Electronic Engineer

Tyne and Wear Source: WhatJobs

£40,000–£50,000

Electronics Engineer - Embedded Hardware

Location: Newcastle
Salary: Up to 50,000

KO2's client is an established technology business that designs and manufactures market-leading electronics equipment. Their R&D team is growing, and they're looking for an Electronics Engineer to develop embedded electronic systems for new and existing products.

The role

This is a hardware-focused design role. You'll own your design workstream from product specification through to delivery. You'll work across the full product development lifecycle, designing new products and services and supporting current and legacy products.

The team uses an agile approach so it can adapt quickly to business priorities and changing market needs. Projects need to be delivered on time, on budget and to specification. You'll use test data and risk assessment to make clear, well-supported recommendations.

You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders. You'll also research new and emerging technologies and assess how they could be used in future products, so there's plenty of room to develop your skills as the business grows.

Key responsibilities

Design electronic systems and firmware that meet legislative and regulatory requirements
Own a design workstream in line with the product specification
Gather requirements from business stakeholders
Prepare project plans and detailed design drawings
Work with other engineering disciplines on product quality, including DFM, DFT and FMEA
Design for cost and efficiency
Lead product approvals, design validation and EMC compliance
Analyse test results, assess risk and make firm recommendations
Present technical findings to colleagues and stakeholders
Support current and legacy products
Research emerging technologies and assess their potential uses

Essential skills and experience

An honours degree in Electronic Engineering or a related subject
At least 3 years of proven experience in electronics or firmware development
Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, CAD tools and compilers
An understanding of EMC compliance, design validation and product approvals
Strong analytical skills, with the confidence to present findings and recommendations
Good communication skills and a collaborative approach