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# Hardware Design Engineer - KiCAD

- **Company:** Candidate Source Ltd
- **Location:** Hurley, UK
- **Salary:** £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, JIRA, Electronic Design Automation, Hardware Design, Git
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/hardware-design-engineer-kicad/44784731

## About the Role

Hands-on exposure to specialist communications and surveillance equipment used across demanding sectors. On-site employee parking and a location within walking distance of Birmingham International railway station. Your responsibilities as KiCAD Hardware Design Engineer Create and interpret schematic diagrams, translating requirements into practical electronic solutions. Develop printed circuit boards, applying effective layout practices and considering EMI/EMC requirements. Diagnose and repair PCB faults identified during production or on equipment returned by customers. Research components, prototype solutions and carry out testing to support new developments and product improvements. Support Production, Sales, Video and Specialist Vehicle Operations teams with technical issues and product requirements. Maintain accurate technical documentation, revisions and project records using Jira and Git. What were looking for in a KiCAD Hardware Design Engineer Practical electronics industry
experience, including fault diagnosis, schematic interpretation and identifying circuit issues. Working knowledge and practical experience of KiCAD PCB software this is mandatory. Experience using electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators and PCB rework tools. Ability to research component functions and select suitable modern or smaller replacement components for existing circuits. Soldering capability would be advantageous, alongside familiarity with Jira, Git and Microsoft 365. Working hours: 42.5 hours per week, 08:#####:00, with a 30-minute break at 13:00. If you want hands-on ownership of electronic products and the chance to solve varied technical challenges in a specialist environment, apply today for this Hardware Design Engineer position. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include



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