Hardware/Electronics Engineer

Company: Vickerstock
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Location: Lisburn
Job Description:

Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a global leader in power and grid technology to recruit a Hardware/Electronics Engineer based in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team developing market-leading monitoring and diagnostics products used by electrical utilities and industrial customers worldwide. You’ll work on a varied role covering hardware design, fault finding, product improvement and manufacturing support, contributing to the ongoing development of innovative electronic products.

What you’ll be doing

  • Troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical products and identifying robust engineering solutions.
  • Designing and implementing hardware improvements and product updates.
  • Working closely with hardware, software and firmware engineers to ensure seamless product integration.
  • Managing small engineering projects to deliver customer requirements.
  • Supporting manufacturing by improving product yield through the design of test procedures and test fixtures.
  • Redesigning PCB assemblies to address component obsolescence and supply chain shortages.
  • Participating in hardware design reviews and ensuring engineering standards are maintained.
  • Providing technical support across the wider engineering function as required.

What you’ll need

  • Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering (HND applicants with relevant industry experience will also be considered).
  • Previous experience in hardware or electronics design.
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
  • A good understanding of embedded systems.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable experience

  • Schematic capture using Altium or similar ECAD software.
  • PCB design, including multilayer boards.
  • EMC design principles.
  • FPGA development.
  • Command Line Interface (CLI) experience.
  • Firmware knowledge including RTOS or Linux.
  • Python programming.

What’s on offer

  • Opportunity to work on innovative, industry-leading products.
  • Collaborative engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology within the energy sector.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock on .

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Vickerstock to view a wide selection of our current jobs.

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Skills:Hardware Electronic Engineer Lisburn Design

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Posted: June 30th, 2026