At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and troubleshoot innovative electronic products in a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Join a global leader in power and grid technology based in Belfast.
- Benefits: Work on cutting-edge projects with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exposure to the latest technology.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector with your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering; experience in hardware design.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a global leader in power and grid technology to recruit a Hardware/Electronics Engineer based in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team developing market-leading monitoring and diagnostics products used by electrical utilities and industrial customers worldwide. You'll work on a varied role covering hardware design, fault finding, product improvement and manufacturing support, contributing to the ongoing development of innovative electronic products.
What you'll be doing:
- Troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical products and identifying robust engineering solutions.
- Designing and implementing hardware improvements and product updates.
- Working closely with hardware, software and firmware engineers to ensure seamless product integration.
- Managing small engineering projects to deliver customer requirements.
- Supporting manufacturing by improving product yield through the design of test procedures and test fixtures.
- Redesigning PCB assemblies to address component obsolescence and supply chain shortages.
- Participating in hardware design reviews and ensuring engineering standards are maintained.
- Providing technical support across the wider engineering function as required.
What you'll need:
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering (HND applicants with relevant industry experience will also be considered).
- Previous experience in hardware or electronics design.
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- A good understanding of embedded systems.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Desirable experience:
- Schematic capture using Altium or similar ECAD software.
- PCB design, including multilayer boards.
- EMC design principles.
- FPGA development.
- Command Line Interface (CLI) experience.
- Firmware knowledge including RTOS or Linux.
- Python programming.
What's on offer:
- Opportunity to work on innovative, industry-leading products.
- Collaborative engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology within the energy sector.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Vickerstock to view a wide selection of our current jobs. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Hardware/Electronics Engineer in Belfast employer: Vickerstock
Vickerstock offers an exceptional work environment for Hardware/Electronics Engineers in Belfast, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing innovative power and grid technology solutions. With a strong focus on employee growth, collaborative culture, and exposure to cutting-edge technology, this role provides the perfect platform for engineers to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
