Embedded Hardware Engineer
Annual Salary: Competitive (Details upon experience)
Location: Lancaster, UK (Part remote working available)
Job Type: Full-timeWe are seeking an Embedded Hardware Engineer to design and develop innovative hardware systems. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in microcontroller and electronic circuit design.
Day-to-day of the role:
Hardware Design & Development:
Work with the product team to define design requirements.
Develop schematics and PCB layouts for embedded systems that meet set requirements.
Select appropriate components and ensure design compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with Software and R&D teams, potentially requiring flexible working hours due to international collaboration.
Prototyping & Testing:
Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts and requirements.
Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and validation of hardware performance.
Manage compliance testing with appropriate external resources.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Integrate design with other solutions and back-ends by working closely with hardware/firmware and software engineers.
Collaborate with manufacturing and quality assurance teams to ensure robust production designs.
Support the manufacturing process with test rigs and required test modes.
Documentation & Compliance:
Prepare detailed documentation including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports.
Ensure designs meet regulatory and safety standards (UKCA, CE, etc.).Required Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years' experience in hardware design projects, creating circuit applications, PCBs, and products.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field; relevant industry experience also considered.
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD).
Solid understanding of microcontrollers, digital/analog circuit design, and signal integrity.
Experience with simulation and testing tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail