Job Description
Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer Location: Clacton-on-Sea Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working We're supporting a growing engineering business in Clacton-on-Sea that is looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to play a key role in new product development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on electronic design, problem‑solving, and contributing to the full lifecycle of high‑performance hardware products. What you'll be doing
* Designing and developing digital and analogue hardware for new and existing products
* Creating detailed schematics and PCB layouts using industry‑standard tools (Altium advantageous)
* Selecting components and performing analysis to ensure optimal performance and reliability
* Developing and executing test plans for prototypes and production units
* Debugging and validating hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers and other lab equipment
* Working closely with firmware, mechanical, test, NPI and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration
* Supporting products through the full lifecycle, from concept through to end‑of‑life
* Producing and maintaining technical documentation and participating in design reviews
* Providing support to production and, where required, assisting customers and sales teams
What you'll bring
* Strong background in hardware design for electronic products
* Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout
* Solid understanding of circuit design principles, including power supplies, signal integrity and noise mitigation
* Hands‑on experience with lab test equipment
* Experience working within multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
* RF design experience is beneficial but not essential
* A proactive, detail‑focused approach with good communication skills
Why join?
* High level of involvement across the full hardware development lifecycle
* Opportunity to influence product direction and engineering decisions
* Supportive, collaborative engineering culture
* Stable, growing business with long‑term opportunities
* On‑site role in Colchester within a close‑knit technical team
For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: 01582 350053 E:
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