Electronics/Firmware Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Pension Contribution

Holiday

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an Electronics/Firmware Engineer to join our Leeds team for a full on-site role. You will cover the full product lifecycle from concept to support, with exposure to high-voltage applications and potential international travel.

You will design analogue and digital circuits, develop embedded firmware in C for microcontrollers, and create wiring diagrams and BoMs while using test equipment to fault-find and commission.

Qualifications

• Experience in analogue and digital circuit design.
• Embedded C programming for microcontrollers.
• Proficient with electronic test equipment.
• Degree in electronics or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Electronic hardware design including schematics and PCB layout.
• Embedded firmware development for microcontroller systems.
• Create wiring diagrams, BoMs and technical docs.
• Testing, fault-finding, repair and product support.
• Support onsite commissioning and customer installations.
• Travel to customer/company sites internationally.

Skills

Embedded C

Analogue & Digital Design

Electronics Prototyping

Test Equipment Proficiency

Education

Degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

PCB Layout Tools

Schematic Capture

BoMs & Documentation

Job description

Electronic/Firmware Engineer
Leeds - 5 days on-site
£40,000 - £50,000 + 10% Pension Contribution + Holiday
Are you an Electronics and Firmware Engineer looking for a varied role where you can work across the full product lifecycle, develop cutting-edge hardware and embedded systems, gain exposure to high-voltage applications, and have opportunities for international travel and specialist technical development?
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a background in electronics design and embedded firmware development to join a specialist engineering business working on bespoke technical solutions. The position offers a broad range of responsibilities, from concept and design through to testing, commissioning, and ongoing product support.
In this role, you will be involved in electrical and electronic design, including circuit design, component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout. You will also develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems and support assembly, testing, fault finding, and commissioning activities.
The ideal candidate will have experience in both analogue and digital electronics, embedded C programming, and the use of electronic test equipment. You will be a self-motivated individual who enjoys working independently while contributing effectively within a small engineering team.
In return, you will join a growing engineering environment where you can continue developing your technical expertise, gain experience in specialist high-voltage applications, and work on innovative engineering projects with customers worldwide.

The Role:

• Electronic hardware design including schematics, PCB layout, and component selection
• Embedded firmware development for microcontroller-based systems
• Creation of wiring diagrams, BoMs, and technical documentation
• Testing, fault finding, repair, and product support
• Support for onsite commissioning and customer installations
• International travel to customer and company sites with potential offshore work

The Person:

• Experience in analogue and digital circuit design
• Embedded C programming experience with low-level hardware knowledge
• Familiar with oscilloscopes, signal generators, loads, and other test equipment
• Hands-on prototyping skills including soldering and wiring
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Degree-qualified with industry experience, or significant equivalent practical experience

Reference Number: BBBH278751

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.