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.
Hardware/Electronics Engineer employer: Vickerstock
Vickerstock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative engineering environment in Belfast where you can work on innovative, industry-leading products within the energy sector. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you'll have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology while being part of a highly experienced team dedicated to delivering robust engineering solutions. Join us to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real impact on electrical utilities and industrial customers worldwide.
