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Electronic Design Engineer

February 20, 2025/in Midlands, North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronic Design Engineer

Location of Office: Stoke-On-Trent

Location of work: Hybrid WFH available

Salary: Up to £65,000

The Role: A position is now available for an experienced Electronic Design Engineer to join our clients engineering team as they work towards the design and development of a new range of industry leading products. The successful Electronics Engineer will get the chance to take a lead role working throughout the full design life cycle on a range of products that make our every day lives safer. Our client is a leader in their sector and their products can be seen in use around the globe.

The ideal Electronic Engineer will be an all-rounder who enjoys all aspects of the design process and is comfortable designing circuits and coding microcontrollers in C. You will be working within a small engineering team of like-minded engineers and enjoy the challenge of solving complicated design problems and taking a hands-on approach to working with circuit boards.

Our client has several generations of legacy products that will occasionally need updating and maintaining, at the same time you will also be working on new product designs for future generations of their core products and totally new devices. Our client is using modern technology and design techniques and looking for someone to carry on in this fashion whilst bringing new ideas and experience to their team.

Skills and experience required:

Analog and digital circuit design
Multilayer PCB design and layout
Embedded C programming
Microcontroller development

Desirable skills and experience:

FPGA’s using Verilog – Xilinix or Lattice
MSP430 Microcontroller development
Embedded Linux

To discuss this role in further detail please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Electronics Engineer

February 5, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Join KO2’s Client – A Leading Provider of electronics for explosive detection systems

Are you an electronics engineer with a passion for designing cutting-edge safety solutions? KO2’s client, based in Rochdale, is seeking an electronics engineer to join their expert team in developing world-class equipment designed to protect hazardous environments. This is an exciting opportunity to work on intrinsically safe equipment that limits the energy within hazardous areas, preventing potential explosions.

As an electronics engineer in this role, you will bring your analogue and digital electronics expertise to the table, taking projects from concept phase to mass manufacturing. This position offers a cradle-to-grave design experience, with the chance to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of 10, including specialists in test, PCB, firmware, and technical authoring. You’ll work alongside two other talented electronics engineers in a role that emphasizes analogue electronics. If you’re keen to develop your skills and knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity to dive deeper into the world of functional safety, ATEX, IECEx, and IEC 61508 standards.

While embedded software knowledge is beneficial, this is a primarily 90% electronics role with an exciting chance to work on analogue electronics. KO2’s client offers a supportive, hands-on learning environment where your growth and development as an electronics engineer will be a priority.

Why KO2’s Client?

Hybrid working policy: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
Salary: £38,000 – £60,000
Pension: 8% contribution from the company (no employee contribution required)
Bonus: £2200 annually
Private healthcare benefits
Family-owned, private Spanish company with a global presence and 60 employees in Rochdale
Worldwide customer base with off-the-shelf solutions

If you’re an electronics engineer looking to make a tangible impact in a growing, innovative company, apply today to join KO2’s client and become a key player in revolutionizing safety equipment for hazardous environments.

Electronics Engineer

January 27, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronics Engineer

Salary: Up to £65,000

Office Location: Stretford, Manchester

Location of work: This role is primarily office based

The Role: Due to customer demand our client are once again growing their Engineering function and are keen to add a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to their team. The successful Electronics Engineer will be working towards the development of a new range of bespoke electronic products for integration into complex SMART energy systems.

This role will best suit an all-round Electronics Engineer who has experience with analogue and digital circuit design, PCB design and knowledge of EMC design. You will be working on industry leading, complex products that are used around the globe. Our client is well established and can offer the successful Electronics Engineer a challenging but friendly team environment with plenty of chance to contribute throughout the full design life cycle working on new product developments.

