Electronics Assembly Technician Guildford (Onsite) Up to £405/day Inside IR35 3 Month Contract Role details: We are working with a global defence consultancy who design, build and support high performance Radio products for extreme operational environments. They are looking for an Electronics Assembly Technician assist in the manufacture of software designed radios for the MOD and UK Government. Responsibilities: You will be involved with all aspects of the assembly of complex digital and analogue electronic products, working closely with a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Hardware Developers. You will work across all stages of the product life cycle using electronic engineering principles to identify improvements and overcome technical issues quickly. Requirements: RF or DeBug experience PCB Experience Soldering skills - IPC Qualification Good Crimping skills - attention to detail and dexterity Practical engineering experience working in a live electronics production environment Familiarity with electronic components and their in-circuit functionality. Understanding of electronic principles, circuit diagrams, assembly drawings, BoMs and test specifications. Eligibility: To be considered for the role, you must have active SC Clearance.
10/05/2024
Project-based
Electronics Assembly Technician Guildford (Onsite) Up to £405/day Inside IR35 3 Month Contract Role details: We are working with a global defence consultancy who design, build and support high performance Radio products for extreme operational environments. They are looking for an Electronics Assembly Technician assist in the manufacture of software designed radios for the MOD and UK Government. Responsibilities: You will be involved with all aspects of the assembly of complex digital and analogue electronic products, working closely with a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Hardware Developers. You will work across all stages of the product life cycle using electronic engineering principles to identify improvements and overcome technical issues quickly. Requirements: RF or DeBug experience PCB Experience Soldering skills - IPC Qualification Good Crimping skills - attention to detail and dexterity Practical engineering experience working in a live electronics production environment Familiarity with electronic components and their in-circuit functionality. Understanding of electronic principles, circuit diagrams, assembly drawings, BoMs and test specifications. Eligibility: To be considered for the role, you must have active SC Clearance.
Are you a talented Hardware Engineer seeking an innovative role in IoT and smart technology? Lynx Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our clients' team in Cambridge, UK. You will work in their state-of-the-art office adjacent to the prestigious Cambridge Science Park, with access to prototype labs, equipment and collaboration spaces. As a key member of the hardware team, you will design, develop and test innovative narrowband RF devices and modules. Responsibilities: Support hardware development projects from concept to production Design and layout PCBs, select components, create prototypes Perform testing to verify and validate product performance Execute field trials and manage external test facilities Collaborate with software, operations and test engineers Requirements: Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or similar experience 5+ years hardware design and test experience Knowledge of RF systems, cellular protocols, TCP/IP, etc. Proficiency with Altium, CAD tools and lab equipment Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills Strong communication and teamwork abilities Our client offers a competitive salary, share options, health insurance, pension contributions and 25 days holiday. If you are seeking to progress your career in IoT/electronics design at an innovative tech company, apply today!
09/05/2024
Full time
Are you a talented Hardware Engineer seeking an innovative role in IoT and smart technology? Lynx Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our clients' team in Cambridge, UK. You will work in their state-of-the-art office adjacent to the prestigious Cambridge Science Park, with access to prototype labs, equipment and collaboration spaces. As a key member of the hardware team, you will design, develop and test innovative narrowband RF devices and modules. Responsibilities: Support hardware development projects from concept to production Design and layout PCBs, select components, create prototypes Perform testing to verify and validate product performance Execute field trials and manage external test facilities Collaborate with software, operations and test engineers Requirements: Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or similar experience 5+ years hardware design and test experience Knowledge of RF systems, cellular protocols, TCP/IP, etc. Proficiency with Altium, CAD tools and lab equipment Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills Strong communication and teamwork abilities Our client offers a competitive salary, share options, health insurance, pension contributions and 25 days holiday. If you are seeking to progress your career in IoT/electronics design at an innovative tech company, apply today!
