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Hardware Design Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Par, Cornwall PL24, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience in PCB design and embedded firmware development.
  • The role involves designing hardware circuits, developing multi-layer PCBs, and writing firmware primarily in C/C++.
  • Candidates should have proficiency with DipTrace or similar EDA tools and experience in testing and validating control systems.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £35k to £45k, depending on experience, with a 5-hour work week and the option to work from home on Fridays.
  • Additional benefits include holiday, pension, and other perks to be discussed during the interview process.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Hardware Design Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience in PCB design, embedded firmware development, and control systems testing. You will play a key role in the design, development, and validation of our hardware systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products from concept to reality.

Hardware Design Engineer Job Overview
  • Design and develop hardware circuits and multi-layer PCBs using DipTrace or other major EDA tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle, KiCAD).
  • Write and maintain embedded firmware (primarily in C/C++) for hardware control and testing.
  • Develop, test, and validate control systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, and safety.
  • Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineers throughout the product development cycle.
  • Conduct hardware bring-up, debugging, and performance tuning using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab equipment.
  • Prepare technical documentation, schematics, and test plans to support product development and production.
Hardware Design Engineer Job Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience in hardware design and PCB layout.
  • Proficiency with DipTrace or other industry-standard schematic and PCB tools.
  • Strong experience in C++ and embedded firmware development.
  • Familiarity with testing and validating control systems.
  • Hands-on experience using lab test equipment for debugging and verification.
  • Solid understanding of electronic components, signal integrity, and circuit design best practices.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Hardware Design Engineer Salary & Benefits
  • Salary dependent on experience most likely £35k-£45k
  • 5-hour week
  • On site but can work from home Fridays
  • Holiday
  • Pension
  • Other benefits to be discussed

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.