Ideally you will be a technical enthusiast who enjoys problem solving in a team environment with proven experience in a similar role. The successful Electronics Engineer can expect their role to involve the following:

Translate customer requirements into an electronics specification.
Carry out detailed design and implementation of electronic circuits.
Derive verification plans to address design requirements.
Prepare test procedures and traceability of these results back to the original requirements.
Produce accurate written documentation to fully support the design.
Be responsible for the delivery of Electronics and Sub-System designs

Skills and Experience Required:

Analogue circuit design
Digital circuit design
PCB design and layout
Schematic capture
Debugging, simulation, validation and Testing

Desirable Skills and Experience:

FPGA design
EMC/LVD regulations
Microprocessor design

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knights at KO2 for more information on this exciting Electronics Design Engineer role.

Electronics Engineer

January 27, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics Engineer – Racing Systems Development (KO2’s Client) – Oldham – £40,000 – £45,000

KO2’s client, a dynamic and fast-paced company specializing in the design and development of cutting-edge systems for racing cars, is looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to lead the electronics development team. This exciting opportunity is based on-site in Oldham and offers a salary of £40,000 – £45,000.

As an Electronics Engineer, you will take the lead in developing state-of-the-art electronic systems for high-performance racing cars. With 2-4 years of experience in the field, you will bring your expertise in analogue electronics to the forefront and drive innovation in a highly technical environment. This role provides a fantastic chance for an ambitious Electronics Engineer to lead projects and shape the future of racing systems from an early stage in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development of electronic systems for racing cars, with a focus on analogue electronics.
Take ownership of the design, testing, and optimisation of electronic components.
Collaborate closely with other teams to ensure the seamless integration of electronics within racing systems.
Mentor junior engineers and support their development while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Stay up to date with industry trends and technological advancements to keep the company at the cutting edge of racing electronics.

Required Skills:

2-4 years of experience as an Electronics Engineer, with a focus on analogue & digital electronics.
Strong knowledge of electronic systems design, testing, and troubleshooting.
Experience with circuit design, PCB layout, and signal processing.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lead and manage electronics development projects effectively.

Ideal Candidate:

A motivated and driven Electronics Engineer looking to step into a leadership role.
Passionate about working in the motorsport industry and eager to contribute to innovative racing technologies.
Enjoys collaborating with a small, focused team and is excited about leading electronics development from a young age.
Possesses a strong desire to learn and grow within a rapidly evolving field.

Why Join KO2’s Client?

Take the lead in designing and developing electronics for cutting-edge racing systems.
Work with passionate engineers in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Great career progression opportunities and the chance to shape the future of racing technology.
Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000, with a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere.

If you’re an experienced Electronics Engineer ready to lead development and take on new challenges in the world of motorsport, apply today to join KO2’s client in Oldham and take your career to the next level!

Apply now to lead electronics development in a high-performance racing environment!

Mechanical Design Engineer

January 16, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Mechanical Design Engineer – Blackburn – £45,000

KO2s client, a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team based in Blackburn. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with one day a week from home, and a competitive salary of £45,000. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work on innovative projects involving electronic enclosure design, injection moulding, and sheet metal work, all within the critical oil and gas sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop electronic enclosures for oil and gas applications, with expertise in both 2D and 3D CAD.
Work on product approvals, including tolerance stacks, to meet rigorous industry standards.
Design ATEX approved enclosures for hazardous environments.
Contribute to the redesign of an established product range, introducing innovative concepts and designs.
Support the transition of designs into manufacturing, ensuring quality and efficiency in production.
Create comprehensive documentation to support the design and manufacturing processes.
Use your artistic and conceptual design skills to enhance functional solutions with creative flair.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Autocad, Solid Edge etc).
Experience with injection moulding and sheet metal work in the oil and gas sector.
Knowledge of ATEX approved enclosures for hazardous locations.
Experience introducing products to manufacturing, ideally in a regulated industry like oil and gas.
Strong focus on product approvals and tolerance stacks in critical applications.
An artistic eye for conceptual designs that are both functional and visually striking.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer with KO2s client, you’ll play a key role in driving innovation and efficiency in the oil and gas industry, working on high-impact projects that meet the sector’s demanding standards. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your mechanical design skills in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

If you’re a passionate Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take on new challenges in the oil and gas industry, apply now and join KO2s client in shaping the future of engineering solutions.