Our client, a global defence company is seeking a Software Engineer to, design and develop Embedded software and Windows-based user interfaces. Responsibilities: Creating software applications from initial concept design through requirements definition, detailed design, and coding. Collaborating with Systems, Mechanical, and Electronics engineers within a team to guarantee project success. Grasping the technical requirements of customers and their operational concepts, integrating them into broader project needs. Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in designing Embedded software with a solid understanding of related hardware aspects Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming tailored for Embedded systems 2+ years experience in software development Proficient in serial communication protocols such as Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422/UART Familiarity with networking protocols including TCP/UDP Experience utilizing version control systems, specifically SVN and GIT Proficient in utilizing Jira and Confluence for software requirement management and task documentation McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
09/05/2024
Full time
Our client, a global defence company is seeking a Software Engineer to, design and develop Embedded software and Windows-based user interfaces. Responsibilities: Creating software applications from initial concept design through requirements definition, detailed design, and coding. Collaborating with Systems, Mechanical, and Electronics engineers within a team to guarantee project success. Grasping the technical requirements of customers and their operational concepts, integrating them into broader project needs. Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in designing Embedded software with a solid understanding of related hardware aspects Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming tailored for Embedded systems 2+ years experience in software development Proficient in serial communication protocols such as Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422/UART Familiarity with networking protocols including TCP/UDP Experience utilizing version control systems, specifically SVN and GIT Proficient in utilizing Jira and Confluence for software requirement management and task documentation McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
An Electronic Design Engineer is now needed for a growing company based in central Manchester who are working on safety critical products that have an effect in many peoples lives and as their Electronics Design Engineer you will be contributing towards making a difference in the world that we live in. You will be working alongside Embedded software engineers and working from concept through to Design for Manufacture. Your role will also be to responsible for the hardware verification and validation activities. This is not a smaller company and therefore you will get to have a say on how the Electronics should be designed and the company actively encourage autonomy and to be able to have your ideas actively contributed towards the product! The company offer a hybrid working policy alongside benefits. Core Skills experience for this role include:- 3+ Years experience in Electronic/Hardware Design Digital design EMC Debugging Microcontrollers PCB layout/Design Altium Any experience or exposure of regulated products/safety critical I appreciate that you may not have all of the skills listed but if you feel this may be suitable lets have a chat and go from there. Please send your CV to (see below). Alternatively if you know someone who would be ideal for this role help them out and point them in my direction as we do offer generous referral fees WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
09/05/2024
Full time
An Electronic Design Engineer is now needed for a growing company based in central Manchester who are working on safety critical products that have an effect in many peoples lives and as their Electronics Design Engineer you will be contributing towards making a difference in the world that we live in. You will be working alongside Embedded software engineers and working from concept through to Design for Manufacture. Your role will also be to responsible for the hardware verification and validation activities. This is not a smaller company and therefore you will get to have a say on how the Electronics should be designed and the company actively encourage autonomy and to be able to have your ideas actively contributed towards the product! The company offer a hybrid working policy alongside benefits. Core Skills experience for this role include:- 3+ Years experience in Electronic/Hardware Design Digital design EMC Debugging Microcontrollers PCB layout/Design Altium Any experience or exposure of regulated products/safety critical I appreciate that you may not have all of the skills listed but if you feel this may be suitable lets have a chat and go from there. Please send your CV to (see below). Alternatively if you know someone who would be ideal for this role help them out and point them in my direction as we do offer generous referral fees WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Role: Technical Author Location: Chester - onsite role Salary: £35,000 approx Working hours: 36 hours per week, start 8am and finish 4:30pm Mon-Thurs and 12pm on a Friday We are looking for a technical author with a background in electronic engineering but with lots of experience (and someone who enjoys) the documentation side of this. The role: The Technical Author provides essential technical documentation across various departments, covering product, system, software and hardware at all stages of the development, deployment and operation life cycle. Leveraging their technical skills, the Technical Author will be able to extract technical information from multiple sources and generate documentation that suits a host of readers, including both internal and external parties. To deliver, the Technical Author will require a good understanding of company procedures, as well as a basic knowledge of electronics, software and networked devices so as to ensure documentation is detailed, correct and holistic. They will do this by interfacing with the various departments to understand and absorb the technical detail they can provide. The Technical Author will also ensure that the end result is well presented and aligned with company branding as well as available in various media (ie, digital and paper versions). Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Developing an in-depth knowledge of products Work with the electronics team to ensure hardware specifications are kept up to date Work with the electronics team to maintain technical files relating to certification Work with the electronics team to document test procedures Work with electronic and drawing office teams to create change notes Work with software teams to understand the GUI and underlying functionality of our systems and create the documentation to support dissemination of that knowledge Work with software teams to understand application-level functionality and its system interconnectivity and configuration, and to document that knowledge To work with product and engineering teams to understand the product and/or system concept and to document those aspects To work with commercial teams to highlight requirements or to help generate materials or assets that are required by the documentation To work with commercial teams to ensure our document branding and presentation is of the highest quality To maintain all the above in the document control system, including document history and release sign off Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Background in electronic engineering, either through education or experience Background in software engineering, either through education or experience Background in networked devices, either through education or experience Must have in-depth knowledge of documentation-creation programs such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint or similar Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to communicate calmly and with clarity Ability to work well within a team and individually Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to prioritise tasks effectively Ability to pick up new subjects quickly Excellent attention to detail with the ability to record information accurately Experience in breaking-down complex problems into functional elements that are then used to explain a process Practiced in summarising concepts eloquently and succinctly in writing Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation used by engineers Experience creating and maintaining documentation used by customers Experience in layout and presentation to maximise the look and feel of the documentation Experience with software tools to support document creation and version control Experience discussing electronic circuitry functional blocks with electronic engineers Experience in discussing software features and functional blocks with software teams Benefits on offer: Hours of Work: 36.25 (8.30am start- 4.30pm finish. 45 min lunch) A competitive salary and benefits package Contributory company pension scheme 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Permanent Health Insurance Death in Service Benefits Optional Health Care Expenses & Employee Discount schemes How to a pply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
08/05/2024
Full time
Role: Technical Author Location: Chester - onsite role Salary: £35,000 approx Working hours: 36 hours per week, start 8am and finish 4:30pm Mon-Thurs and 12pm on a Friday We are looking for a technical author with a background in electronic engineering but with lots of experience (and someone who enjoys) the documentation side of this. The role: The Technical Author provides essential technical documentation across various departments, covering product, system, software and hardware at all stages of the development, deployment and operation life cycle. Leveraging their technical skills, the Technical Author will be able to extract technical information from multiple sources and generate documentation that suits a host of readers, including both internal and external parties. To deliver, the Technical Author will require a good understanding of company procedures, as well as a basic knowledge of electronics, software and networked devices so as to ensure documentation is detailed, correct and holistic. They will do this by interfacing with the various departments to understand and absorb the technical detail they can provide. The Technical Author will also ensure that the end result is well presented and aligned with company branding as well as available in various media (ie, digital and paper versions). Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Developing an in-depth knowledge of products Work with the electronics team to ensure hardware specifications are kept up to date Work with the electronics team to maintain technical files relating to certification Work with the electronics team to document test procedures Work with electronic and drawing office teams to create change notes Work with software teams to understand the GUI and underlying functionality of our systems and create the documentation to support dissemination of that knowledge Work with software teams to understand application-level functionality and its system interconnectivity and configuration, and to document that knowledge To work with product and engineering teams to understand the product and/or system concept and to document those aspects To work with commercial teams to highlight requirements or to help generate materials or assets that are required by the documentation To work with commercial teams to ensure our document branding and presentation is of the highest quality To maintain all the above in the document control system, including document history and release sign off Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Background in electronic engineering, either through education or experience Background in software engineering, either through education or experience Background in networked devices, either through education or experience Must have in-depth knowledge of documentation-creation programs such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint or similar Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to communicate calmly and with clarity Ability to work well within a team and individually Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to prioritise tasks effectively Ability to pick up new subjects quickly Excellent attention to detail with the ability to record information accurately Experience in breaking-down complex problems into functional elements that are then used to explain a process Practiced in summarising concepts eloquently and succinctly in writing Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation used by engineers Experience creating and maintaining documentation used by customers Experience in layout and presentation to maximise the look and feel of the documentation Experience with software tools to support document creation and version control Experience discussing electronic circuitry functional blocks with electronic engineers Experience in discussing software features and functional blocks with software teams Benefits on offer: Hours of Work: 36.25 (8.30am start- 4.30pm finish. 