Hardware Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronics design offers a long-term contract role in Bristol focused on analogue circuit design for bespoke power supplies. Candidates will engage in hands-on responsibilities including PCB assembly and testing, while also having the flexibility to collaborate remotely with a skilled team. Applicants should have at least 5 years of industry experience and relevant qualifications, along with the ability to meet security requirements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Remote collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the electronics industry.
• Preference for candidates with a degree or equivalent.
• Must have UK citizenship and pass security checks.

Responsibilities

• Designing basic analogue circuits.
• Assembling and testing PCBs (both SMD and through-hole).
• Recording manufacturing and testing histories for new designs.

Skills

Analogue circuit design

PCB assembly and testing

Testing HV power supplies

Circuit drawing interpretation

Supplier procurement

Education

Degree in Electronics or relevant field

Job description

OUTSIDE IR35 Electronics Design Engineering Opportunity offering a skilled electronics professional to take on a long-term contract role involving supporting the development of custom bespoke power supplies via designing analogue circuits. The company is based in West Birmingham and is a hands-on opportunity with a specialised market-leading company, offering flexible working arrangements and the chance to collaborate remotely with experienced design engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Designing basic analogue circuits
2. Assembling and testing PCBs (SMD and through-hole components)
3. Testing the design of HV power supplies
4. Interpreting circuit drawings and overseeing the full build process
5. Recording manufacturing and testing histories for new designs
6. Procuring suppliers and parts as needed for development work
7. Transformer winding (support provided where needed)

We’re ideally looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in the electronics industry, preferably with a degree or equivalent in a relevant field. UK citizenship and the ability to pass basic security checks (such as a DBS) are required.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, I’d love to discuss the role in more detail and hear more about your availability. The client are reviewing CVs from tomorrow for an ASP start.