Electronic Engineer

January 10, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronics Engineer

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Salary: Up to £45,000

KO2’s client is seeking an enthusiastic Electronics Engineer with a passion for both electronics design and hands-on test equipment development. This dynamic role is ideal for someone who thrives in combining creativity with practical, real-world engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development: Create and maintain a range of industrial systems and applications.
Production Support: Handle PCB testing, repair, and troubleshooting in a production test environment.
Test Fixtures & Jigs: Design and maintain test rigs to streamline production efficiency.
Hands-On Involvement: Split time between electronics design and building test rigs, ensuring smooth testing processes while adhering to industry standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Collaborating on the design of electronics solutions and associated test equipment for a range of industries.
Developing and maintaining production test systems
Working alongside production teams to troubleshoot, repair, and refine PCBs.
Assembling and optimizing test rigs for the production floor, balancing both design and practical implementation.

Who We’re Looking For:

An Electronics Engineer who enjoys hands-on work, including electronics technician duties.
Experience with PCB testing, test fixture design, and general test equipment development.
A team player who excels in both lab design work and active, day-to-day tasks in the production environment.

This is a great opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking company. Whether you’re an Electronics Engineer eager to develop your career or an experienced Technician looking for a new challenge in test development and electronic circuit design, this could be the role for you.

Interested?

Apply today and help KO2’s client continue to innovate and create cutting-edge electronic solutions for commercial and industrial sectors!

Electrical Engineer

January 7, 2025/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electrical Engineer

Salary: Up to £40,000

Location: Manchester + Hybrid Work from Home

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking for a new opportunity with a leader in the automotive industry? Our client, a renowned innovator within automotive technology is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their team based in Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and optimize electrical schematics for automotive applications.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
Create and review electrical schematics using EPLAN software.
Utilize SolidWorks for 2D and 3D mechanical drawings
Support end-of-line (EOL) testing tools and contribute to product validation.
Drive continuous improvements and innovation in electrical systems design.

Key Skills & Experience:

Proficiency in EPLAN for electrical design and schematics.
Knowledge of SolidWorks for modelling and simulations.
Hands-on experience with EOL (End of Line) testing tools and related technologies.
A background in the automotive sector is desirable
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Experience interacting with customers face to face

Why apply?

Work with a market leader in the automotive industry, driving the future of mobility.
Opportunity for growth and development within an innovative, fast-paced environment.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Manchester-based with easy access to transportation links.

If you’re passionate about engineering and want to work at the forefront of automotive technology, apply now and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of automotive innovation.

Contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more details.

Electronics Engineer

December 9, 2024/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics Engineer with Embedded Software Expertise

Location: Oldham

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Company: Leading Security Systems Provider

KO2’s client is looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer with a strong passion for embedded software engineering to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact while working on cutting-edge security systems designed to protect some of the most secure establishments in the world. As part of a close-knit, family-oriented team, your contributions will be valued, and you will play a key role in the development of high-end solutions for complex security challenges.

About Our Client

KO2’s client is a leading provider of advanced security systems, specializing in protection against drone, blast, and explosion attacks. With a turnover of £50 million, the company delivers bespoke solutions for high-security environments worldwide. Despite the size of the company, the work culture remains family-focused, where the owner knows each team member by name and ensures everyone is valued. This is a company that fosters organic growth and offers fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

Your Role as an Electronics Engineer

As an Electronics Engineer with embedded software expertise, you will work at the interface of hardware and software development, collaborating closely with the mechanical engineering team. Your role will include designing, testing, and refining complex security systems that safeguard against high-risk attacks. You will be involved in:

Designing both analogue and digital electronics
Developing embedded software (a 50/50 split between electronics and embedded software)
Managing microelectronics to control input/output signals
Contributing to high-security tests, including explosive and ballistic-proof systems
Collaborating with mechanical engineers to create integrated security solutions
Helping to grow the electronics team and mentoring others as the department expands

