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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Computer Futures
- **Location:** Stroud, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Computer-Aided Design, Altium Designer, Databases, Software Debugging, Firmware, Hardware Design, OrCAD, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/38036516/

## About the Role

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
5+ years' relevant industry experience.Desirable:

Experience with electronic security products.
Proficiency in Altium and ORCAD CAD tools.
Additional knowledge in electronic or mechanical design.
Experience with JIRA.Experience & Technical Skills
Essential:

Schematic design.
PCB layout design.
EMC evaluation.
Fault replication and debugging.
Technical documentation review.Desirable:

Broader electronic and mechanical design experience.Personal Attributes

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Target-focused and results-oriented.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Eager to take on new challenges and learn new skills.

## Description

The Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and enhancement of electronic security products. This includes creating new hardware designs, improving existing designs, performing board bring-up and debugging, ensuring design-for-manufacturing (DFM) standards, and conducting EMC evaluations.

The role also involves supporting customer issue resolution through replication, investigation, and collaboration with technical support and firmware teams., Design, develop, and evaluate electronic hardware assemblies.
Produce and review electronic schematics and PCB layouts.
Create and review production documentation for electronic designs.
Review and contribute to hardware design specifications.
Develop and assess product technical documentation (e.g., user manuals, in-box guides).
Debug electronic hardware assemblies.
Log and track defects in a central database.
Collaborate with technical support, hardware, and firmware teams to resolve customer issues.
Investigate and resolve hardware design issues and defects.
Conduct EMC compliance testing and resolve related issues.
Assist in building and configuring compliance test fixtures.
Identify and implement process improvements within the department.Person Specification


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