Embedded Applications Engineer

eRecruitSmart; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Wokingham is seeking an Embedded Applications Engineer to support sales with technical expertise and high-quality design services. Candidates should have a strong background in embedded systems and exceptional problem-solving skills. This role offers a salary of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, a car allowance, and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Group Income Protection

Pension

Life Insurance

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PCI, cPCI, COMe hardware, and embedded software.
• Familiarity with legacy technologies such as VME, PC/104.
• Previous hands-on experience in building and repairing PCs.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Engineers with technical knowledge.
• Prepare design and build documentation.
• Provide product training to team members.

Skills

Embedded computing knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Exceptional customer service

Communication skills

Education

Appropriate qualification in engineering

Tools

Real-time operating systems

Windows

Ubuntu

Linux

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a technology Company based in Wokingham, and they are seeking an Embedded Applications Engineer to join their talented team. This role includes visiting customer sites to support Sales Engineers with demonstrations and technical knowledge.

About the company

Our client is a custom technology solutions company that strive and deliver to meet their customer's specific requirements. Their diverse and professional team are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. As a member of their welcoming and collaborative team, you will be inspired by your leaders and peers, and your success will be measured on your accomplishments. Innovation, nurturing, and integrity are among their core values that guide everything they do as a Company.

About the role

As an Embedded Applications Engineer you will join their Embedded team and reporting to the Technical Manager, you will provide a high quality, timely design, support and integration service to customers and you’ll work as part of a highly technical design team of support engineers.

• This role will provide a high quality, timely design, support, and integration service to customers
• The purpose of the Embedded Applications Engineers’ role is to contribute to the revenue and profit targets by providing solutions to our customers through design-in of franchised products
• The role will also be responsible for the preparation of design and build documentation, prototype manufacturing and to provide additional procedures to eliminate post sales quality issues

About the responsibilities

In the role of Embedded Applications Engineer, your main duties and accountabilities will be :

• Advising and supporting the Sales team with technical sales queries
• Assisting and advising customers on solutions to help them achieve their goals
• Creation and maintenance of build and test documentation
• Hands on build and repair
• Provide guidance to internal and external customers including upselling to maximise opportunities
• Provide product training to other team members such as Engineers, Customer Service and Technology Centre
• First line fault-find and work with customer for No Fault Found
• Work with suppliers to identify and repair faulty product
• Test product after return from repair
• Work with product manufacturer to fix design issues and procure advanced replacement stock
• Provide detailed technical reports to customers and suppliers to assist with issues that are difficult to pinpoint and resolve
• Provide procedures to customers to resolve product integration issues, e.g. how to correctly instal com-express onto customers carrier
• Provide custom BIOS updates to customer to meet with updated requirements

About you

To be successful for the role of Embedded Applications Engineer you will have the followig skills and attributes :

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Embedded computing knowledge – PC H / W, PCI, cPCI, COMe, S / W, BIOS, EFI, drivers, disk drives, USB, etc
• Some knowledge of legacy technologies (VME, PC / 104, as well as RTOS, Linux and Windows O / S) would be an advantage
• An appropriate qualification in engineering would also be desirable. Strong trouble shooting skills. Familiar with both hardware and software

Skills & Experience

• Previous hands-on experience in building and repairing PCs
• Adept with real time operating systems, software such as Windows, Ubuntu, and Linux, driver support and writing basic drivers
• Re-flashing BIOS / EFI, working with customer and supplier to diagnose and propose solutions
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Personal Attributes

• A team player who can influence others to achieve the best possible outcome
• Innovative and solutions driven and able to think logically to deliver non-standard solutions
• Can work as part of a team and independently

About the hours & rewards

On offer is a competitive basic salary, on-site parking, bonus, and very attractive benefits. In the role of Embedded Applications Engineer you will work 37.5 hours per week and you’ll receive :

• A salary of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus