Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £40,000 + Benefits

KO2 is working with an innovative engineering business based in Newcastle that specialises in power electronic solutions for the Energy, Industrial, and Transport sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen their engineering team.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies used within power electronic systems. You will work closely with electronics, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver robust, high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and development of enclosures, assemblies, and components
• Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings
• Supporting designs through prototype, test, and manufacture
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ensuring designs meet technical, quality, and industry standards

Skills & Experience

• Experience of mechanical design of complete machinery, fabrications and assemblies in an engineering focused company.
• Proficiency with Creo (preferred), or experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, or PADs (all acceptable)
• Understanding of mechanical design for electronic or power-related systems is highly desirable
• Ability to produce detailed drawings and documentation
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge power electronic solutions
• Supportive engineering-led environment with opportunities for progression

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging products within a growing and forward-thinking business, this is the role for you.

Apply today with an up to date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Power Electronics Engineer | Newcastle upon Tyne
Up to £70,000 | Visa Sponsorship Available

Join a fast-growing tech company developing high-voltage server systems for quantum analytics. We’re seeking a skilled Power Electronics Engineer for a permanent role with full visa sponsorship available.

The Role

You’ll design and develop high-power conversion systems (10 kW+), covering AC-AC, DC-DC and DC-AC platforms. From simulation and modelling through to testing, validation and certification support, you’ll play a key role in shaping our next-generation hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and model advanced converter designs using PLECS/CADSTAR or similar tools.
• Execute functional, thermal and electrical testing of prototypes.
• Produce technical documentation and safety files for approvals.
• Conduct EMC and power compliance testing with design-level mitigation.
• Apply expertise in wide-bandgap tech, especially SiC-based systems.

Essential Skills

• Strong grounding in power electronics design, control methods and system simulation.
• Experience in analogue/digital circuit development.
• Understanding of switching devices, thermal design and electromagnetic assembly considerations.
• Awareness of embedded control and EMC behaviour.

Desirable

• Experience with energy, industrial or high-power product development.

Apply today with an up to date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Senior Power Supply Engineer – Green Energy & EV Charging Innovation

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Fully Onsite)
Salary: £65,000

KO2’s client, a leading technology business based in Newcastle, designs and develops advanced products used within the EV charging and green power sectors. Their innovative solutions are helping to shape a cleaner, more sustainable future — and they are now seeking a Senior Power Supply Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, analysing, and validating power electronic systems for use across the company’s next-generation EV and renewable energy products. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that each design is efficient, reliable, and ready for manufacture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and testing innovative power electronic designs through simulation, prototyping, and validation.
• Producing detailed documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and validation reports, to support all development stages.
• Collaborating with production engineers to ensure a smooth transition from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.
• Supporting PCB layout and CAD design activities to ensure robust and manufacturable hardware.
• Contributing to design reviews and clearly presenting technical findings.
• Providing engineering support during installation, commissioning, and in-field deployment of equipment.
• Maintaining compliance with ISO9001 and internal quality assurance processes.

About You

You’ll bring both technical depth and a practical, hands-on approach to solving complex design challenges. Ideally, you’ll hold a degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering and have proven experience in the design and testing of power electronic converters (AC:AC, DC:DC, DC:AC) or motor drive systems.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of power conversion topologies and control methods.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as PLECS or equivalent.
• The ability to take designs from concept through to production.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Why Join?

• Work on technology that’s driving the future of green power and EV infrastructure.
• Join a forward-thinking and highly skilled team in a supportive environment.
• Competitive salary of £65,000, with opportunities for career development.
• Fully onsite role based in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering a dynamic and collaborative workplace.

If you’re passionate about clean energy and want to contribute to world-class technology in the EV charging space, KO2 would love to hear from you on behalf of their client.

Full Stack Software Developer – Newcastle

KO2’s client develops cutting-edge technologies that have a real-world impact. They’re now looking for a Full Stack Software Developer to join their growing digital team in Newcastle and take their software platforms to the next level.

This is your chance to own and evolve web, mobile, and cloud solutions—integrating seamlessly with industry-leading hardware and delivering insights that matter.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the digital team, you’ll:

• Enhance and evolve an ASP.NET Core web application and supporting services
• Develop intuitive front-end interfaces and robust back-end APIs
• Ensure seamless presentation across web and mobile platforms
• Integrate with PC and mobile apps that sync with the client’s hardware devices
• Drive DevOps best practices across CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and deployment
• Design and maintain a cybersecurity-first architecture, including penetration testing
• Optimise an Azure-based infrastructure for high availability and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful new features
• Shape the design of future products, including AI and data modelling initiatives

Tech Stack

• Web: ASP.NET Core, C#, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• PC: C#, XAML, USB-MTP
• Mobile: Cordova (iOS & Android)
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure, CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing
• Security: Secure coding, authentication, penetration testing
• Hardware: Industry-leading devices, digitally integrated

What They are Looking For

KO2’s client is seeking a creative, forward-thinking developer who thrives in collaboration and is excited about building systems with real-world impact.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Expertise in RESTful API design and integration
• An eye for UX/UI design and brand-consistent interfaces
• Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control, automation)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and performance tuning
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity best practices
• Familiarity with mobile or desktop development (a plus!)
• A proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for improvement

Why Join?

With KO2’s client, your work will directly impact global industries and communities. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Flexible, hybrid working in Newcastle
• Opportunities to grow into new tech areas, including AI and data science
• A supportive, collaborative culture where innovation is celebrated

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help build the next generation of digital solutions with KO2’s client.

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

KO2’s client is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Newcastle. This is a key hire within the business, offering the opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically challenging projects that combine software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

The core requirement is strong embedded software expertise – everything else is a bonus. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and working across disciplines, this role will give you exactly that.

The Role:

• Developing and maintaining embedded software solutions for complex engineering systems
• Collaborating with electronics and mechanical teams on cross-disciplinary projects
• Tackling varied technical challenges across firmware, C/C++, C#, and Python (all nice-to-haves, but not essential)
• Involvement in the full development lifecycle, from design through to deployment

About You:

• Strong experience with embedded software development is essential
• Comfortable working close to hardware and within cross-functional teams
• Any additional skills in modern C++, C#, Python, RTOS, or firmware are highly desirable but not required

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 depending on experience
• Flexible working: 3 days onsite in Newcastle, 2 days working from home
• A role with huge variety – no two projects are the same
• The chance to play a pivotal part in shaping software direction for a growing team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer who wants to work on innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.

If you’re an experienced engineer with a passion for embedded software, we’d love to hear from you.