Hardware Project Engineer

What you’ll be working on

• NPI activities for new hardware solutions, mainly around test and production readiness
• Developing hardware and sensor solutions as part of a wider engineering team
• Supporting PCB design, bring-up, and debugging, including working with analogue circuits and signal integrity considerations
• Working through practical challenges across enclosures, connectors, cabling, and integration
• Building and refining prototypes to support development and validation
• Planning and running testing for new products, including defining test strategies
• Carrying out in-house testing and coordinating external validation (EMC, environmental, shock/vibration)
• Supporting component selection and working with suppliers where needed
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation i.e; assembly guides, test reports, user-facing docs
• Working with quality teams to ensure products meet required standards
• Supporting certification work for hardware used in industrial environments

What they’re looking for

• Background in hardware, electronics, or industrial product development
• Experience working with PCBs, including debugging and bring-up
• Understanding of analogue electronics and real-world signal behaviour
• Comfortable working hands-on: building, testing, and troubleshooting
• Degree or equivalent in electrical, electronic, mechanical engineering, or similar
• Methodical approach, with attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience working to engineering standards and certification requirements
• Able to work with different teams and external suppliers without things getting lost in translation
• Willing to get up to speed quickly on the product and its constraints
• Experience with PLM tools (e.g. Arena) and tools like Jira is helpful, but not essential
• Exposure to certification standards such as CE, UL, or UKCA is useful

What success looks like

• Hardware performs as expected when deployed, not just in test conditions
• PCB and analogue issues are identified and resolved early, not during late-stage testing
• Testing is structured and catches problems before release
• Documentation is clear enough that others can build, test, and support the product properly
• Certification is handled without last-minute surprises
• Process improvements with fewer recurring issues coming back from the field over time

Progression

This role builds into broader ownership over time, typically moving into:

• Leading NPI activities from prototype through to release
• Owning test strategy and validation approaches across products
• Taking responsibility for certification and compliance
• Supporting field issues, customer returns, and technical resolution

What’s on offer

• Work on hardware that’s deployed worldwide in the renewable energy sector
• Stable environment with progressive growth
• Opportunity to take on more ownership as you build familiarity with the products

Apply or email a CV to Imogen@waverecruitment.co.uk.

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