Hardware Design Engineer in Colchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Colchester is looking for a Hardware Design Engineer. In this role, you will design and develop advanced digital hardware products, working with cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronic Engineering and experience in high-speed digital circuit design. Competitive benefits include a substantial pension scheme, paid volunteering days, and private health insurance.

Benefits

25 days of holidays plus bank holidays

Annual profit share bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Private Health Insurance through Bupa

Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in high-speed digital circuit design is essential.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities required.
• Good communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital hardware for processor-based products.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts.
• Conduct design reviews and manage technical documentation.
• Perform testing and verification of designs.

Skills

High-speed digital circuit design

Excellent problem solving and debugging skills

Good communication skills

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc in Electronic Engineering or similar

Tools

PC motherboard architecture

Programmable logic devices or FPGA

Embedded Software

Intel or ARM chipset

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join our brilliant team.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Director, as a Hardware Design Engineer, you will support the development of new board level products using the latest (often pre-release) components to deliver market driving products.

What’s in it for me?

As an Intel Titanium partner, you will have access to the latest technologies in advance of their release to market, to allow you and your team to design and manufacture products (in-house) utilising leading-edge microprocessors and peripheral components.

What will I be delivering?

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work in a team carrying out digital hardware and firmware design and development of processor-based products from definition through to layout.
• Support the creation of schematics and PCB layout designs, ensuring the mechanical and thermal design comply with requirements/ schedule needs.
• Carry out design reviews including schematic and PCB layout.
• Prepare and submit technical work for review at lifecycle reviews.
• Perform and document analysis and development activities as directed.
• Final verification testing
• Creation of required design and user documentation.
• Reporting of technical issues and progress, supporting the Projects team with inputs on schedule and risk management.

What do I need to bring with me?

Essential skills

• BEng/MEng/MSc/ in Electronic Engineering or similar/equivalent discipline;
• High-speed digital circuit design;
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills;
• Good communication skills.

Desirable skills

• Experience working with PC motherboard architecture, e.g. microprocessors ( 64bit), PCI Express, 100 Gbit Ethernet, advanced Memory;
• Programmable logic devices or FPGA;
• Embedded Software experience/appreciation;
• Experience with Intel or ARM chipset.

What sort of people are we looking for?

• You have fearless curiosity, embracing change as the catalyst for progress and performance.
• You’re committed to the customer and delivering great service.
• You are agile in the way that you work and are able to work at pace. You're always considering how to work smarter to go above and beyond for our customers.
• You want to try new things, learn, and are not afraid to fail.
• You love technology and are passionate about what we do.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefit & income protection.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

How to apply

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