Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer
Location: Leeds
Salary: Up to £50,000

About our client
KO2 is working with an established UK manufacturer in Leeds that designs and builds a varied range of products, combining traditional engineering with modern electronics and technology. As they continue to develop new products and evolve their existing range, they're looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their engineering team.

About the role
In this varied, hands-on role you'll own the design, development and ongoing improvement of electronic systems across the product range.

You'll be involved at every stage of product development, from concept and specification through to circuit design, prototyping, testing and production support. You'll develop new hardware and firmware, and improve and maintain existing designs. You'll work closely with the in-house manufacturing, production and quality teams, as well as external suppliers and subcontractors.

Projects can be technically challenging and are delivered to agreed timescales and budgets. You'll be trusted to take ownership and work independently, and you'll make a real difference to both new products and the existing range.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and developing analogue and digital electronic circuits
• Producing schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, harness designs and technical documentation
• Developing and maintaining embedded software and firmware
• Prototyping, testing and validating new designs
• Finding and fixing hardware and software faults
• Improving existing products and electronic systems
• Sourcing components, identifying alternative parts and working with suppliers and PCB assembly manufacturers
• Supporting production, quality assurance and final testing
• Making sure designs meet the relevant technical, safety and regulatory standards

What we're looking for

Essential:

• An HND or degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience designing analogue and digital electronics
• Confidence with schematic capture and PCB layout software, such as Easy-PC or KiCad
• Experience with embedded processors, firmware development and embedded C
• The ability to read, understand and produce schematics and technical documentation
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and see projects through to completion

Desirable:

• Experience with Microchip PIC microcontrollers
• Knowledge of C++, Python and PC software development
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RS485 and I2C
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Why join?

• Varied, hands-on work across hardware and firmware, from concept to production
• Real ownership of projects and the chance to shape new products
• The stability of an established UK manufacturer with in-house manufacturing
• A close working relationship with production, quality and supply chain teams, so you'll see your designs come to life.

How to apply
If you're an all-round electronics engineer who enjoys owning a design from start to finish, especially if you have an ear for audio, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV, or contact ko2 for a confidential chat about the role.