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Electronic Engineer

Join an Innovative Start-Up in Energy Management as an Electronics Engineer

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK (Hybrid Role)

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
Company: Leading IP-Based Energy Solutions Provider

Are you a mid-career electronics engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy management sector? Join our client who are a dynamic start-up, where innovation and collaboration drive success!

About KO2’s Client

The client is a forward-thinking, well-funded start-up based in Wilmslow Cheshire, dedicated to revolutionizing energy management through cutting-edge technology. The team is composed of industry experts, and they are seeking like-minded individuals to help propel growth. With strong interest from customers and ongoing trials in Australia, Hungary, the USA, and the UK, they are on the brink of global expansion.

What They Offer

Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a passionate team that values open communication and fast-paced innovation.
Development Opportunities: Ideal for mid-level engineers eager to expand their expertise and contribute to our growth.
Cutting-Edge Projects: Be part of the team developing the 2nd generation product, ready for customer launch, and work on the 3rd generation poised to enter the grid. More exciting projects are on the roadmap!
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid role requiring 3 days on-site at the 400-acre science tech-based facility, easily accessible with shuttle services from Wilmslow train station.

Key Responsibilities

Electronics Design: Work on both analogue and digital electronics, focusing on signal conditioning and power supply integration.
PCB Layout: Use KiCad for PCB design (flexible on software package) and ensure high-quality layouts, you do not have to do PCB Layout but it is a nice to have.
Product Development: Engage in the full product lifecycle from design to release, ensuring robust, reliable, and ready-to-market solutions.
Microcontroller Expertise: Utilize your knowledge of working with micros to develop and refine the products.

Who KO2’s Client Are Looking For

Mid-Career Professionals: Bring your expertise and fresh perspective to this exceptional team.
Innovative Thinkers: Thrive in a start-up environment where new ideas are welcomed.
Problem Solvers: Demonstrate a strong track record of taking projects from concept to completion.
Adaptable Experts: Flexible with software and design tools, and eager to work on clean sheet engineering design.

Why Join KO2’s Client?

Well-Funded Start-Up: Backed by a primary investor, with plans for capital expansion to support the growing team.
Impactful Work: Contribute to a company that’s redefining energy management without the constraints of manufacturing cycles.
Prime Location: Enjoy the charm of Cheshire with access to beautiful towns and convenient transport links.

If you’re ready to advance your career in a role that offers both challenge and opportunity, Andrew Knight at KO2 would love to hear from you! Help our client shape the future of energy management and be part of something revolutionary.

Apply today and become a key player in the success story!

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer, Medical Device, £50,000 – £60,000

A Medical Device business who are leaders in the design and development of a medical device are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a unique role that will ensure the Mechanical Engineer really does feel they are truly “making a difference.” The company’s device will increase the survival rates of hospital patients by opening the window of success for complex operating procedures. The current way that the medical industry works in this area is very limited in the fact that the devices on the market are either very basic and only allow a very small window to save a life or are huge, heavy, cumbersome devises that is very limiting due to the aforementioned.

The Medical Device our client is looking for the Mechanical Engineer to work on allows a “softer” approach to treatment, limiting damage to other areas of the patient’s body, its patented technology uses a gas-based system, ensuring that the procedure is “perfect” working in the right temperature conditions and does not allow the metabolism of other areas of the body to slow or be starved of oxygen.

The Medical Device business are looking to release their product into the USA initially due to the opportunities in that market place with a view to then focus on the UK. The key selling points for this Medical Device are size, cost and window of opportunity for patients being cared for. The technology is patented and cannot be copied, the novel gas based system means that this Medical Device is the only one available that can work with some of the most delicate areas of the body. The businesses mantra is for the democratisation of complex procedures ensuring that the procedure is available to more patients.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be designing all aspects of the mechanical engineering of the device which is essentially a large box with intelligent features, hence the knowledge of moulding techniques, different plastics, strengths rigidity is what the Mechanical Engineer will need to be working on.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the IP is brought inhouse and can understand quickly and own designs going forward, choosing the materials and the plastics, whilst working with the knowledge that some of the plastics designed will be retained, some disposed of, some will need to be wiped down and cleaned with harsh chemicals. As a result strong polymer and mouldings experience is needed for this role, this opportunity would really suit someone with one or two businesses on their CV and looking for the next step to really take ownership of a complex medical device looking to launch a prototype to the market in October. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be the only Mechanical Engineer in the company and hence will have a lot of responsibility and will enjoy taking ownership and looking to take responsibility and make the next step in their career.

Some of the skills the Mechanical Engineer will need are below, you do not need all the skills listed below

Skills Required:

5+ years Mechanical Design experience
3D CAD Design skills
Plastic Injection Moulding experience. Comfortable working with tool makers. Polymers experience.
Designed products that enclose Electronics
Good materials knowledge
Comfortable working within a multi-disciplined R&D team
Comfortable working on fast moving product developments
Experience with Solidworks or another “meaty” CAD package

This is a Manchester based vacancy located on the Manchester Science Park which is hybrid 3 days on site in Manchester and 2 from home.

