Hardware Design EngineerKingsbury Sutton Limited • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hardware Design Engineer
Kingsbury Sutton Limited
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Über
Location: West Midlands Our Client:
Our client is a genuine market leader and global supplier of specialist equipment, solutions and services, for the Police, Military, Government and Industrial sectors, with many years of experience. Specialising in the design and manufacture of communications accessories for all radio makes and models. Our client supply body-worn, mobile and static video surveillance equipment and offer installation services to all types of technical equipment into vehicles, both covertly and overtly. This service covers all the UK at our fully equipped installation workshop, or at the Customers premises. Our client works closely with Motorola as an Application Partner in both DIMETRA and MOTOTRBO systems. Teaming up with Motorola to produce solutions that support DMR and TETRA radio users, along with their diverse requirements across the globe, to ensure critical specialisms are fully supported for demanding roles. The company operates from a single site on the outskirts of Birmingham and is within walking distance of good transport links for airport, rail or local bus services in support of employee parking.
The Role
The Technical Support team provides comprehensive assistance across multiple departments, including Production, Video Support, Specialist Vehicle Operations, and Sales. We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Design Engineer who can take ownership of tasks involving product PCB redesign, issue resolution, and production support across a diverse range of products.
Specific duties and responsibilities
Schematic Design
– Ability to read and create schematic diagrams for company products. Fault Diagnosis
– Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing faults on products, using supporting documentation for items returned by customers or identified during production builds. Willingness to expand technical knowledge of company technologies, including research, component releases, and understanding radio systems to meet specific task requirements. Product Testing
– Comprehensive understanding of product functionality, associated radio connections, and correct testing procedures. Team Support
– Ability to provide assistance to any team member seeking help. If unsure, take ownership of the issue and escalate to the appropriate resource. Product Development & Future Technologies
– Contribute to product development initiatives and stay informed about emerging technologies relevant to the company’s offerings.
The Candidate
Electronics Expertise
– Prior experience in the electronics industry is essential, including the ability to diagnose faults, design & interpret schematics, and work down to component level. The role involves PCB-related tasks, such as schematic/circuit design as well as PCB layout. This will then bring the PCB to a complete assembly. Practical Skills
– Strong soldering skills required, along with proficiency in using technical equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and PCB rework tools. Software Knowledge:
Jira; KiCAD (Mandatory); Altium (Only for legacy PCB conversion to KiCAD); Microsoft Office 365 Suite Communication
– Demonstrates strong communication skills within the team and across the company, providing support and collaboration when required. Problem Solving
– Proficient in diagnosing technical issues within product ranges by reviewing schematics or drawings, identifying faults, and coordinating corrective actions with the assembly team. Job-Specific Skills
– KiCAD knowledge is mandatory within this role. Collaborates within the Technical Support Department to discuss and refine product designs. A strong understanding of customer needs ensures products are optimized with features and capabilities that enhance the end-user experience. Organisation and Project Responsibility
– Takes pride and ownership in products developed by the team. In the event of faults or customer complaints, works proactively with the team to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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