45 min lunch) A competitive salary and benefits package Contributory company pension scheme 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Permanent Health Insurance Death in Service Benefits Optional Health Care Expenses & Employee Discount schemes How to a pply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Job Title: Wireless Telemetry Engineer Location: Croydon Salary: £60,000 Start Date: 10/06/2024 Job Type: Permanent Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will support the designing and development of a new telemetry system including components such as data loggers and telemetry radios throughout the testing phase with a high level of input into the system design, field validation and deployment You will work with the other engineering and operational teams providing field support to ensure the telemetry systems meet the team's performance and reliability requirements, including assisting in the installing, commissioning, and operating the telemetry systems at events. You will maintain and support both the current telemetry system and the new system including troubleshooting etc You will be expected to troubleshoot and resolve telemetry system problems, including monitoring and analysing telemetry data to identify performance issues and areas for improvement. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Working with networking and serial protocols (eg, Ethernet, CAN, RS232); video encoding (eg, H264) and transmission protocols (eg, MPEG-TS); and RF systems Experience with electronics hardware and software and design principles Developing Linux Kernel drivers or for an RTOS Experience with data acquisition and analysis software Key areas of relevant skills include Python, C and Linux If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
07/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: Wireless Telemetry Engineer Location: Croydon Salary: £60,000 Start Date: 10/06/2024 Job Type: Permanent Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will support the designing and development of a new telemetry system including components such as data loggers and telemetry radios throughout the testing phase with a high level of input into the system design, field validation and deployment You will work with the other engineering and operational teams providing field support to ensure the telemetry systems meet the team's performance and reliability requirements, including assisting in the installing, commissioning, and operating the telemetry systems at events. You will maintain and support both the current telemetry system and the new system including troubleshooting etc You will be expected to troubleshoot and resolve telemetry system problems, including monitoring and analysing telemetry data to identify performance issues and areas for improvement. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Working with networking and serial protocols (eg, Ethernet, CAN, RS232); video encoding (eg, H264) and transmission protocols (eg, MPEG-TS); and RF systems Experience with electronics hardware and software and design principles Developing Linux Kernel drivers or for an RTOS Experience with data acquisition and analysis software Key areas of relevant skills include Python, C and Linux If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Summary: A world-leading test equipment company that helps utility companies install, protect, and maintain infrastructure networks is entering an exciting phase of hardware development. They are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to help shape the direction of the next generation of underground location products. This role sits within the New Product Development (NPD) team, responsible for executing the technology and product roadmaps. You will lead technical research to increase maturity and decrease risk in upcoming projects. As landscapes continuously evolve, you'll ensure roadmaps align and research feeds into robust products. Responsibilities Include: Leading and owning work packages from inception through completion Mentoring junior engineers and leading technical/cross-functional teams Providing technical interface to product management, developing concepts aligned to roadmaps Applying electronics engineering knowledge to plan, lead, and execute design tasks Developing technical solutions requiring ingenuity and creativity Requirements: Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering or similar Skilled all-round electronics designer Strong analog design, test, PSU, EMC/regulatory, simulation, manufacturing test experience Debugging of processor-based hardware Board documentation and software team liaison Extensive product development background Ability to lead and mentor technical teams Benefits Include: Competitive salary Home/office hybrid working opportunities 25 days annual leave plus option to buy 3 more Pension scheme with employer contributions Private medical cover options Cycle to work scheme Free parking Annual bonus This is an opportunity to shape cutting-edge underground utility location products for a world-leading company with an excellent work-life balance. If you have the required electronics engineering skills, apply today!
07/05/2024
Full time
Summary: A world-leading test equipment company that helps utility companies install, protect, and maintain infrastructure networks is entering an exciting phase of hardware development. They are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to help shape the direction of the next generation of underground location products. This role sits within the New Product Development (NPD) team, responsible for executing the technology and product roadmaps. You will lead technical research to increase maturity and decrease risk in upcoming projects. As landscapes continuously evolve, you'll ensure roadmaps align and research feeds into robust products. Responsibilities Include: Leading and owning work packages from inception through completion Mentoring junior engineers and leading technical/cross-functional teams Providing technical interface to product management, developing concepts aligned to roadmaps Applying electronics engineering knowledge to plan, lead, and execute design tasks Developing technical solutions requiring ingenuity and creativity Requirements: Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering or similar Skilled all-round electronics designer Strong analog design, test, PSU, EMC/regulatory, simulation, manufacturing test experience Debugging of processor-based hardware Board documentation and software team liaison Extensive product development background Ability to lead and mentor technical teams Benefits Include: Competitive salary Home/office hybrid working opportunities 25 days annual leave plus option to buy 3 more Pension scheme with employer contributions Private medical cover options Cycle to work scheme Free parking Annual bonus This is an opportunity to shape cutting-edge underground utility location products for a world-leading company with an excellent work-life balance. If you have the required electronics engineering skills, apply today!
