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Hardware Engineer - Product Development

Posted: 05/03/26
Recruiter:Zenovo
Reference:3079005731
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Hardware Engineer
Salary:£45,000 - £55,000 Annual
Location:City, Derbyshire
Description: Hardware Engineer Product Development
Location: Derbyshire
Industry: Embedded Hardware Remote Communications
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

We re looking for a Hardware Engineer to join a Product Development team, working on innovative, low-power remote communication products designed for harsh and safety-critical environments. You ll collaborate with electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineers to design, build, test, and industrialise robust products used in rugged environments.

This role offers hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle from concept and architecture through prototyping, testing, and preparation for mass production.

What You ll Be Doing
  • Design and develop electronic hardware components and systems, including PCBs and associated circuitry.
  • Contribute to hardware architecture for new products, ensuring compatibility with firmware and software.
  • Build, test, fault-find, and document prototypes, cables, and test harnesses (including occasional on-site testing).
  • Analyse performance data and generate clear technical and performance reports.
  • Source components, create and maintain BOMs, and research alternative parts.
  • Collaborate closely with firmware, software, mechanical, and production engineering teams.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and handover to manufacturing, including development of automatic test equipment.
  • Investigate and resolve product issues escalated from production or the field.
  • Support maintenance, repairs, and modifications to existing products.
Skills We re Looking For:
  • Strong understanding of electronic hardware design and the product development lifecycle.
  • Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings.
  • Hands-on experience building and testing electronic hardware.
  • Proficient with common test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator).
  • Logical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Skills:
  • Experience with PCB design and component-level troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with microcontrollers and basic programming (e.g. C, Python, assembly) and/or PC-based software.
  • Experience working with low-power or embedded systems.
  • Exposure to regulated, rugged, or safety-critical product environments.
  • Experience supporting products through manufacturing and into the field.

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