Hardware Obsolescence/component engineer

Inspired Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Recruitment is seeking a Hardware Specialist to join our Christchurch, Dorset team. The role is hands-on, onsite, full-time, bridging Production and Design Engineering with a strong electronics focus.

You will handle obsolescence engineering, report writing and technical analysis of replacement parts, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing and design processes.

Qualifications

• Broad-based electronics knowledge across digital, analogue and MCUs.
• Strong engineering problem-solving and system-level thinking.
• Experience in highly regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bridge Production Engineering and Design Engineering teams.
• Obsolescence engineering, reporting and part analysis.

Skills

Digital circuitry

Analogue circuitry

Microcontroller-based

Engineering problem-solving

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

My client is looking for a Hardware Specialist to join our Christchurch, Dorset team. The role will be hands onsite full time.

Responsibilities

As a Hardware Specialist at our Christchurch location, your responsibilities will include: Bridging the gap between Production Engineering and Design Engineers . When business-related technical challenges arise, Hardware Specialists get involved to resolve them with a minimum disruption to manufacturing or design engineering. This requires broad-based engineering skills, though the position is principally electronics based. Obsolescence Engineering, Technical Specialists get involved in all aspects of Obsolescence Engineering, including report writing and checking and technical analysis of replacement parts.

Location: Christchurch, Dorset

Key requirements

• A pro-active approach to problem solving
• Able to produce accurate records of all work undertaken
• Adept at technical report writing
• Capable of diagnosing and fault-find a variety of products to component level

What You Bring

• Broad-based knowledge of Digital, Analogue and Microcontroller based circuitry
• An aptitude for general engineering (including mechanical) and problem solving (but the position primarily Electronics biased)
• A structured, methodical approach
• A team-player with a positive, flexible approach.
• Able to adapt to situations as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access, Outlook)
• Previous experience in Avionics, Aerospace or other highly regulated industry
• Able to write clear, concise engineering reports