Hardware Design Engineer
Prime Appointments
East Donyland, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 30KJob location
East Donyland, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Altium Designer
Computer Engineering
Hardware Design
Schematic Capture
Pcb Layout
Hardware Debugging
Job description
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy up to 10 extra days)
- Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support
- Regular company events including summer festival and Christmas party
- Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office
- Regular performance reviews and pay progression (subject to business conditions)
- Sponsorship for further education
This role gives you hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept and specification to design, validation, production support, and end-of-life, building strong foundations in hardware engineering with mentorship and a clear path to technical leadership.
As a key team member, you'll:
- Collaborate with Product Management to define product/design specifications
- Lead design and validation for product updates
- Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer
- Develop and run test plans for prototypes and final products
- Perform hardware debugging with lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analysers)
- Work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, test, NPI, and manufacturing teams for seamless integration and project delivery
- Create and maintain technical and product documentation
- Support products through their entire lifecycle, including production and sales/customer queries
- Participate in training, seminars, trade shows, and quality audits for ongoing development
Requirements
- Degree in Electronic Engineering or related electronics discipline
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium preferred)
- Hands-on familiarity with lab/test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)
- Experience in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., university projects or placements)
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical skills
- Attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively
Enjoy exciting product development, expert mentorship, and growth in a supportive, innovative environment.