Hardware Designer

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Hardware Designer – HealthTech Startup (Derbyshire)

Are you an experienced hardware designer with a passion for improving healthcare through innovative technology? Join our excitingHealthTech start-up customerinDerbyshireand play a key role in developing cutting-edge solutions that make a real difference to healthcare systems.

Position:Hardware Designer

Salary:£60,000+ Benefits Package

Company:HealthTech Start-up Focused on Revolutionizing Healthcare

About the Role:

As aHardware Designer, you will be responsible for designing and developing the physical components of our customer's innovative electronic systems and devices. Working closely with electrical engineers, product developers, and other specialists, you'll create efficient and functional hardware products aimed at improving healthcare technology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailedschematicsand circuit diagrams for hardware components, including sensors, processors, and electronic parts.
  • Select the most appropriate components, such as microcontrollers, sensors, and connectors, based on project requirements.
  • Buildprototypesto test and validate design concepts, using tools like breadboarding or simulation software.
  • Ensure hardware components are compatible and integrate seamlessly within the overall system, working closely with software engineers.
  • Design systems withedge processingcapabilities, enabling real-time data processing locally.
  • Testprototypesto ensure they meet specifications, performance standards, and efficiency goals.
  • Continuously improve the design based on feedback from testing and collaboration with other team members.
  • Create detailedtechnical documentation, including wiring diagrams, installation instructions, and specs for future development and deployment.
  • Preparemanufacturing documentation, including assembly instructions, component lists (BOM), and quality control procedures.
  • Work closely withmanufacturersto ensure that the designs can be produced at scale, aligning materials, processes, and production lines.
  • Oversee thepackagingprocess to ensure products are ready for transport and installation at customer sites.
  • Assist withfield testingand installation to ensure the hardware functions properly in real-world environments.
  • Address and resolvehardware issuesthat arise during deployment or in the field.

About You:

  • Educational Background:A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field is desirable.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency inCAD tools(e.g., Altium, Eagle, KiCad),PCB design, andsimulation software.
  • Experience with embedded systems and microelectronics.
  • Knowledge ofedge processingand connectivity features.
  • Problem-Solving Skills:Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues, optimize designs for performance, and think creatively to meet user needs.
  • Communication Skills:Strong ability to collaborate with engineers, product teams, and manufacturers and document and explain designs effectively.

Uneekis an inclusive organisation, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on age or other personal characteristics.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Industries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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