Position: Electronic Engineer
Location: Chesterfield
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronic Engineer to join an established and growing business based in Chesterfield. Our client designs, develops, and manufactures a range of electronic devices used across the UK and Europe.
This position is suited to an Electronic Engineer with a relevant degree qualification and demonstrable industry experience in a similar role. You will be involved in the full development of electronic products, working across electronics design including PCB design, mixed-signal circuits, embedded programming in C, and microcontroller-based systems.
You will work as part of a small, offering significant variety in your day-to-day responsibilities and the opportunity to work closely with a small design team. This role will suit someone with strong attention to detail who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, product development environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Relevant degree in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline
* Industry experience within an electronics design environment
* Strong understanding of communication protocols, including SPI, UART, and I²C
* Proficient in PCB layout and schematic design using Altium Designer
* Embedded C programming
* Hands-on hardware-level experience with STM32 and ESP32 microcontrollers
* Experience with circuit prototyping, testing, and debugging
* Skilled in the use of test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
* Familiarity with manufacturing techniques, design for manufacture (DFM), and EMC compliance requirements
Desirable Experience
* Mechanical design experience, ideally using SolidWorks
* Design experience for injection moulding / vacuum forming
* Experience working with Zigbee RF modules
* Writing applications for Raspberry Pi using Python
* Design experience with high-power LED devices and constant current circuits
Personal Attributes
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and issues
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
* Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated, and proactive
* Logical yet creative mindset with a desire to innovate, learn, and develop
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
If you are keen to build your career within a new product development-focused business that is a leader in its industry, please contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for further details.