Hardware Engineer - Product Development
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Hardware Engineer – Product DevelopmentLocation: DerbyshireIndustry: Embedded Hardware | Remote CommunicationsSalary: £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.