Hardware Engineer - Product Development

Zenovo; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the East Midlands is seeking a Hardware Engineer for their Product Development team. The role involves designing and developing electronic hardware for low-power remote communication products. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in electronic hardware design and testing, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position offers opportunities for hands-on involvement from concept through to mass production, providing a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electronic hardware design and the product development lifecycle.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience building and testing electronic hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware components and systems, including PCBs.
• Build, test, fault-find, and document prototypes and test harnesses.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, mechanical, and production engineering teams.

Skills

Electronic hardware design

Product development lifecycle

Testing electronic hardware

Using test equipment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Signal generator

Job description

Hardware Engineer Product Development

Location: Derbyshire

Industry: Embedded Hardware Remote Communications

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

We re looking for a Hardware Engineer to join a Product Development team, working on innovative, low-power remote communication products designed for harsh and safety-critical environments. You ll collaborate with electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineers to design, build, test, and industrialise robust products used in rugged environments.

This role offers hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle from concept and architecture through prototyping, testing, and preparation for mass production.

What You ll Be Doing

• Design and develop electronic hardware components and systems, including PCBs and associated circuitry.
• Contribute to hardware architecture for new products, ensuring compatibility with firmware and software.
• Build, test, fault-find, and document prototypes, cables, and test harnesses (including occasional on-site testing).
• Analyse performance data and generate clear technical and performance reports.
• Source components, create and maintain BOMs, and research alternative parts.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, mechanical, and production engineering teams.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and handover to manufacturing, including development of automatic test equipment.
• Investigate and resolve product issues escalated from production or the field.
• Support maintenance, repairs, and modifications to existing products.

Skills We re Looking For

• Strong understanding of electronic hardware design and the product development lifecycle.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience building and testing electronic hardware.
• Proficient with common test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator).
• Logical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with PCB design and component-level troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and basic programming (e.g. C, Python, assembly) and/or PC-based software.
• Experience working with low-power or embedded systems.
• Exposure to regulated, rugged, or safety-critical product environments.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing and into the field.