Staff Hardware Engineer

ASSA ABLOY; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in access solutions is seeking an experienced engineer to work in Cardiff on electronic product development and support for RFID access products. The role involves leading the design and development of RFID products while mentoring junior engineers. With a hybrid work model offering two remote days weekly, candidates should have extensive experience in engineering and familiarity with Agile practices. This position offers opportunities for impactful work within a diverse and dynamic team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free parking lot

Opportunity to shape architecture and infrastructure

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in engineering.
• Experience with mentor and guiding engineering teams.
• Adept at managing teams and driving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design/develop RFID physical access reader electronics.
• Guide engineering in document control using PLM systems.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues related to products.

Skills

Multi-layer PCBs / flex-rigid, with blind and buried micro-vias

Embedded micro-controllers (e.g. ARM, Microchip)

Wireless interfaces (e.g. Bluetooth, WiFi)

Experience in Agile Scrum/SAFe methodologies

Education

Degree level in engineering or related subject

Tools

Altium

Job description

Summary

Working in a small, versatile team, the candidate's work will be involved in Electronic product development and sustaining activities on a range of high volume PACS RFID access products as well as access control controllers which are sold worldwide. The candidate needs to be able to effectively manage their time to support work on a variety of products at different stages of the product's lifecycle, and to collaborate well with colleagues from different departments across broad seniority, both onsite and overseas. Occasional travel may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and take lead in design/development of RFID physical access reader electronics (through the Agile SAFe methodology)
• Mentor and guide engineers in reader schematic design and PCB layout using Altium
• Work with the wider hardware engineering and architecture team for firmware development to support proof of concepts, modular design and alignment with overall product development
• Guide engineering in document control and management using PLM and other systems
• Investigate and resolve customer issues relating to readers and controllers
• Assist with sustaining and VAVE (value add/value engineering) tasks—cost‑down investigations, production efficiencies and feature improvements on current products
• Research and implement alternative components and solutions to assist with contract manufacture supply chain
• Participate in high‑level solution discussions covering architecture, technology, product offerings etc.; act as subject‑matter expert for hardware engineering
• Be independent and self‑driven, owning and driving tasks and initiatives as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers

Required Education and Skills

• Ideally, degree level in engineering or related subject, 5‑10 years’ experience in engineering
• Multi‑layer PCBs / flex‑rigid, with blind and buried micro‑vias
• Embedded micro‑controllers (e.g. ARM, Microchip, AVR, Atmel, STM32)
• Wireless interfaces (e.g. Bluetooth, WiFi)
• Experience/knowledge in Agile Scrum/SAFe methodologies and managing teams under this desirable

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid opportunity based in Cardiff; our hybrid working model allows 2 remote days per week
• Available for occasional international travel

What we offer

• Unique blend of startup agility and strong financial backing (multi‑million USD)
• Opportunity to shape architecture and infrastructure from scratch
• High‑performing, passionate team
• Attractive products that engineers enjoy working on – maximum impact
• Flexible working hours
• Free parking lot

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!

On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.