Hardware Design Engineer

Hardware Design Engineer | Up to £50,000 | Colchester area | + Excellent Benefits

We're looking for an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to join a well-established and innovative engineering business in the Colchester area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of electronic hardware development projects, working on a range of products from initial concept through to production. You'll be joining a supportive engineering team where your technical expertise and ideas will make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing and developing analogue and digital electronic circuits

Creating schematics and PCB layouts

Leading hardware development projects from concept to production

Selecting components, testing prototypes and debugging electronic circuits

Working closely with software, mechanical and manufacturing teams

Supporting existing products and driving continuous improvements

Producing technical documentation and participating in design reviews

What We're Looking For

Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience

Ideally 2–5 years' experience in electronic hardware design

Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design

Experience with PCB design and schematic capture software

Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment

Good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage projects

Experience with Altium Designer or RF circuit design would be advantageous

What's in it for you?

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Life assurance

Gym/spa membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and further education opportunities

Company social events

Friendly team and genuine work-life balance

Interested?

If you're a Hardware Design Engineer looking for a new challenge with excellent benefits and the opportunity to lead exciting design projects, apply today