Job Description
About the Role:
Insignis Talent are currently working with an innovative company who specialise in advanced capacitive touch technology, who are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Hardware/Firmware Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for cutting-edge touch, hover, force, and haptic silicon devices. If you thrive in a creative, resource-limited environment and are committed to high-quality solutions across multiple builds, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop new features tailored to market requirements on RISC-V-based platforms.
* Work closely with clients during integration and pre-sales phases to ensure top-quality outcomes for automotive and industrial applications.
* Split time between coding in C to build algorithms and developing test environments for efficient algorithm evaluation.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
* Degree in Electronics or Physics. Other technical fields may be considered with relevant experience.
* Hands-on experience in embedded C coding.
* Proficient in software unit testing.
* Strong numeracy skills and experience with ISO9000 frameworks and version control.
* Demonstrated record of successful project completions.
Desirable:
* Low-level USB firmware experience.
* Knowledge of image processing and signal encoding/decoding.
* Familiarity with small signal analog electronics and capacitive sensing methods.
* Experience with JIRA.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
* Ability to produce concise reports and presentations.
* Strong organizational skills, with a knack for prioritizing and managing multiple projects.
* Practical mindset with a “right-first-time” approach.
* High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
* Collaborative and comfortable working within a small, dynamic team.
* Customer-oriented with an expert-level professional demeanor.
* Continuous learning mindset to stay at the forefront of technical advancements.
* Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
* Technical hobbies (e.g., electronics, web design, automotive repair).
* Strong interest in electronic gadgets.
* Experience in Haptics
* Resourcefulness in building tools and equipment as needed.
If you are passionate about embedded technology, customer-focused solutions, and advancing your technical knowledge, we invite you to apply for this exciting role!