Hardware Technical Specialist

Inspired Recruitment Ltd; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Recruitment Ltd seeks a Hardware Specialist for our Christchurch, Dorset client. The role is hands-on, full-time and on-site, bridging production engineering with design engineering to resolve technical challenges while minimizing disruption.

Key duties include Obsolescence Engineering, report writing, and technical analysis of replacement parts. Ideal candidates bring broad electronics knowledge and proactive problem-solving abilities in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Broad-based electronic knowledge with emphasis on digital, analogue and microcontroller circuitry.
• A pro-active approach to problem solving and accurate record keeping.
• Adept at technical report writing and diagnosis at component level.
• Experience in avionics/aerospace or highly regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bridge Production Engineering and Design Engineers to resolve technical challenges with minimal disruption.
• Engage in Obsolescence Engineering, including reports and evaluation of replacement parts.

Skills

Electronics

Fault finding

Report writing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Record keeping

MS 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.

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

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