Company: Technology Design Limited
Job Title: Firmware/Hardware Engineer
Reports to: Design & Development Manager
Position Summary
The Firmware/Hardware Engineer designs and develops analogue and digital circuits, programs FPGA functionality, produces all required production documentation and performs design verification and tests. The position is based out of our facility near Birchwood, Warrington, and reports to the Design & Development Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop both analogue and digital circuits including schematic capture and PCB layouts utilizing high speed/low noise design techniques.
* Design of FPGA functionality implemented in VHDL.
* Preparation of parts lists / build of materials, with consideration to ease of manufacture and cost efficiency.
* Verify designs using simulation and analytical tools.
* Carry out prototype testing and analysis.
* Develop production test specifications and procedures.
* Support production with problem solving.
Experience
* Good balance of theoretical and practical experience
* Proven FPGA/SoC design skills (Xilinx experience an advantage).
* Strong VHDL skills.
* Use of simulation and analytical tools to verify design solutions.
* Experience of prototype testing and analysis.
* Development of production test specifications and procedures.
* Experience with microcontrollers
* Familiarity with basic communications protocols and standards RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C, UART
* Confident use of laboratory equipment for debugging purposes
* Knowledge of common CE standards
* Programming in C/C++
* Experience with Microsoft Visio and Ki CAD
Education
* Degree level qualification or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, MSC preferred
Traits/Skills Required:
* Communication; communicates clearly, confidently and persuasively
* Results oriented; Exerts extraordinary effort over time to achieve a goal. Self-motivated and focused.
* Critical thinking; Good analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work in a logical, systematic manner
* Highly-Adaptable; Possesses an uncanny ability to quickly learn new skills and methodologies as required by the project/task at hand. Possesses an attention to detail and an ability to make decisions under pressure.
* Teamwork; Exhibits good interpersonal skills to get along with co-workers and customers
* Superb IT literacy and competency with Microsoft Office suite
Compensation
* Base annual salary: commensurate with experience
* 23 days of Holiday per annum, excluding the 8 statutory holidays;
* Company Pension Scheme
Company Background
Technology Design Ltd (https://www.technologydesign.com/) are specialists in design and manufacture of ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions serving a wide range of industry sectors including nuclear and power generation, offshore oil, gas and petrochemical, aerospace, composites and rail. We also combine Phased Array, ToFD and Pulse Echo into a convenient and powerful range of instruments. These are designed to suit the widest spread of applications and are supplied worldwide.