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Python Test Engineer

Python Test Engineer

Office Location: Newark-on-Trent

Working Type: 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote

Salary: £50,000

KO2’s client, a pioneering company in the assistive listening space, is seeking a talented Python Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. This innovative firm is part of a Swedish holding company and is currently merging with a USA-based company. They specialize in cutting-edge technology such as inductive loops for hearing aids, infrared Wi-Fi audio systems, Bluetooth development, and wireless phones, with a global presence of 150 employees, including 60 in the UK.

The business will also consider a test engineer who is more junior, motivated and looking to pursue a professional testing career. So if you are a motivated individual and looking to build skills for a professional testing career, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Python Test Engineer, you will take ownership of testing and validating features within the existing Python framework.
Collaborate closely with embedded engineers to integrate automation into the testing framework.
Manage Jenkins systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
Write and execute manual test procedures while contributing to the overall quality assurance process.
Engage with requirements gathering to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Python Test Engineer.
Familiarity with embedded terminals is a plus but not mandatory—KO2’s client is flexible on skills for the right motivated individual.
Understanding of test-driven development (TDD) and experience with automation is essential.

What We Offer:

A flexible work environment with 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.
An opportunity to be part of a growing team focused on enhancing the hearing experience for users worldwide.
Competitive salary of £50,000.

If you’re a motivated and talented Python Test Engineer looking to make a difference in the assistive listening industry, we want to hear from you! Join KO2’s client and help shape the future of audio technology.

Electronic Technician

Electronics Technician – £21 per hour – Leicester

Are you an Electronics Technician with a passion for fault-finding and hands-on work? KO2’s client is expanding and looking for a skilled individual to join the team in Leicester. KO2’s client specialize in building digital readouts and encoders for engineering machines, delivering precision measurement solutions for various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Fix issues with digital readout and encoder systems for machinery.
Perform basic maintenance tasks such as measuring components, diagnosing wiring issues, and ensuring everything is running smoothly before it reaches the engineering team.
Collaborate closely between engineering and production, troubleshooting equipment and machinery on the production line.
Use your knowledge of proximity sensors, pneumatics, and fault-finding to identify issues and communicate effectively with service providers for specialized machinery.
Fault-find and diagnose issues using an oscilloscope and multimeter, ensuring the smooth operation of the production line.
Read schematics, trace wiring faults, and fix smaller equipment issues like label printers or incorrect wiring components.

Requirements:

Proven experience as an Electronics Technician, with the ability to use an oscilloscope and multimeter.
Comfortable diagnosing a range of equipment from simple fixes to more complex sensor-related issues.
Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot production line machinery faults.
Hands-on experience with basic machine maintenance and repair tasks.

This onsite role is perfect for an Electronics Technician who thrives in a production environment, helping streamline processes and prevent downtime. You’ll be an essential part of our team, working between engineering and production to ensure equipment is in top condition before it needs more specialized attention.

Pay: £21 per hour, with the potential to go permanent at £31,000 per annum.

If you’re a dedicated Electronics Technician ready to join a growing team, apply now!

Electronic Technician

October 2, 2024/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics Technician – Leading the Future of Autonomous Transportation (Coventry)

KO2’s client, a world-renowned leader in autonomous transportation devices, based in Coventry, is looking for a hands-on Electronics Technician to join their award-winning team. With a reputation for excellence, including Royal Awards for innovation and design, this is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a company that’s shaping the future of transport.

This Electronics Technician role is perfect for someone with a passion for electronics, perhaps even a hobbyist, who enjoys working with their hands and has a keen eye for detail. You’ll be working on intricate boards, performing microscopic soldering, and building electronic systems from the ground up. If you have an HND or similar qualification and experience in electronics, this is the chance to take your skills to the next level.

As an Electronics Technician in this team, you will need to be confident working independently, handling multiple tasks, and managing your workload effectively. With 100% on-site work, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your hands-on skills will truly shine.

In return, KO2’s client offers a competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000, and you’ll enjoy an early finish every Friday, allowing for a great work-life balance. If you’re a talented Electronics Technician looking for a permanent role with one of the industry’s most respected innovators, this is the job for you!

Apply now to be a part of something truly revolutionary!