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Team Lead Hardware/Electronics Engineer (Medical Device Sector). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton with good home office allowance. Your Role: Lead a team of Hardware & Electronic Engineers. Actively drive concept generation & the analysis & development of innovative electronics solutions & system architectures of products in accordance with design, development & control processes. Hold responsibility for delivering functionally safe solutions with significant elements of cross-functional design (eg mechanical, software, firmware). Contribute to requirements definition & create design documentation & verification test plans. Drive new component introduction & obsolescence management with third party suppliers. Contribute to the continuous improvement of design & development processes. Participate in peer reviewing hardware development artifacts. Deliver work in compliance with ISO 13485 & FDA Medical Device Design Control processes. Support the team with HW related verifications including CB certifications for IEC 60601-1. Your Skills: At least 5 years professional experience in Developing Embedded Hardware Solutions, ideally including experience in Medical Devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards & enhancing patient care & safety. Proven experience in Leading Cross-Functional Teams. Any experience in Altium Designer, DOORS Next & Minitab is advantageous. Your Profile: Completed University Degree Hardware or Electrical Engineering (or similar). Team-oriented, collaborative & customer-focused. Fluent in English (spoken & written), German language skills are considered a plus.
06/05/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Team Lead Hardware/Electronics Engineer (Medical Device Sector). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton with good home office allowance. Your Role: Lead a team of Hardware & Electronic Engineers. Actively drive concept generation & the analysis & development of innovative electronics solutions & system architectures of products in accordance with design, development & control processes. Hold responsibility for delivering functionally safe solutions with significant elements of cross-functional design (eg mechanical, software, firmware). Contribute to requirements definition & create design documentation & verification test plans. Drive new component introduction & obsolescence management with third party suppliers. Contribute to the continuous improvement of design & development processes. Participate in peer reviewing hardware development artifacts. Deliver work in compliance with ISO 13485 & FDA Medical Device Design Control processes. Support the team with HW related verifications including CB certifications for IEC 60601-1. Your Skills: At least 5 years professional experience in Developing Embedded Hardware Solutions, ideally including experience in Medical Devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards & enhancing patient care & safety. Proven experience in Leading Cross-Functional Teams. Any experience in Altium Designer, DOORS Next & Minitab is advantageous. Your Profile: Completed University Degree Hardware or Electrical Engineering (or similar). Team-oriented, collaborative & customer-focused. Fluent in English (spoken & written), German language skills are considered a plus.