Key Qualifications for the Electronics Engineer/Embedded Software Engineer

Strong experience in analogue and digital electronics design
Expertise in embedded software engineering
Experience with systems integration, particularly involving microelectronics and embedded systems
British nationality (required for security clearance)
Passion for high-quality, low-volume projects that push the boundaries of innovation

What KO2’s Client Offers

Competitive Salary: £50,000 per annum
Training & Development: Access to specialist training opportunities to enhance your skills
Team Growth: A chance to be part of a growing electronics team with opportunities to move into leadership positions
Family-Oriented Culture: Work in a supportive and welcoming environment where you’re treated like family
High-Impact Work: Contribute to high-stakes security tests, including drone defense, explosion-proof experiments, and more

KO2’s client is committed to making a difference in the world of global security, and they are looking for someone like you to join their team. If you’re an experienced Electronics Engineer with embedded software experience and want to contribute to innovative, world-class security solutions, this could be your perfect opportunity.

Software Team Leader – Medical Devices

December 2, 2024/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Software Team Leader – Medical Devices

Location: Manchester

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000

KO2’s client, a leading medical device business in Manchester, is looking for a Software Team Leader to join their innovative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role while contributing to cutting-edge technology in the medical field.

About the Role

As a Software Team Leader, you will initially play a hands-on role in analysing requirements and working with high-level languages such as Java, C#, and C++ in an Android environment. You will lead a team working on software that powers PCR machines and laboratory equipment, interfacing with hospital IT systems, printers, analysers, and bare-metal devices.

Your role will involve:

Analysing requirements from day one and translating them into work packages.
Leading and mentoring the team to build efficiency using tools like Jira and best work practices.
Balancing leadership (75%) with hands-on coding and architecture work (25%) as needed.
Engaging in Android development activities and contributing to the design and implementation of interfaces.

About You

To succeed as a Software Team Leader, you should bring:

5+ years of software development experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.
Proficiency in Java, C#, or C++, with hands-on experience in an Android development environment.
Familiarity with medical device standards (e.g., IEC 62304), or experience in automotive or functional safety environments (desirable but not essential).
Strong analytical skills to break down requirements and architect effective solutions.

The Opportunity

Working from the Manchester office, you will lead a talented team to deliver world-class software solutions. Initially hands-on, the role will evolve as the team grows, allowing you to focus more on leadership and strategic activities.

This position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 – £85,000 and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Apply now to become a Software Team Leader with KO2’s client and drive innovation in medical technology!

Software Manager

November 13, 2024/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Software Manager

Salary: Up to £70,000 + benefits

Office Location: Ulverston

The Role: Our client, an industry leading electronics company within the secure wireless communication devices sector are now looking to recruit an Embedded Software Manager to lead the development of their next generation of products. The successful Embedded Software Manager will be leading a growing team of Engineers and be tasked with achieving new product developments whilst supporting legacy products and growing the team.

Although this is a management focussed role the ideal candidate will have a strong embedded design background and recent team leadership or management experience. Their development platform includes: Embedded C, C++, Linux, SPI, I2C, RF, DSP, Bluetooth, Mesh Networks and a range of microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, Nordic etc) so previous experience with the majority is required.

The successful Embedded Software Manager will be joining an established, multidiscipline team and can expect to work closely with other heads of department working on products that include a variety of design components. You can expect your role to involve leading multiple projects, developing the software team, assigning work packages and delivering new products to meet time and budgetary goals.

If you are an experienced Embedded Engineer looking to make the step up into team leadership or an established Software Manager looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity you are looking for. Our client is a new product focussed, at an exciting stage of growth and working on a host of cutting edge devices that are being used around the globe.

Skills and Experience Required:

Team leadership or management experience
Embedded design background
Strong communication and leadership skills
Agile methodologies and processes
Degree in an Engineering field subject

Desirable Skill and Experience:

Up to date with Embedded design technologies
Experience with RF products
Experience with Linux development

Package includes: Salary of up to £70,000, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexitime, life assurance and more

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail

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