Requirements
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for taking functional requirements for hardware, studying potential solutions and producing the most efficient design to reliably meet the needs of the project.
• Understand the full system architecture to ensure all interactions with other hardware and software are fully considered.
• Conduct necessary calculations and/or simulations to prove design functionality prior to
prototype build.
• Use appropriate CAD software to produce schematics and PCB layouts.
• Work closely with the Software Engineers throughout the project where firmware or software integration is required.
• Write hardware specifications detailing functionality and interfaces.
• Produce appropriate manufacturing data to enable efficient production of the design.
• Prepare test documentation for both validation and functional testing.
• Take part and present where required at design reviews and progress meetings.
• Document the design process followed throughout from concept to production.
• Stay informed on latest technologies relevant to the company’s products.
• Provide support to legacy Electronic/Electrical products and establish solutions for
obsolescence
• Ensure the company's Quality Management System is followed in all matters relating to
Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
• Ensure the programme of work is aligned with the project plan and to monitor and track progress.
• Working on customer premises (UK and overseas) from time to time.
• Accurate completion of documentation.
Qualifications and Skills
• Ability to generate concepts and detailed designs.
• HNC or higher qualification in relevant Electronics\Electrical subject.
• Significant experience operating in positions of technical responsibility in Electrical and Electronic Hardware and Systems.
• Experience in Engineering design, preferably gained in a similar demanding industry.
