Job Description
We have an exciting Hardware Design Engineer role within a fast paced and high-impact R&D Department with our client, a leading indigenous electronics company based in Shannon. With over 30 years of success driven by a culture of Quality, Service, and Product Innovation, our client is at the forefront of emerging Cloud-based and IoT developments. This is a full-time, permanent position and is based fully on-site in Shannon.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigning hardware architecture and board-level design for new fire and gas detection products and Gateway systems.Sourcing, evaluating, and selecting components to ensure a secure supply chain.Designing low-power circuits, DC/DC converters, power management methods, and analogue/mixed-signal board-level design.Implementing processor architecture, digital circuit design, and embedded systems.Working with various communication protocols such as I2C, UART, SPI, USB.Familiarity with RF technology, including antenna design, impedance matching, and performance tuning of RF circuits across different frequencies.Integrating RF technologies such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, WiFi, and Bluetooth.Leading and driving design development from schematic capture to PCB layout, assembly, and test house validation.Ensuring robust designs for ESD/EMI immunities and RF de-sensitization.Partnering with software teams to define and implement firmware, drivers, and algorithms.Acting as an interface between R&D and Supply Chain to manage components' obsolescence and alternatives.Preparation of all Board Assembly files and Drawings for prototypes build and new product release.Key RequirementsHold an honours degree or postgraduate qualification in Electronic Engineering.Have 6+ years of experience in consumer product design, including circuit design, component engineering, integration, embedded systems, and debugging.Possess strong leadership skills and effective communication abilities across multiple disciplines.Demonstrate autonomy in work operation and excellent communication/documentation skills.Understand manufacturing processes, including DFM and DFT for consumer products.Familiarity with Altium Designer Suite will be advantageous.For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Jessica Kennedy.jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie021-2427110 #J-18808-Ljbffr