Hardware Development Engineer

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines. Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Bühler is active in over 140 countries and has more than 13,000 employees worldwide. Every day, two billion people consume foods made with Bühler processes, including flour, rice, pasta, chocolate, coffee, and beer. We are continuously working to create sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world’s most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technologies, process solutions, and services. Our Optical Sorting business in the UK has been a pioneer in sorting technology since 1947, earning five Queen’s Awards for its exceptional contributions. With the capability to optimise over 300 commodities, we are a trusted provider of cutting-edge sorting technology worldwide.

Reporting to the Hardware Development Manager, the Hardware Development Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing electronics and machine vision systems for prototyping and production of sorting machines.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Conducting feasibility studies and evaluation of ideas to produce design specifications for machines or parts of machines that meet agreed functional requirements.
• Designing and developing both analog and digital circuit modules for specific functions; liaise with other design engineers to integrate these modules into systems that meet specified requirements and within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Utilising PCB schematics capture and PCB layout design using tools such as Altium Designer and Mentor Xpedition.
• Undertaking FPGA design and System on Chip (SoC) design, specifically with Xilinx and Lattice technologies; experience in microcontroller design is desirable.
• Implementing and verifying electronic circuit modules to ensure they meet agreed design specifications and internal quality standards.
• Introducing innovative and elegant solutions to improve the quality and reliability of circuit modules and machine systems.
• Conducting cost-benefit analysis of new components and design ideas to ensure cost-effective solutions; source and recommend new parts as necessary.
• Maintaining detailed documentation on all aspects of new components or modifications, including specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, and operational instructions.
• Undertaking performance evaluations of existing machines when problems arise, recommending or initiating modifications to resolve issues.
• Providing technical support across departments to address problems encountered in new and existing designs.
• Engaging in interdisciplinary interaction with mechanical and electrical aspects of design, ensuring cohesive and integrated solutions.
• Bringing innovative ideas and cooperating with multicultural teams across global sites.
• Providing practical and technical expertise with extensive use of lab equipment.

Required Qualifications

• You will ideally have a bachelor’s degree in electronics or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in hardware development within an organisation that develops and brings products to market.
• PCB layout experience.
• Component and system fault finding experience.
• Safety certification experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• EMC testing and approvals experience.

Remuneration

• Apply using your curriculum vitae.

At Bühler, we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world of possibilities. Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership, and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together!

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