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Medical Device Test Technician

May 29, 2025/in Remote Working, South Contract /by Chris Oddy

Contract Length: 6 Months initially

Rate: £35 per hour (outside IR35)

Start Date: asap

The Role:

A leading electronics company based in Cambridgeshire is seeking a talented Device Test Technician to join their team on an initial 6-month assignment.

This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge medical products, where you will take a hands-on approach to testing. As a Technician, you will carry out a range of device testing procedures and apply various testing techniques to ensure product reliability and performance. You will also be responsible for analysing test data, identifying trends and contributing insights that support ongoing product development.

This is a great opportunity for a Technician with lab experience and a passion for testing within a forward-thinking, regulated environment. Previous experience in the medical or similarly regulated industries is highly desirable.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in device testing
Comfortable working in a laboratory environment
Strong data analysis skills with the ability to draw technical insights
Background in a medical or regulated industry preferred
Motivated Technician with a keen interest in testing technology and innovation

This position is perfect for a detail-oriented Technician ready to make a tangible impact through precise, high-quality testing.

Software Test Engineer / QA Engineer

May 13, 2025/in Midlands, South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Location- Lincoln (Hybrid. 3 days onsite per week)

The Role- KO2’s client is an innovative IoT electronics company that’s developing a game-changing product already making a major impact across several industries.

As a Software Test Engineer / QA Engineer, you’ll help strengthen and automate the company’s software testing efforts across embedded systems, applications, and cloud platforms.

What You’ll Do:

Design and execute QA plans across the product lifecycle
Improve test coverage for embedded and IoT systems
Automate test processes wherever possible
Work with Embedded Software Engineers and Software Developers
Track and report bugs, and provide usability feedback
Help drive improvements in testing tools and test fixtures

What We’re Looking For:

Strong experience in software testing and QA, ideally with embedded or IoT systems
Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g. Cypress)
Programming skills in Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar
Experience testing across embedded, application, and cloud environments

Why Join?

Work on a high-impact, user-facing IoT product
Join a growing, fast-paced SME making a real-world difference
Help shape the company’s test strategy and automation efforts
Collaborate across a close-knit engineering team

Electronic Design Engineer

April 2, 2025/in South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Buckingham

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Strong Benefits

Our client is continuing to grow their engineering team and are now seeking an experienced Electronic Design Engineer to join them. You will have solid industry experience in a similar role, working as a part of a design team where you were responsible for the design and development of the electronics and printed-circuit assemblies for a variety of products.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work across the design of a range of different products across a variety of industries and will be expected to see the design through to completion and release.

The successful Electronic Design Engineer can expect their role to involve:

Analogue and digital electronics design and PCB layout including circuit symbol and component footprint creation and component library management.
Working closely with colleagues to determine PCB configurations, outlines, interfaces, and interconnects.
Collaboration with colleagues to design PCB production test strategies and develop the necessary test platforms and fixtures.
Hardware design verification, troubleshooting and debugging, using oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other test equipment.

The ideal Electronics Design Engineer will be degree qualified, have 5+ years industry experience and a skills set that includes:

Digital and analogue electronics design skills
5+ years’ overall electronics and multilayer PCB design experience in a commercial environment.
Experience using an enterprise level PCB design tool such as Cadence OrCAD/Allegro or Altium Designer
Up-to-date technological knowledge including high speed digital design.
Good understanding of PCB signal integrity, PCB stack-up, impedance control, ESD mitigation and EMC compliance.
A proven track record in both analogue and digital layout and design for test and manufacture.

Benefits on Offer include:

Competitive salary Up to £65,000
Profit related bonus (after probation)
Enhanced pension scheme.
Employee share option scheme
Salary sacrifice
Electric vehicle scheme with free charging at work
Cycle to Work scheme.
Vitality Private Healthcare

Apply today with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

Electronics Design Engineer

January 6, 2025/in South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronics Design Engineer

Location of Office: Finchley, North London

Location of work: 4 days in Office 1 day WFH

Salary: Up to £65,000

The Role: Our client, a well backed, fast growing start-up in the sports technology sector, are now looking to add an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their team to work on the development of their next generation of products.

Their engineering team is made up on a multidiscipline team of likeminded people including sports scientists, electronics engineers, mechanical engineers and software d evelopers and they are looking for Electronics Engineers who are keen to work as part of a team whilst taking ownership over their own time and workload.

Responsibilities:

Work through the full electronic design process of our next generation of products.
Take ownership of sections of our new products, developing solutions to our unique challenges.
Tackle complex technical problems with a balanced mix of analytic and hands-on approaches.
Develop new ideas and clearly communicate them with the rest of the engineering team.
Support the pre-compliance analysis and testing of new products.

This role will suit electronics engineers who are passionate about technology and keen to develop state of the art hardware to allow people to gain more insight into the live sports sector. You will be keen to be part of a team and be motivated by working on a variety of projects with the chance to contribute throughout the full lifecycle.

Skills and Experience:

PCB design and schematic capture – Altium ideally
Digital and analogue circuit design
Experience through the entire product design process
Proficient with test equipment (oscilloscope, dmm, logic analyzer etc)

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Experience working with products including RF (GPS, BT, UWB).
Experience in a smaller company or start-up environment
Experience designing digital, battery powered electronics around a microcontroller.

Apply today with an up to date CV or contact Laurence Powell or Chris Oddy at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Junior Embedded Software Engineer

December 15, 2024/in Remote Working, South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Junior Embedded Software Engineer – Hybrid Role in Milton Keynes area – Up to £35,000

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for embedded software development?

KO2’s client, a leading company designing advanced AI video tools for monitoring automotive driving styles, is looking for a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a solid foundation in software programming and a keen interest in embedded systems. As part of this hybrid role, you’ll work three days onsite in Milton Keynes and have the flexibility to work two days from home.

Role Summary:

As a Junior Embedded Software Engineer, you will work within an innovative team, contributing to the development of applications and systems for cutting-edge embedded platform. You will gain hands-on experience with FreeRTOS and MicroPython, while benefiting from ongoing training and support to enhance your skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Software: Write efficient and maintainable software for embedded systems using Python, MicroPython, and C.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with hardware components.
Testing and Debugging: Assist in testing and debugging software to meet system requirements and resolve issues.
Application Development: Contribute to the development of custom applications.
Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with industry trends and embedded software technologies.

Who Are We Looking For? The ideal candidate will have:

A solid programming foundation (Python, C, MicroPython).
A passion for embedded systems and a strong desire to learn and grow.
An interest in working with advanced AI video technologies in the automotive sector.

This is a perfect opportunity for a Junior Embedded Software Engineer who is eager to develop their career and make a tangible impact on an exciting, fast-growing company.

If you’re a Junior Embedded Software Engineer looking to work in an innovative and collaborative environment with great prospects for growth, apply today!

Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Milton Keynes, 2 days from home)

Join KO2’s client and help shape the future of AI-driven automotive technology!

Electronics Engineer – SMPS Design

December 11, 2024/in South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Job Opportunity: Electronics Engineer – SMPS Design
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Salary: £55,000
Experience: 3-4+ years industry experience required

About the Company:
Join an established and respected electronics device company with over 30 years of expertise in their sector. They are known for their innovative designs and commitment to quality, providing an exciting environment to advance your career.

Role Overview:
The company is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team, working primarily on the design and development of Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) up to 100 watts. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside a talented group, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and other electronic engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and development of analogue circuits
Focus on SMPS design up to 100 watts
Multilayer PCB Design – Altium ideally
Conduct EMC Testing
Collaborate with a team of engineers to innovate and improve products

Key Skills & Experience:

3-4 years of experience in electronics engineering
Strong background in analogue circuits and SMPS design
Experience with EMC Testing
Any experience with RF or wireless technologies would be a bonus.
Ability to work well within a collaborative team environment

Why Apply?

Competitive salary of £55,000
Work with a team of skilled engineers in a growing, established company
Play a vital role in designing cutting-edge electronics products
Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment

If you have a passion for electronics and experience in SMPS design, they would love to hear from you! Apply today to join a forward-thinking company with a strong track record of success in their field.

Electronic Engineer

November 7, 2024/in South Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronics Engineer
Location: Letchworth, UK
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

Our market leading client in the Letchworth area is now looking to add a talented Electronics Engineer to their team, you will be working towards the design and development of their next generation of innovative devices that are used around the globe.

About the Role:

As an Electronics Engineer, you will be involved in the full lifecycle of product development, from design and prototyping through to testing and production. You’ll play a key role in designing, testing, and improving a wide range of electronic products that serve a host of international clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a diverse range of tasks in a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

What You Will Do:

Design and develop PCB layouts and conduct schematic capture for a variety of electronic products.
Work on SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supplies) design and troubleshooting.
Design, prototype, and test both analogue and digital circuits, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements.
Develop Embedded C software for microcontrollers, working closely with hardware teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware developers, and product managers.
Conduct failure analysis and make design improvements as needed.
Support the transition from prototype to production, ensuring designs meet all necessary standards and certifications.

Who You Are:

A degree-qualified Electronics Engineer with at least 4 years of experience in PCB design, schematic capture, and embedded systems development.
Proficient in SMPS design and troubleshooting.
Experienced in working with both analogue and digital circuits, with a strong grasp of circuit theory and practical design.
Skilled in Embedded C programming, ideally with a range of microcontrollers.
Comfortable using design tools such as Altium Designer, Eagle, or similar.
A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, with a keen attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
Highly motivated and eager to contribute to the ongoing success of a growing company.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on innovative, cutting-edge technologies in a variety of industries.
Support for ongoing professional development and career growth.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
A chance to make a real impact in a rapidly growing company.

If you’re an Electronics Engineer with a passion for design and a desire to work on exciting projects, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment for more information.