The salary on offer is between £50,000 – £60,000

If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Andrew Knight from KO2 Recruitment.

Embedded Software Engineer

June 17, 2024/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Chorley + Hybrid Work from Home

Salary: Up to £55,000

The Role: An exciting new role has now been created for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our clients growing Engineering team in the Chorley area. The successful candidate will have the chance to work throughout the full design life cycle and see the designs through to onsite manufacture. You will be joining a growing design team of likeminded engineers (electronics, test and software) working towards the design and development of a host of cutting-edge solutions for the automotive sector.

Keys Skills and Experience Required:

Embedded C
Bare metal development
ARM microcontrollers – STM, NXP etc
Serial protocols – Canbus, Linbus, I2C etc

This role will best suit an embedded engineer with a relevant degree qualification and several years industry experience in a similar role where you have contributed to the full design life cycle. You will consider yourself a strong problem solver and enjoy the challenges that come with designing new software solutions and performing upgrades on legacy products.

Desirable skills and Experience:

C++ programming
Automotive industry experience
Embedded hardware and hardware/software integration

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail and apply today with an up-to-date CV.

Embedded Software Engineer

May 17, 2024/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £45,000 + benefits

An exciting new position has now been created for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing start up client’s team, working out of their brand-new offices in the South Manchester area. Our client is working towards the 2^nd generation of their cutting-edge medical device and are looking to expand their engineering team. They are seeking an embedded software engineer with previous medical devices and medical standards (IEC62304) experience who will play a pivotal role in the engineering team.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

Embedded C programming
STM32 Microcontrollers
Medical device and medical standards experience – IEC62304 ideally
Degree qualified – Computer Science or similar

In this role you will be responsible for the development of firmware and related software for the next and future generations of their devices, you will report directly to the Technical Director and can expect to work closely with other engineers (mechanical, electronics and test). In this role you can expect plenty of variety in your daily tasks, the autonomy to manage your own workload and can expect your core responsibilities to include:

The design and development of firmware on SMT32 microcontrollers
The design and development of software for embedded controls and firmware interfaces
Writing embedded level software in C
System integration and integration testing
Conducting unit testing and participating in software validation processes
Producing accurate and detailed documentation

This role will best suit a graduate qualified Embedded Software Engineer with a few years industry experience who is keen to join an exciting startup. You will have the chance to work with passionate engineers towards the development of a state-of-the-art medical device that will make a positive impact in people’s lives around the globe.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

C++, Python or C#
Azure, Aws or Google Cloud interfacing
GitHub or TFS

Apply today for this fantastic Embedded Software Engineer opportunity with an up-to-date CV or contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more details.

Senior Software Engineer – C, C++, Rust, Linux

February 7, 2024/in North West Permanent /by admin

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Manchester based clients growing team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that are used across multiple industries. You will work with a dynamic team of engineers and take a lead role in projects involving Linux-based open-source technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop embedded software solutions using C, C++, Python, or Rust.
Take a lead role in cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
Take a lead role in the development of Linux-based systems and utilize open-source technologies.
Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Experience in a similar role where you have taken a lead role on technical matters including planning, code reviews and assigning work packages.
Proven experience in software development using C, C++, Python, or Rust.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and open-source technologies.

If you are a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for developing clean, reliable software solutions and keen to use the open-source technology stack, this could be the role for you!

Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Laurence Powell or Chris Fawcett at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information.

Software Engineer – C/C++, Rust or Python

October 11, 2022/in North West Permanent /by admin

Position: Software Engineer – C/C++, Rust or Python

Salary: Up to £45,000

Office Location: Manchester, City Centre

The Role: An exciting position has now been created for a Software Engineer to join one of the Uk’s leading design consultancies in their central Manchester based offices. The successful Software Engineer will join a growing team and be given the chance to contribute across a range of cutting-edge software solutions in the IoT, Automotive, Medical, Green Energy and industrial automation sectors.

The team you will be joining is made up of a range of engineers covering multiple disciplines who are all technical enthusiasts and who have a passion for developing new products working to modern processes and methods. The ideal Software Engineer will be strong in a Linux environment ideally coding in C, C++, Python or Java and will be comfortable contributing across the full design life cycle. Experience with embedded software development and open-source software will make your CV stand out.

This role will best suit Software Engineers who are passionate about software development, looking to work with likeminded engineers and keen to have plenty of project variety in their role. Here no one project is the same so there are always new challenges and tasks to complete.

Skills and Experience Required:

Linux
C, C++, Python, Rust or Java programming
Modern software development processes

Desirable Skill and Experience:

Embedded software development
Linux device driver development
Open-Source Software
CI/CD

Please contact Laurence Powell or Chris Fawcett at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail.