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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Cathcart Technology
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PIC Microcontroller, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842195465-hardware-engineer

## About the Role

They're looking for someone with solid professional experience in embedded hardware or electronics design, who is comfortable getting involved across the hardware development process and can hit the ground running., * Schematic Design

 * Microcontrollers
 * Hardware Debugging & Fault Finding
 * Low Power / Battery Powered Systems

Experience with the following would also be highly desirable:

 * Design for Test (DFT) & Design for Manufacture (DFM)
 * PCB Design & Layout
 * IoT or Sensor-Based Products

Beyond the technical skills, they're really looking for someone that's analytical, hands-on and enjoys getting stuck into problems. You'll be joining a smaller engineering team where everyone has the opportunity to influence products, suggest improvements and take ownership of your work.



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