Hardware Design Engineer

Great Yarmouth
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Hardware Design Engineer
Location: Great Yarmouth
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on and experienced Hardware Design Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing embedded control systems across multiple product lines, contributing to the development of new equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least two years of experience in embedded systems design.

Job Purpose:

As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will work on embedded systems, FPGA design, and hardware development. You will be responsible for designing and debugging digital and analogue circuits, developing low-level drivers, and interfacing with sensors and motors.

Key Responsibilities:

Embedded Systems:

Work with STM 32 and PIC 18 controllers.
Develop embedded firmware in C/C++.
Develop low-level drivers and interface with sensors and motors.FPGA Design:

Program VHDL and integrate IP for Xilinx and Microsemi FPGA devices.
Develop drivers for memory and communication interfaces.Hardware Design:

Design digital and analogue circuits, with mixed signal multilayer PCB design.
Simulate circuits and debug prototype hardware.
Work on battery-operated low-power systems and interface with sensors and DC motors.Communication Protocols:

Work with Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C, and Bluetooth Low Energy protocols.Skills and Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant electronics subject.
At least two years of experience in embedded electronics hardware design.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in MS Office applications and fluent in both written and spoken English.What's on Offer:

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Company pension scheme with additional contributions.
Annual profit-related bonus.
22 days holiday plus bank holidays, with increases based on time served.If you're a detail-oriented Hardware Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on innovative products, please click "Apply Now

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