PCB Hardware Design EngineerLocation: LondonJob Type: PermanentWork Setup: Hybrid - 4 days in the officeSalary: £75000Who We AreWe are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The RoleWe have an exciting new opportunity for an PCB Hardware Design Engineer to join Robert Walters as a Consultant. As a Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients. What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and test electronic systems from concept to production using Altium for PCB layout, Embedded microprocessors for hardware, DC/stepper motor control, cable design and wiring, C/C++ firmware, while ensuring compliance with EMC, Safety, and RoHS standards
• Provide 2nd line technical support across project phases, leveraging IT/PC/networking skills
• Collaborate in project teams through peer reviews, progress reporting, and meeting targets
• Design and develop integrated hardware and control systems for diamond manipulation automation, incorporating collaborative robots, motors, microcontrollers, and pneumatics via rapid prototyping, simulation, and end-to-end product life cycle management including test specifications, PCBs, and production documentation
• Apply engineering ingenuity to design and test hardware solutions for defined automation problems
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to integrate solutions into overall technology and processes
• Champion "Safety First" by enforcing all safety regulations, practices, and procedures; establishing best-practice operating protocols to safeguard self and colleagues; and partnering with safety experts to uphold electronics-specific safety standards

Must Have

• Proficient in PCB development and electronic design capture using Altium
• Experience with firmware development in C++
• Knowledge of compliance standards (EMC, Safety, RoHS) and R&D processes
• Collaborative team player with excellent verbal/written communication, IT/PC/networking literacy, and commitment to high-quality electronics development
• Passionate about continuous learning, staying current with technologies, and adhering to electronic/automation/robotics safety standards

What's NextIf you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.