Hardware Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Senior Hardware Design Engineer to contribute to innovative projects in the medical and commercial sectors. This role involves designing and developing cutting-edge electronic hardware solutions, leading the hardware development process, and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will play a pivotal role in integrating hardware with software and mechanical systems. Join a dynamic environment that values quality, safety, and innovation, while enjoying a flexible working schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company Pension Contribution

Flexible Working 4-Day Week

25 Days Holidays Plus Bank Holidays

Additional Holiday for Long Service

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Profit Share

Free Parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in electronic hardware design and development.
• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware solutions meeting project specifications.
• Lead hardware development including schematic capture and PCB layout.

Skills

Analogue Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

Microcontroller-based Products

Wireless Communication Protocols

IoT Technologies

Quality Assurance

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

CADStar

Job description

Bennett and Game are currently looking for a proven Senior Hardware Design Engineer to join one of our longstanding clients who are a multi-award-winning manufacturing company that develops and manufactures products for the medical and commercial industries based in Petersfield.

Senior Hardware Design Engineer Position Overview

1. Design and development of electronic hardware solutions that meet project specifications and adhere to all relevant regulatory standards.
2. Lead the hardware development process including schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and prototyping.
3. Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and production engineers to ensure optimal integration of hardware with other system components.
4. Test theoretical designs, prototypes and analyze data.
5. Manage product verification and validation including creating and implementing test plans.
6. Maintain an appropriate working knowledge of medical standards including but not limited to IEC 60601-1 Ed 3; ISO 14971; IEC 62366; ISO 62304; ISO 13485 & FDA guidelines CFR 21.

Senior Hardware Design Engineer Position Requirements

1. Minimum of 2:2 Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field.
2. Proven experience (3+ years) in electronic hardware design and development, experience in a senior role an advantage.
3. Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design, and experience with microcontroller-based products.
4. Proficient in design tools such as CADStar or equivalent for PCB design and schematic capture.
5. Experience in the medical devices sector or other regulated industries like defence or aerospace, which will be highly advantageous.
6. Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) and IoT technologies.
7. Strong understanding of the importance of quality and health and safety in the workplace, working to quality, health and safety, and Company procedures and processes.

Senior Hardware Design Engineer Position Remuneration

1. Salary £48-58k DOE.
2. Pension - Company contributes 5% to pension, employee contributes minimum of 3% (qualifying period 3 months).
3. Flexible working 4-day week.
4. 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays (Based on a 5-day week, 7.5 hours per day).
5. Additional holiday for long service.
6. Life Insurance.
7. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
8. Company Profit Share.
9. Free parking.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.