Electronics Engineer – Industrial Automation
Sheffield
Full-Time | Permanent

Salary up to £55,000 + Benefits

Are you an Electronics Engineer with a passion for innovation and precision? Join a well-established leader in the industrial automation sector, known for delivering reliable, high-performance solutions to a global client base.

Our client, based in Sheffield, has built an excellent reputation for technical excellence and forward-thinking product development. As part of a small, agile engineering team, you’ll have a direct impact on the creation of cutting-edge automation products that power industrial efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and development of analogue and digital circuits
• PCB layout and schematic design
• Development of embedded software
• Product testing, debugging, and documentation
• Involvement in R&D projects and new product development

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in analogue and digital circuit design
• Proficiency in PCB design and layout – Altium, KiCad, PADs etc
• Embedded software development
• Microcontroller development – Microchip PIC, ARM, STM, TI etc
• Desirable: Assembler programming and design for EMC compliance
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset

Apply today with an up-to-date CV or contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Recruitment for more details.

Position: Junior Electronics Engineer

Location of Office: Wakefield

Location of Work: Hybrid WFH Available

The Role: An exciting new role has now been created for a Junior Electronic Engineer to join our clients growing engineering team in the Wakefield area. This role will offer plenty of variety and the chance to develop brand new electronic solutions that you will be able to see implemented in daily life. Our client has an excellent reputation, with over 30 years’ experience in their sector and their customers include a range of industry leaders and cutting edge, innovative projects.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Multilayer PCB design and layout
• Schematic capture
• Analogue and digital circuit design
• Degree qualification – Engineering related subject

This role will offer the chance to work towards the design of a range of new products whilst working closely with electronics, embedded software and mechanical design engineers. The successful Electronics Engineer can expect their role to include:

• Design, from first principals, electronic systems to a given specification.
• Carry out detailed testing of electronic equipment.
• Generate technical documentation to substantiate the design.
• Generate schematics and design PCB layouts
• Creating Bill Of Materials (BOMs)
• Liaising with production to ensure manufacturing requirements are factored into all designs.
• Investigate the latest technologies and ensure these techniques are being employed within the design process.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity please get in touch with Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 embedded recruitment solutions.

Embedded Software Engineer

Huddersfield + Hybrid Work from Home

Up to £50,000 + Benefits

Join a forward-thinking company in the heart of Huddersfield, specializing in cutting-edge IoT devices! We’re on the lookout for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our clients dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects and shape the future of IoT technology.

About the Role:

As an Embedded Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining embedded software for IoT devices, ensuring they are both efficient and reliable. Your expertise in Embedded C and RTOS will be key as you design and implement embedded software solutions for a range of exciting products. Additionally, experience with electronics design, RF technology, and cloud-based development will set you apart in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Develop and maintain embedded software in Embedded C for IoT devices.
• Work with RTOS to ensure robust, real-time performance in embedded systems.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team using Git for version control and JIRA for project tracking.
• Contribute to electronics design and work on RF technology integration for IoT solutions.
• Participate in cloud-based development for device communication and data management.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on embedded software best practices.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Embedded C programming.
• Proven experience with RTOS in embedded systems.
• Degree-qualified (BSc, MSc, or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with Git and JIRA for version control and issue tracking.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with electronics design and integration of RF technology.
• Experience with cloud-based development for IoT devices.
• A passion for developing high-quality, reliable embedded systems.

What on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid Work from Home
• Opportunity to work in a growing IoT company with a collaborative and innovative team.
• Be part of an exciting industry and help shape the future of IoT technology.

If you’re an experienced Embedded Engineer with a passion for IoT development, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career.

Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive Sector

Location: Pickering

Salary: Up to £50,000

KO2 are recruiting an Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for developing software for automotive electronic components. KO2 are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading business based in Pickering that designs certified electronic components for the automotive industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a successful company that is part of a larger group of growing businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain embedded software using Embedded C.
• Work with a range of microprocessors and microcontrollers such as ARM, Microchip, NXP32, and ESP32.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test software for automotive components.
• Ensure software is designed, tested, and optimized for performance, security, and reliability.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in Embedded C programming.
• Experience working with microprocessors and microcontrollers such as ARM, Microchip, NXP32, or ESP32.
• Communication systems and protocols (RS232, RS485, SPI, I²C, Ethernet, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Previous experience in the automotive sector is beneficial but not essential.

What They Offer:

• £50,000 per year salary.
• Full-time role: 5 days a week, flexitime, on-site in Pickering.
• Benefits include: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, strong employer pension, private healthcare and life insurance.
• The opportunity to work with a successful, stable business that is part of a large group of companies.

If you have a strong background in embedded systems and want to be part of an exciting, fast-paced industry, we’d love to hear from you

To apply and for more information, get in touch with Laurence or Andrew @KO2 Recruitment today!

Medical Device Test Engineer

Are you passionate about medical devices and eager to play a key role in their development? Do you want to contribute directly to the clinical performance of devices, ensuring they meet the highest standards in real-world settings? We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Device Test Engineer to join our client’s team.

About the Role:

As a Medical Device Test Engineer, you will be at the heart of the device development process, designing, executing, and analysing tests that assess the performance of our medical devices. Your work will focus on evaluating how the device performs in clinical settings, ensuring it meets regulatory standards and delivers reliable results in real-world healthcare environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing test cases to assess device performance.
• Writing comprehensive test protocols and reports.
• Setting up test rigs and conducting both manual and Python-based tests.
• Designing tests from a clinical engineering perspective to ensure they represent the device’s clinical performance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the device meets regulatory and clinical standards.
• Identifying potential issues, errors, and challenges that may arise in clinical use and testing for them accordingly.

This is a hands-on role, where you’ll be actively involved in test execution, not software or mechanical design. You’ll be focused on ensuring the device functions as expected within the clinical environment, looking at the device from a clinical and regulatory perspective.

What The Client is Looking For:

• A strong background in biomedical, electronics, or computer science engineering, or similar degree
• An interest in the clinical aspects of medical device development.
• The ability to design, execute, and analyse tests that align with clinical performance criteria.
• Experience or a keen interest in regulatory and clinical testing environments.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically about device performance in real-world scenarios.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science or similar degree
• Familiarity or interest in test rig setups, test case design, and data analysis.
• Ability or interest to work with both manual testing and automated testing (e.g., using Python).
• A passion for medical devices and a keen interest in their real-world application in healthcare settings.

Salary: Up to £45,000

If you’re looking to make a tangible impact in the development of medical devices and thrive in a practical, hands-on testing environment, KO2 want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of medical technology.