitive student compensation
• Duration: 6 to 9 months with the possibility of extension
INTERESTED?
Does this sound like you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box, motivation and curiosity matter as much as specific experience.
Send a short motivation and your CV to:
m.adams@shmnext.com
Questions? Reach out via email, we are happy to chat!
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