Python Test Engineer

September 28, 2024/in Midlands Contract /by Chris Oddy

Role: Python Test Engineer

Location: Onsite in Warwick

Join KO2’s Client: Exciting Opportunity in Medical Device Testing

KO2’s client, a prestigious Queens Award-winning business, is seeking a skilled contractor to work on a cutting-edge medical device project. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a vital industry while enjoying a competitive pay rate of £60 per hour.

Role Responsibilities:

Develop and take responsibility for Test Strategies, Test Plans, and Test Execution.
Produce Test Scripts using Python.
Manage documentation and ensure compliance with medical standards.
Identify and raise defects throughout the testing process.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in test strategy development and execution.
Strong proficiency in Python for test script creation.
Familiarity with medical device documentation and compliance standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

If you’re ready to make an impact in the medical device sector with a leading company, apply today!

Power Electronics Engineer

September 18, 2024/in Midlands, Remote Working Contract /by Chris Oddy

– Contract length: 6 months initially
– Location: Birmingham – Hybrid
– Rate: Up to £65 per hour – Outside IR35

The Role: A leading electronics company developing innovative Renewable Energy Systems is looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to join their team. You will be working on the design of a high-power inverter for solar and wind energy systems, converting DC to AC for homes, businesses, and the electrical grid.

Joining at the early development stage, you will play a key role in this cutting-edge green energy project. The client is eager to hire a Power Electronics Engineer quickly for this exciting opportunity.

Skills required:
– Full product design lifecycle experience
– Strong background in Power Electronics – DC-AC, DC-DC, AC-DC
– Knowledge of various topologies
– Proficiency with Altium for schematic and layout

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

September 18, 2024/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Job Title: Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Location: Coventry, UK

Salary: Up to £30,000

Join our clients exceptional mechanical engineering team during a period of remarkable growth. As a member of our growing technical team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on varied and fascinating projects that can make a real difference in people’s lives.

What You’ll Do:

Collaborate in multi-functional project teams, working closely with designers, electronics, software engineers, and other specialists to integrate visual and functional aspects of products.
Engage in the design and development of innovative consumer products, novel transport solutions, and safety-critical medical devices.
Take on technical design responsibilities while receiving guidance and support from experienced engineers.
Showcase your design contributions on well-known platforms, from supermarkets to television.
Collaborative opportunities with world-leading experts on impactful design and development projects.
Gain hands-on experience in designing mechanisms, creating mathematical models, and building/testing prototypes in state-of-the-art workshops and labs.

What We are Looking for:

A creative problem solver with a passion for generating innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
A strong academic background combined with natural engineering intuition and a genuine interest in product development.
Ability to quickly learn new skills and adapt in a dynamic consultancy environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to engage and collaborate with clients and colleagues.
Enthusiastic, hardworking, and proud of your work, embodying our passion for product creation and delivery.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with paid overtime.
22 days of holiday plus bank holidays
A 37-hour working week with half-day Fridays
Substantial annual discretionary profit-related bonus and two additional fixed holiday bonuses.
Pension scheme.
Cycle to work scheme and paid parking permit.

Electronic Engineer

September 17, 2024/in Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronic Engineer

Location of Office: Chesterfield

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

The role: A position is now available for an Electronic Engineer to join a client in their Chesterfield based offices. Our client design, develop and manufacture a range of electronic products for the healthcare sector with a focus on sensory solutions.

Experience or knowledge of the following is required:

PCB layout and design
Circuit prototyping and testing
Mixed signal circuit design
Embedded C

This role is for an Electronic Engineer who has a recent relevant HND or degree qualification and some industry experience, this can be as work experience whilst studying or after graduation. You will be given the chance to work in a role where you will get experience across a host of electronics design techniques including PCB design, mixed signal circuits, embedded programming in C and microcontroller design.

This role will be ideal for an Electronic Engineer who is looking to work in a range of electronics disciplines with a keen eye for detail who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced environment. You will be working in a small team so can expect plenty of variety in the role and chance to develop your skills quickly and with support from experienced Engineers.

Desirable experience:

CAD Design tools
Microcontroller development – ARM, STM32, PIC etc

If you are an Electronic engineer keen to build your career within a new product development focussed business, then contact Laurence Powell or Chris Fawcett from KO2 embedded recruitment solutions for all the details.

