Hardware Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer
Location: Clacton-on-Sea
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working

We’re supporting a growing engineering business in Clacton-on-Sea that is looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to play a key role in new product development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on electronic design, problem‑solving, and contributing to the full lifecycle of high‑performance hardware products.

What you’ll be doing

Designing and developing digital and analogue hardware for new and existing products
Creating detailed schematics and PCB layouts using industry‑standard tools (Altium advantageous)
Selecting components and performing analysis to ensure optimal performance and reliability
Developing and executing test plans for prototypes and production units
Debugging and validating hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers and other lab equipment
Working closely with firmware, mechanical, test, NPI and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration
Supporting products through the full lifecycle, from concept through to end‑of‑life
Producing and maintaining technical documentation and participating in design reviews
Providing support to production and, where required, assisting customers and sales teams What you’ll bring

Strong background in hardware design for electronic products
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout
Solid understanding of circuit design principles, including power supplies, signal integrity and noise mitigation
Hands‑on experience with lab test equipment
Experience working within multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
RF design experience is beneficial but not essential
A proactive, detail‑focused approach with good communication skills Why join?

High level of involvement across the full hardware development lifecycle
Opportunity to influence product direction and engineering decisions
Supportive, collaborative engineering culture
Stable, growing business with long‑term opportunities
On‑site role in Colchester within a close‑knit technical team For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
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