Electronics Engineer (FPGA)

Quest Global; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an electronic and firmware engineer for a locomotive re-power project. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and over 5 years of experience in developing electronic control equipment for the railway industry. Responsibilities include FPGA firmware development and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This position may require work at various locations, including abroad.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in design, development, and testing of electronic control equipment in the railway industry.
• Proficiency in programming in VHDL and developing FPGA based systems.
• Experience and knowledge in design for electromagnetic compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in documenting technical specifications, design information, and test plans.
• Support investigations into failures of electronic systems.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental policies.

Skills

FPGA firmware development

Design for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

PCB design and troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in electronic engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Altium

Job description

Work Experience

Job Purpose

To provide electronic and firmware engineering expertise to engineering teams & project teams delivering a locomotive re-power project for Hong Kong.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in electronic engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in design, development and testing of electronic control equipment hardware in railway industry
• Experience in use of Electrical & Electronic CAD systems e.g. AutoCAD and Altium
• Proficiency in programming in VHDL and developing FPGA based systems
• Experience in digital and analogue electronics hardware design and PCB manufacture
• Experience and knowledge in the design for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Essential Attributes

• Positive attitude, self-motivated and understands own strengths
• Able to work with limited supervision, prioritise work and make effective decisions
• Good communication skills; must be able to communicate and present technical issues effectively and concisely
• Good ability and knowledge in using commonly used office applications and tools, including Microsoft Office
• Role may require working at different locations (potentially abroad) to support the delivery of projects and the performance and reliability of products

Principle Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Proficiency in FPGA firmware development in VHDL, including programming, debugging, and testing
• Capability to make amendments to FPGA software in response to design changes or issues
• Understanding of FPGA architecture and the ability to optimize software performance
• Experience in integrating FPGA software with other system components
• Expertise in PCB design and development for rail industry, including schematic capture, layout, and manufacturing
• Ability to implement changes to existing PCB designs and troubleshoot issues using Altium
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to electronics in Rail
• Produce & check technical documentation including specifications, electronic design information, test plans & specifications, technical reports
• Produce evidence to support conformance verification to standards, including BS EN50155.
• Provide risk evaluation, assessment and mitigation evidence for electronic system safety hazards
• Support investigations into failures of electronic systems & components, determine root cause and present findings
• Support control electronic equipment validation - type, routine and compliance testing, installation and commissioning first in class at customer site. Specify test equipment and specifications to undertake measurements or monitoring of electrical & electronic systems and equipment whilst in operatio.
• Perform any other duties within capabilities, training or experience

• Quality, Health & Safety

• Comply with company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and other policies and procedures
• Ensure all reports proactively participate in Health & Safety management processes
• Ensure that investigations and reports on failed / defective components are carried out in line with policies & procedures in a timely manner

• Customer

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with current customer in such a manner as to maintain the reputation of the company as a world class supplier of railway vehicle services

• Continuous improvement

• Identify methods of improvement within the area of responsibility