Inverness
£40,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Holidays + Flexi-time + Private Healthcare + Pension
Excellent opportunity for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company in the Scottish Highlands, developing advanced test solutions used by some of the world's leading technology brands.
This company is a leader in automated hardware test systems, supporting critical industries. With continued growth, they are now looking to expand their engineering team with an experienced and proactive Senior Hardware Engineer.
In this role, you'll be involved across the entire hardware development lifecycle - from design and prototyping to validation and production handover. You'll play a key role in driving innovation and quality, while also mentoring junior engineers and driving company growth.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware product development, with experience in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout principles. You'll be confident in debugging, fault finding, and supporting the transition from prototype to manufacture. Experience with mentoring others and a passion for innovation are essential. Skills in Python, FPGA, or compliance testing are a bonus.
The Role
Lead hardware design from concept through to production handover
Design and prototype electronic circuits for cutting-edge test equipment
Validate and debug complex hardware systems
Collaborate with production to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture
Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers
The Person
Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related field
Strong experience in hardware product development and schematic capture
Proven experience taking designs from prototype through to manufacture
Solid understanding of PCB layout principles, debugging, and fault finding
Proficient in PCB layout tools
Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers
Proactive and organised with a passion for innovation
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.