Senior Research And Development Engineer

Ei Electronics; Shannon; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Modern facilities

R&D labs

Job summary

Ei Electronics in Shannon, Ireland, is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to drive advanced research and product innovation in IoT and connected home technologies.

You will design analog and digital circuits, develop embedded firmware, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, compliant products for global markets. A strong hardware/firmware background and hands-on testing are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hardware and firmware development of embedded electronic products.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, electronics, and measurement instrumentation.
• Experience with test hardware design and hardware/software interfacing (e.g., serial, I2C, SPI, CAN).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, develop, test and troubleshoot analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• Own schematic capture and printed circuit board design.
• Develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Identify and explore early-stage, exploratory, and pre-product technologies for technical readiness.
• Document, communicate, and present research outcomes to internal R&D, product development, and strategy teams.
• Maintain compliance with internal quality, safety, and documentation standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Collaborate effectively across disciplines to improve test coverage and product quality.

Skills

Embedded hardware

Firmware development

Embedded systems

Measurement instrumentation

Hardware interfacing

Documentation

Education

Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

PCB layout

Git

Bitbucket

SourceTree

Job description

Employing over 1200 people worldwide, Ei Electronics is headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, occupying a campus where all key manufacturing, R&D, and commercial functions are located. Overseas sales and marketing subsidiaries are based in the UK, Germany, France, Australia, and the USA.

The company’s success is built on a long-standing culture of Quality, Service, and Product Innovation. R&D is central to Ei Electronics’ continued leadership, with sensor technologies and advanced electronics forming the foundation of our life safety and connected home products. As a global leader in the industry, Ei Electronics is now at the forefront of emerging Cloud-based “Connected Home” and IoT developments.

As part of our continued investment in long-term innovation, Ei Electronics is establishing a new Advanced Research Centre to explore future technologies, develop internal research capability, and build strategic external research partnerships that will shape the next generation of products and capabilities.

Job Title: Senior R&D Engineer

Reporting to: CTO

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Onsite

We are a leading manufacturer of smart home life safety devices, innovating in IoT solutions. We are committed to developing cutting-edge, reliable, standards compliant and user-friendly products that enhance safety and connectivity.

The Opportunity

As a senior R&D engineer, you'll be central to our innovation and advanced research activities. This role involves deep technical engagement, from early-stage design and technology evaluation, to performing critical electrical tests and ensuring adherence to our stringent quality standards. You'll collaborate closely with design engineers, playing a crucial role in delivering robust, defect-free products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, develop, test and troubleshoot analogue and digital electronic circuits
• Own schematic capture and printed circuit board design
• Develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems
• Identify and explore early-stage, exploratory, and pre-product technologies for technical readiness
• Document, communicate, and present research outcomes to internal R&D, product development, and strategy teams
• Maintain compliance with internal quality, safety, and documentation standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Collaborate effectively across disciplines to improve test coverage and product quality.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hardware and firmware development of embedded electronic products.
• Good understanding of embedded systems, electronics, and measurement instrumentation.
• Experience with test hardware design and hardware/software interfacing (e.g., serial, I²C, SPI, CAN).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Advantageous Skills

• Degree in Electronic Engineering (or related discipline) desirable.
• Experience in Altium schematic capture and PCB layout tools
• C and Python programming experience
• Comfortable working on main's power products.
• Proficiency in source code control systems (e.g., Bitbucket, SourceTree, GitHub).

What We Offer

We offer a challenging yet rewarding role in a dynamic R&D environment. Your contributions will directly impact our cutting-edge products, enhancing safety and connectivity globally. We provide a competitive salary & bonus scheme, health benefits, professional development opportunities, modern office facilities, and state-of-the-art R&D Labs & equipment.