Overview The role of Application Engineer is to develop engineering solutions using company products or board sets to meet customer needs. The role involves all aspects of engineering projects including assessing customer requirements, developing customer hardware and software solutions, supporting customers, and writing technical documentation. The role requires in-depth understanding of the functionality and use of the company's products and board sets and how to adapt them for new applications. It requires international travel. Duties and responsibilities Investigate requests for the development of solutions to meet customer applications, originating from customers or internally from Product Management. Undertake investigative / feasibility work to develop solutions. Plan and cost projects; provide information to Sales for quotation. Develop application solutions through developing new hardware and software, configuring products, and integrating 3rd party products. Test and maintain hardware and software, including release process, version control, and bug management. Write and maintain documentation for designs to describe functionality, use and reasons for design decisions. Perform acceptance testing of application solutions to verify correct operation, prior to release to the market. Resolve any issues found before providing to customers. Manage projects and work as a team member on projects; plan, track and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives. Work collaboratively with people inside and outside the company, and coordinate other departments involved (such as R&D) to successfully achieve outcomes and results. Use company procedures, processes, and consistent styles. Write, issue and update hardware and software documentation; adhere to coding standards when developing software. Maintain traceability, update documentation, use version control for all document changes. Provide expert help for the Support team to help address customer problems with the use of solutions developed by Application Engineering. Capture and communicate ideas and technical information on solutions, their performance and application, verbally and in written technical documentation, and provide internally (Marketing, Sales) and externally to customers and Representatives. Write technical articles and application notes for customers and for publication. Support promotion of company application engineering capability at industry exhibitions. Manage customer relationship for application engineering projects: Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the customer to understand their needs and communicate that within the company. Experience: Embedded Firmware Development : Can develop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ covering the full design life cycle; Has working experience with firmware release process, version control, and bug management. Hardware Development: Working experience with schematic capture, building and debugging circuits; Can use standard electronics principles to prove robustness of designs. Electronics Knowledge: Good design knowledge of digital and analogue electronics, and software design using C/C++. Project Management: Able to demonstrate successful outcomes on working on a project either autonomously or as part of a larger team; Experience working within an agile, continuous delivery environment. Procedures and Processes : Appreciates the benefits of working to defined processes; Prior contact using systems for software version control, issue tracking, planning would be a benefit, with an emphasis on using these tools to collaborate in a smooth fashion. Tools and Technologies: Able to specify, install, use and maintain tools and technologies (e.g. development environments) needed for software development. Education: Minimum of a 2:1 degree in a relevant field (for example, but not limited to, mechatronics, electronics, AI, robotics). This would ideally suit someone looking to move into their second job, but graduates would be considered. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
04/05/2024
Full time
Overview The role of Application Engineer is to develop engineering solutions using company products or board sets to meet customer needs. The role involves all aspects of engineering projects including assessing customer requirements, developing customer hardware and software solutions, supporting customers, and writing technical documentation. The role requires in-depth understanding of the functionality and use of the company's products and board sets and how to adapt them for new applications. It requires international travel. Duties and responsibilities Investigate requests for the development of solutions to meet customer applications, originating from customers or internally from Product Management. Undertake investigative / feasibility work to develop solutions. Plan and cost projects; provide information to Sales for quotation. Develop application solutions through developing new hardware and software, configuring products, and integrating 3rd party products. Test and maintain hardware and software, including release process, version control, and bug management. Write and maintain documentation for designs to describe functionality, use and reasons for design decisions. Perform acceptance testing of application solutions to verify correct operation, prior to release to the market. Resolve any issues found before providing to customers. Manage projects and work as a team member on projects; plan, track and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives. Work collaboratively with people inside and outside the company, and coordinate other departments involved (such as R&D) to successfully achieve outcomes and results. Use company procedures, processes, and consistent styles. Write, issue and update hardware and software documentation; adhere to coding standards when developing software. Maintain traceability, update documentation, use version control for all document changes. Provide expert help for the Support team to help address customer problems with the use of solutions developed by Application Engineering. Capture and communicate ideas and technical information on solutions, their performance and application, verbally and in written technical documentation, and provide internally (Marketing, Sales) and externally to customers and Representatives. Write technical articles and application notes for customers and for publication. Support promotion of company application engineering capability at industry exhibitions. Manage customer relationship for application engineering projects: Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the customer to understand their needs and communicate that within the company. Experience: Embedded Firmware Development : Can develop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ covering the full design life cycle; Has working experience with firmware release process, version control, and bug management. Hardware Development: Working experience with schematic capture, building and debugging circuits; Can use standard electronics principles to prove robustness of designs. Electronics Knowledge: Good design knowledge of digital and analogue electronics, and software design using C/C++. Project Management: Able to demonstrate successful outcomes on working on a project either autonomously or as part of a larger team; Experience working within an agile, continuous delivery environment. Procedures and Processes : Appreciates the benefits of working to defined processes; Prior contact using systems for software version control, issue tracking, planning would be a benefit, with an emphasis on using these tools to collaborate in a smooth fashion. Tools and Technologies: Able to specify, install, use and maintain tools and technologies (e.g. development environments) needed for software development. Education: Minimum of a 2:1 degree in a relevant field (for example, but not limited to, mechatronics, electronics, AI, robotics). This would ideally suit someone looking to move into their second job, but graduates would be considered. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.