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Hardware Design Engineer

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a talented electronics design engineer to join their innovative product development team. In this dynamic role, you will transform high-level design briefs into fully tested PCB assemblies ready for mass production. Collaborating closely with software engineers and manufacturing partners, you'll tackle complex technical challenges and contribute to cutting-edge projects. This opportunity offers a chance to mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in a fast-paced environment, making a significant impact on the future of digital signage technology. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

5+ years of experience as an electronics design engineer.
Degree in engineering or computer science is required.

Produce hardware designs and create innovative solutions.
Test and validate new designs prior to mass production.

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Analogue and Digital Electronics Design Theory

Signal Integrity

High-Speed Signaling

Root Cause Analysis

Soldering Skills

Independent Work

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

EDA Tools (Cadence)

Electronic Test Equipment

BrightSign, the global market leader in digital signage media players, seeks an electronics design engineer to join our product development team. Working closely with the embedded software group and our contract-manufacturing partners, you will be responsible – often on tight deadlines – for turning a high-level design brief into a fully tested PCB assembly suitable for high-volume mass production.

Responsibilities

Produce hardware designs (including block diagrams, design specifications and schematics)
Create innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems
Produce technical information for manufacturing partners and service teams
Chair hardware design meetings and reviews
Test and validate new designs prior to mass production
Resolve problems reported by manufacturing partners, customers, suppliers or others
Provide mentoring and guidance to junior employees
Assist colleagues with electronics-related issues as necessary
Champion and model good practice at all times

Qualifications and Skills

Degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline
Minimum 5 years industry experience as an electronics design engineer
Experience of Design for Test
Experience of using EDA tools (preferably Cadence, but cross-training can be arranged)
Basic understanding of software
Experience in Analogue and Digital electronics design theory
Experience of signal integrity and high-speed signaling, power supplies, communication buses, peripheral interfacing
Hands on skills in soldering, building and reworking of prototypes
Practical experience of setting up and using electronic test equipment
Good problem-solving skills and root cause analysis
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience of FPGA/ASIC design and logic synthesis
Knowledge of digital video systems