Hardware Design Engineer

APRIL QUEST LIMITED
Cambridge, United Kingdom
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 156K

Job location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Software Debugging
Embedded Software
Firmware
Hardware Design
Radio-Frequency Identification
Schematic Capture
Pcb Layout

Job description

  • Design and develop hardware systems, including architecture, schematics, PCB layout, and embedded solutions for battery-powered products
  • Lead and participate in the full hardware development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, prototyping, testing, debugging, firmware, and production support.
  • Ensure all products meet relevant regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601, 61326, 60335, ISO13485) and support new product introduction (NPI) processes.
  • Develop and execute test plans, conduct EMC testing, and troubleshoot hardware issues to ensure product reliability and compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, software, and manufacturing, to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for hardware designs, test results, and compliance records.
  • Stay current with advancements in low-power design, BLE, RF technologies, and embedded firmware.
  • Provide production support and resolve issues related to hardware performance and manufacturability.

Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering medical, diagnostic, or scientific devices.
  • Strong background in analogue, digital, RF, low power, and embedded systems design.
  • Proficiency in electronics design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and debugging.
  • Experience with EMC testing, compliance, and regulatory standards (IEC 60601, 61326, 60335).
  • Demonstrated expertise in low-power design, signal conditioning BLE, and RF systems.
  • Hands-on experience with embedded firmware development
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Requirements of the Hardware Design Engineer

  • Experience supporting products through the full liecycle, from concept to production.
  • Familiarity with production support and NPI processes.

Benefits & conditions

  • Contract
  • Published: 7 hours ago
  • From £500 to £600 per day

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