Electronics Design Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000

Autonomy in design decisions

Collaborative fast-paced environment

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is actively recruiting an Electronic Design Engineer to join a small, agile hardware team in Newcastle. You will cover the entire hardware development lifecycle from concept through prototyping to production, influencing design decisions as the product range grows.

The role demands hands-on design experience, collaboration with firmware and mechanical engineers, and a proactive approach to bring products to life with a focus on manufacturability and

Qualifications

• A degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Solid experience of analogue and digital circuit design.
• Hands-on PCB design experience from schematic capture to production.
• Experience across the full development lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Flexible, hands-on approach that suits a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware for new automation products.
• Carry out schematic capture and PCB layout for mixed-signal, sensor and control designs.
• Build and test prototypes, then diagnose and fix any hardware issues.
• Work with firmware and mechanical engineers to deliver fully integrated products.
• Design for manufacture in preparation for scaling up production.
• Support EMC and safety compliance and certification as products move into production.

Skills

Analog/digital design

PCB design

Full lifecycle

Hardware integration

Education

Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Embedded C

Job description

Electronic Design Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Up to £50,000

The role

This is a broad, hands on role covering the whole hardware development lifecycle. You'll start with concept and circuit design, then move through prototyping and testing, and on to supporting production

You'll be part of a small, agile team and work closely with firmware and mechanical engineers to deliver fully integrated devices. You'll have real influence over design decisions as the product range grows. The role suits someone who enjoys variety, is happy to take on different kinds of work, and wants the autonomy of working in a small team.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware for new automation products
• Carry out schematic capture and PCB layout for mixed-signal, sensor and control designs
• Build and test prototypes, then diagnose and fix any hardware issues
• Work with firmware and mechanical engineers to deliver fully integrated products
• Design for manufacture in preparation for scaling up production
• Support EMC and safety compliance and certification as products move into productionEssential experience

Essential experience

• A degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, or a related subject
• Solid experience of analogue and digital circuit design
• Hands-on PCB design experience, from schematic capture to production outputs
• Experience across the full development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to production
• A flexible, hands-on approach that suits a fast-moving environmentDesirable experience

Desirable experience

• CAD tools such as Altium Designer
• Sensor interfacing, motor control or actuator drive circuits
• Industrial communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, EtherCAT or Profibus
• An understanding of EMC and functional safety requirements
• Some experience of embedded C or firmwareKO2's client is a growing business developing next-generation electronic devices. They design smart, connected hardware from scratch and are now taking a new range of products from concept to production.

What's on offer

• A salary of up to £50,000
• The chance to join an ambitious business at an exciting stage of growth
• Ownership of and real influence over product design
• A collaborative, fast-paced working environment