Hardware Design Engineer
CV-LibraryColchester, EssexpermanentPosted: 9 April 2026
Apply NowHardware Design Engineer | Colchester area | £45,000 - £55,000 | 25 days holiday + bank holidays
The Opportunity
Design high-precision electronics systems used by leading engineering organisations worldwide.
We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join an established, engineering-led company specialising in precision electronic test and measurement systems. This hands-on role lets you take ownership of projects, designing and developing mixed-signal hardware from concept through to production, within a cooperative, technically strong team.
Move beyond routine design work and influence product development while building deep technical expertise as a Hardware Design Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
Define product specifications with Product Management
Design and develop analogue and digital electronics hardware
Create schematics and multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer
Select components and improve performance, accuracy, and reliability
Debug and validate hardware using lab equipment
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
Take ownership of projects from concept to production
Support products throughout their lifecycle and contribute to design reviews
Essential Skills & Experience
Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience in hardware design
Strong analogue and digital circuit design knowledge
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and test equipment
Experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
Desirable Experience
Altium Designer experience
RF circuit design knowledge
Experience in instrumentation, measurement, or high-reliability systems
What's on Offer
Up to £55,000 salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Life assurance and wellbeing support
Training and professional development
Career progression in a stable, engineering-led business
Cooperative environment prioritising quality
Company events and on-site perks
Apply Now
If you're a Hardware Design Engineer ready to take ownership of challenging electronics projects, work on high-quality electronic systems, and grow your technical career, apply today.
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The Opportunity
Design high-precision electronics systems used by leading engineering organisations worldwide.
We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join an established, engineering-led company specialising in precision electronic test and measurement systems. This hands-on role lets you take ownership of projects, designing and developing mixed-signal hardware from concept through to production, within a cooperative, technically strong team.
Move beyond routine design work and influence product development while building deep technical expertise as a Hardware Design Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
Define product specifications with Product Management
Design and develop analogue and digital electronics hardware
Create schematics and multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer
Select components and improve performance, accuracy, and reliability
Debug and validate hardware using lab equipment
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
Take ownership of projects from concept to production
Support products throughout their lifecycle and contribute to design reviews
Essential Skills & Experience
Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience in hardware design
Strong analogue and digital circuit design knowledge
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and test equipment
Experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
Desirable Experience
Altium Designer experience
RF circuit design knowledge
Experience in instrumentation, measurement, or high-reliability systems
What's on Offer
Up to £55,000 salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Life assurance and wellbeing support
Training and professional development
Career progression in a stable, engineering-led business
Cooperative environment prioritising quality
Company events and on-site perks
Apply Now
If you're a Hardware Design Engineer ready to take ownership of challenging electronics projects, work on high-quality electronic systems, and grow your technical career, apply today.
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