Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer Key Responsibilities Development of new hardware: * Participate in development of new hardware according to established processes in the R&D department, including architecture, component selection, schematics, layout, production documentation, test procedures etc. * Create and maintain documentation of designs during development * Work on projects with other R&D team members to develop new products within the company’s portfolio Within projects: * Study relevant technologies, solutions, and functionalities, as required by project documents in study reports * Prototype bring-up and verification * Carry out EMC and environmental testing according to the needs of the project and the product’s intended area of application * Document design (simulations, calculations, EMC scans, measurement results etc.) according to current company procedures * Generate and archive documentation for production according to current company procedures * Follow up with manufacturers during the NPI process * Test and verify pilot series Maintenance of existing products: * Assist manufacturers with questions regarding products and components * Analyse returned products to reveal possible design weaknesses * Perform engineering change orders according to ECO procedure * Ensure that production documentation is up to date in the ERP system (or equivalent) General: * Stay up to date on development procedures in R&D * Stay up to date on development in relevant technology and components Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required * Hardware development (embedded systems, DSP, analogue and digital audio systems) * Hardware testing * Experience using CADSTAR and / or Altium is advantageous * Strong technical documentation skills Education / Experience * Degree level qualification in Electronic Engineering * Vocational and work-based learning also welcomed