Hardware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology design company is seeking a Firmware/Hardware Engineer to design and develop complex circuits and FPGA functionality. Responsibilities include prototype testing and documentation production, ideally suited for candidates with a degree in Electronic Engineering and strong FPGA skills. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

23 days of holiday per annum

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in FPGA/SoC design with Xilinx preferred.
• Degree level qualification in Electronic Engineering or similar.
• Self-motivated and excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits.
• Implement FPGA functionality in VHDL.
• Conduct prototype testing and develop production test specifications.

Skills

FPGA design

Prototyping

Debugging

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

MSC Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Ki CAD

Job description

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The Firmware/Hardware Engineer designs and develops analogue and digital circuits, programs FPGA functionality, produces all required production documentation and performs design verification and tests. The position is based out of our facility near Birchwood, Warrington, and reports to the Design & Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop both analogue and digital circuits including schematic capture and PCB layouts utilizing high speed/low noise design techniques.
• Design of FPGA functionality implemented in VHDL.
• Preparation of parts lists / build of materials, with consideration to ease of manufacture and cost efficiency.
• Verify designs using simulation and analytical tools.
• Carry out prototype testing and analysis.
• Develop production test specifications and procedures.
• Support production with problem solving.

Experience

• Good balance of theoretical and practical experience
• Proven FPGA/SoC design skills (Xilinx experience an advantage).
• Use of simulation and analytical tools to verify design solutions.
• Experience of prototype testing and analysis.
• Development of production test specifications and procedures.
• Experience with microcontrollers
• Familiarity with basic communications protocols and standards RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C, UART
• Confident use of laboratory equipment for debugging purposes
• Knowledge of common CE standards
• Programming in C/C++
• Experience with Microsoft Visio and Ki CAD

Education

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, MSC preferred
• Communication; communicates clearly, confidently and persuasively
• Results oriented; Exerts extraordinary effort over time to achieve a goal. Self-motivated and focused.
• Critical thinking; Good analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work in a logical, systematic manner
• Highly-Adaptable; Possesses an uncanny ability to quickly learn new skills and methodologies as required by the project/task at hand. Possesses an attention to detail and an ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Teamwork; Exhibits good interpersonal skills to get along with co-workers and customers
• Superb IT literacy and competency with Microsoft Office suite

Compensation

• Base annual salary: commensurate with experience
• 23 days of Holiday per annum, excluding the 8 statutory holidays;
• Company Pension Scheme

Company Background

Technology Design Ltd (https://www.technologydesign.com/) are specialists in design and manufacture of ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions serving a wide range of industry sectors including nuclear and power generation, offshore oil, gas and petrochemical, aerospace, composites and rail. We also combine Phased Array, ToFD and Pulse Echo into a convenient and powerful range of instruments. These are designed to suit the widest spread of applications and are supplied worldwide.