Electronic Engineer

September 13, 2024/in Midlands, South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics Engineer

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000
Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid – 1 days a week from home)

KO2’s client is a renowned leader in developing exciting, product-based, regulated solutions, and they’re seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team. If you’re an Electronics Engineer with experience in both analogue and digital electronics, with the opportunity to work on FPGA designs using Verilog, this is the role for you.

In this role, you’ll have the chance to work in a highly regulated industry, focusing on ground-breaking product development in sectors where precision and compliance are key. If you thrive in environments that require meticulous attention to detail and regulated workflows, you’ll fit right in.

Key Skills Needed:

Strong background in analogue and digital electronics.
Experience or interest in FPGA development using Verilog.
A passion for regulated industry work, with the mindset to deliver high-quality, compliant products.

This opportunity is ideal for an Electronics Engineer who enjoys working with innovative products and thrives in a regulated environment. Join a collaborative team, contribute to world-changing technologies, and grow your career in a company that truly values its people.

Benefits Package:

Profit Share – Including a tax-free element
26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Holiday Buy/Sell
9% Pension from day 1 (no need to pay in)
Private Medical
Death in Service
Income Protection
Cycle to Work Scheme
Sabbatical after 5 years (6 months)
Employee-Owned Company

Apply today to KO2’s client and become the next Electronics Engineer shaping the future of cutting-edge, regulated product design.

Senior Electronics Engineer

September 3, 2024/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: Up to £70,000
Work Schedule: 4-day workweek, with Fridays off

The Opportunity:

Join an innovative electronics company dedicated to designing and manufacturing products that enhance mobility for those in need. My client is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead the electronics taskwork in their R&D team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Electronics Engineer: Oversee all electronic taskwork within the R&D team. There is an Electronics Technician and Test Engineer to delegate suitable taskwork to.
Product Development: Play a pivotal role in an exciting product roadmap, including new IoT projects.
End-to-End Involvement: Experience the full lifecycle of product development, from initial concept to final delivery.

Your skills:

Design Expertise: Expertise across the full electronic design lifecycle, from design to manufacture
Circuit Design: Skilled in both Analogue and Digital circuit design.
EMC Compliance: Experience in designing for EMC compliance.
PCB Design: Strong skills in PCB schematic design and layout.
Communication Interfaces: Familiarity with RS232, RS485, I2C, UART, SPI.

Why Join?

Impactful Work: Be involved in multiple projects that either enhance existing products with new features or develop brand-new innovations.
Collaborative Environment: Work within an SME that is part of a larger group, ensuring you see projects through from start to finish. The business is responsible for all R&D for the group.

To learn more about this exciting role, contact Chris Oddy.

Embedded Software Engineer

August 13, 2024/in Midlands, North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Software Engineer

Cannock

£45,000 – £53,000

KO2’s client, an innovative company based in Cannock, is seeking a talented Embedded Software Design Engineer to join their R&D team. They specialize in designing cutting-edge communication devices for home control systems with advanced Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. As part of an independent, internationally-supported R&D business, this role offers a dynamic environment to contribute to exciting new projects.

Role Overview:

As a Embedded Software Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development and enhancement of our client’s communication systems. The embedded software engineer will work closely with ARM-based microcontrollers and leverage their expertise in embedded C programming. Your responsibilities will include understanding complex systems, including board-level schematics and hardware functions, to ensure comprehensive product testing and development.

The position offers an opportunity to be involved throughout the entire design process, from initial concept to final manufacture. You will be the sole software developer, collaborating with the R&D manager and a small team, to maintain and innovate test and application code.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and optimize embedded software in C.
Work with ARM-based microcontrollers, particularly the STM32 family.
Integrate Bluetooth and WiFi systems into broader applications.
Utilize bus systems such as RS232, I2C, SPI, etc.
Engage in bootloader support and real-time operating system integration.
Employ graphical user interface tools for testing and debugging.
Use hardware tools such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and JTAG debuggers.
Create detailed documentation, including requirements profiles and architecture diagrams.

Skills & Experience:

A degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Proven experience with embedded software development.
Familiarity with development tools and transferrable skills.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience between £45,000 – £53,000
40-hour work week with flexible working options.
32 days of paid annual leave, including fixed holidays at Christmas and bank holidays.
Supportive pension scheme.
Structured appraisal process and training opportunities as required.

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, with a 45-minute daily break.

Join our client’s expanding team and be a part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and creativity in technology.