Hardware Design Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join a leading electronics manufacturer in Clacton-on-Sea. You will design analogue and digital hardware, develop schematics and PCB layouts, and work with product management to meet specifications.

You will use Altium Designer, select components, and create test plans while collaborating with software and mechanical engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in hardware design and development.
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital circuit design, including power supplies and signal integrity.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledge of RF design principles is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with Product Management to define product specifications and design requirements.
• Lead the design and development of analogue and digital hardware systems.
• Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Perform component selection and analysis to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and production units.
• Conduct hardware debugging and validation using lab equipment.
• Collaborate with software and mechanical teams to ensure effective system integration.
• Manage product development projects from concept through to production.
• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation and support lifecycle activities.
• Support production, sales teams, and customers with technical queries and product issues.
• Participate in design reviews, continuous improvement activities, and quality audits.

Skills

Hardware design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Power supply design

Signal integrity

RF concepts

Test equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Altium Designer experience

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Our client, who are a leading electronics manufacturer specialising in high-performance test and measurement solutions, are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role is based on-site in Clacton-on-Sea and offers the opportunity to work on the design and development of advanced electronic products within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Key responsibilities of the Hardware Design Engineer job based in Clacton-on-Sea:

• Work with Product Management to define product specifications and design requirements.
• Lead the design and development of analogue and digital hardware systems.
• Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using tools such as Altium Designer.
• Perform component selection and analysis to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and production units.
• Conduct hardware debugging and validation using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers).
• Collaborate with software and mechanical teams to ensure effective system integration.
• Manage product development projects from concept through to production.
• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation and support product lifecycle activities.
• Support production, sales teams, and customers with technical queries and product issues.
• Participate in design reviews, continuous improvement activities, and quality audits.

Experience required for the Hardware Design Engineer job based in Clacton-on-Sea:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in hardware design and development.
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital circuit design, including power supplies and signal integrity.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer desirable).
• Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledge of RF design principles is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach.