Semiconductor Product Engineer – Join an Innovative Start-Up in Sheffield!

KO2’s client, a dynamic and rapidly growing start-up in the semiconductor industry, is seeking a talented Semiconductor Product Engineer to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting venture and help drive the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products. Based in Sheffield, the role offers the chance to work in a high-impact environment, with stock options and the potential for a payday on exit.

About the Role:

As a Semiconductor Product Engineer, you will oversee the product life cycle from cradle to grave, ensuring seamless coordination across all departments. Your responsibilities will include managing the yield and quality of semiconductor products, investigating customer returns, working with suppliers, and ensuring that the products are tested to the highest standards.

You will play a critical role in the transition of products from development into production, focusing on NPI (New Product Introduction) activities. This is a manufacturing-focused position where you will liaise closely with wafer suppliers, development teams, test engineers, and other internal functions to ensure optimal performance and yield of semiconductor products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire product life cycle – from development through to production and post-production.
• Work closely with wafer suppliers, designing both the structure of the blank wafer and the product on the wafer.
• Manage product yield, ensuring continuous improvement and addressing any quality issues.
• Coordinate investigations into customer returns and support the testing process.
• Drive NPI activities and work with internal teams, including manufacturing, testing, and development.
• Provide technical, logistical, and administrative support across the organization.
• Collaborate with suppliers as the key technical interface, ensuring smooth communication and high-quality product delivery.

What KO2 are Looking For:

• Experience in the semiconductor industry, with a strong understanding of semiconductor terminology, wafer fabrication, and yield analysis.
• Background in analogue electronics or a related field would be highly advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks across different departments.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Passion for driving product excellence and innovation in the semiconductor space.

Why Join KO2’s client?

• Work for a fast-growing start-up with huge potential in the semiconductor industry.
• Stock options available, giving you a chance to benefit from the company’s success.
• Competitive salary of £75,000 with the potential for a payday on exit.
• Relocation package provided to help you settle in Sheffield.
• The opportunity to progress within the company and move into managerial and director roles.
• Exciting and impactful work, contributing to the development of cutting-edge products such as infrared detectors, fibre optics, and more.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Semiconductor Product Engineer to join an innovative company with a great vision. If you’re passionate about semiconductor technology and want to be part of an exciting journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Sheffield, UK (4 days a week in the office)
Salary: £75,000 + Stock Options
Relocation Package: Provided

Apply today and take the next step in your semiconductor career with KO2’s client!

Position: Embedded Engineer

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: Malton, Yorkshire (Hybrid Work from Home)

About the Role:

Our award-winning client is expanding their engineering team and is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their office, just north of York. This role offers flexible hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office once a week. As an Embedded Engineer, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the complete design process, from initial concept through to testing and manufacturing, working alongside a small, talented team.

The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified with several years of industry experience. Your expertise will include Embedded C programming, bare metal development, and knowledge of various communication protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232, Ethernet, etc.). Experience with PIC and/or ARM microcontrollers is essential. While not required, experience with electronics design, LabVIEW, or developing data acquisition systems would be highly beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Embedded Engineer who thrives on variety and enjoys collaborating with a dynamic, award-winning team. Your primary focus will be developing embedded software solutions for bespoke control systems, enhancing existing products, and driving new product development. You’ll be involved in all stages of the process—from high-level architecture to low-level implementation—and will play a key role in customer support and generating detailed documentation.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Embedded C programming
• Bare metal development
• Experience with RS232, SPI, CAN, RS485, I2C
• Familiarity with ARM and/or PIC Microchip microcontrollers

Desirable Experience:

• Electronics design (PCB layout, schematic capture, circuit design)
• LabVIEW

Apply directly by contacting KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions with an up to date CV.

Electrical Design Engineer – £50,000 – £55,000 – Permanent, 5 Days Onsite in Hunmanby

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge? KO2’s client, a leading innovator in complex machine design for AI-assisted solutions, is seeking a talented individual to join their head office in Hunmanby. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge modular systems and retrofits, ensuring compliance with both CE and UL standards.

The Role: As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

• Develop and refine base and master drawings, tailoring designs to meet unique customer specifications.
• Design and adapt modular and retrofit solutions for bespoke machinery.
• Work on automation design, utilizing your expertise in servo drives, motors, safety devices, pneumatics, switches, and more.
• Collaborate with outsourcing partners to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
• Contribute to wiring and panel building as needed, while staying focused on delivering world-class designs.

About You:

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical design, ideally within automation systems.
• Proficiency in EPLAN (preferred) or AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Knowledge of servo drives, motors, safety devices, pneumatic systems, and UL/American standards.
• Familiarity with PLC programming is a bonus but not essential.
• Experience working on compliance-focused designs and modular systems.

What’s on Offer:

• A permanent, onsite role based in Hunmanby.
• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000.
• The chance to contribute to innovative AI-assisted machinery in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This role is ideal for an Electrical Design Engineer who thrives on variety, problem-solving, and hands-on design work. If you have EPLAN experience and want to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative team, this is the opportunity for you.

Apply now to take the next step in your career as an Electrical Design Engineer with KO2’s client!

Role: C/C++ GUI Software Engineer

Location: Leeds City Centre

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

KO2’s client, a medical start-up based in Leeds, is seeking a talented C/C++ GUI Software Engineer to join their growing team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and play a pivotal role in the development of an innovative medical device that has already secured over £4 million in funding and successfully passed clinical trials in the US.

About the Company

Emerging from the University of Leeds, this company has developed a revolutionary robotic device that enables painless, non-sedated treatment for serious conditions. With 10 engineers spanning software, electronics, mechanics, and clinical expertise, the team is now focused on refining and productizing their device, which integrates advanced hardware, Linux-based systems, and FPGA technology.

The Role: C/C++ GUI Software Engineer

As a C/C++ GUI Software Engineer, you’ll work on enhancing the system by developing a higher level of abstraction within its Linux environment. Your primary focus will be to:

• Design and implement the graphical user interface (GUI) for doctors using the device.
• Develop software layers to manage patient data and present critical information intuitively.
• Ensure the user experience prioritizes usability and human factors.
• Build software that interacts with touchscreens and controllers to create a seamless experience.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal C/C++ GUI Software Engineer will have:

• Strong experience in C/C++ for GUI development.
• Familiarity with Linux systems, though candidates from a Windows background are also welcome.
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Python (a plus).
• A passion for user-centric design and an understanding of human factors in UI/UX.

Why Join?

This is an onsite role based in Leeds, within walking distance of Leeds train station, offering:

• The chance to work on a life-changing medical device.
• A collaborative environment with experts across disciplines.
• An exciting start-up culture backed by significant investment and innovation grants.

If you’re a C/C++ GUI Software Engineer ready to make an impact in the medical technology space, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to ground-breaking solutions.

Apply now to join a team where your expertise will directly improve patient outcomes worldwide!