Hardware Design Engineer

APRIL QUEST LIMITED; Newtown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Newtown is seeking a Hardware Engineer to design and develop hardware for medical and diagnostic devices. You will lead hardware development, ensuring compliance with various standards while collaborating with teams in software and manufacturing. The ideal candidate has proven experience in medical device development and strong expertise in low-power design and embedded technologies. This role promises to enhance your career in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing medical, diagnostic, or scientific devices.
• Hands-on embedded firmware development experience is essential.
• Strong expertise in low-power and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware architectures, schematics, and PCBs.
• Lead hardware development from requirements to production support.
• Ensure compliance with medical and industrial standards.
• Develop and execute EMC testing and fault diagnosis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Experience developing medical devices

Expertise in analogue, digital, RF systems

Proficiency in schematic capture

Strong problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Design hardware architectures, schematics, and PCBs for battery-powered and embedded systems
• Lead hardware development from requirements through prototyping, testing, and production support
• Ensure compliance with medical and industrial standards (IEC 60601, 61326, 60335, ISO 13485)
• Develop and execute test plans, including EMC testing and fault diagnosis
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and manufacturing teams
• Maintain clear design, test, and compliance documentation
• Support manufacturing and resolve hardware performance issues
• Stay current with low-power design, BLE, RF, and embedded technologies
• Proven experience developing medical, diagnostic, or scientific devices
• Strong expertise in analogue, digital, RF, low-power, and embedded systems
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and hardware debugging
• Experience with EMC testing and regulatory compliance
• Hands‑on embedded firmware development experience
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Experience taking products from concept to production