Position: Product Manager – Electronics Devices Design

Location: Sheffield Area

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits

Are you passionate about shaping the future of innovative electronic products? Do you have a strong background in product development and a strategic mindset? Join our clients growing team in Sheffield as a Product Manager, and help them design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge electronics solutions that make a real impact.

Our client is a growing electronics product design company specialising in the development of high-performance, user-focused devices for a range of industries, from consumer tech to industrial applications. With a strong culture of innovation and collaboration, they bring ideas to life – from concept through to production.

The Role:
As a Product Manager, you will be at the heart of our product lifecycle – working closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to define product vision, gather customer insights, and drive projects through to launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the product roadmap for electronic device development
• Conduct market and user research to identify opportunities
• Define product requirements and translate them into technical briefs
• Coordinate cross-functional teams from concept to launch
• Monitor product performance and iterate based on feedback
• Ensure products meet regulatory and quality standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Product Manager role, in electronics or hardware
• Strong technical understanding of electronic product design
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility
• Ability to work closely with engineers, heads of departments and customers

Nice to Have:

• Background in engineering or industrial design
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Experience with cloud technologies

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working
• A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on innovative products

Apply today for this exciting new role via KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Junior Electronics Software Engineer – Sheffield (Hybrid) – £30,000 to £38,000

KO2’s client is looking for a Junior Electronics Software Engineer who’s more than just technically capable — they’re obsessed with solving problems. If you took everything apart as a kid (and sometimes managed to put it back together), this might be your perfect next step.

You’ll be working closely with a seasoned R&D engineer and classic hands-on tinkerer who’s built everything from PCBs to control algorithms. He is looking to pass on his knowledge before retirement, so this is your chance to learn directly from someone who’s done it all – if you’ve got the curiosity and resilience to keep up.

This hybrid role, based in Sheffield, is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience as an electronics engineer or embedded software engineer, a strong academic background, and a passion for solving real-world engineering challenges.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting and learning from a true all-rounder who handles electronics, software, and control
• Helping to design, build and develop video product lines used in cutting-edge systems
• Applying your physics knowledge – especially in magnetism, electrical control, or transformers
• Developing your skills in both embedded systems and broader R&D
• Taking raw ideas and turning them into practical, engineered solutions

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 2–3 years of experience as an embedded software engineer or electronics engineer
• Holds a strong degree in electronics, mechatronics, or a similar discipline
• Can demonstrate a passion for building, fixing, hacking, or solving – robotics, audio, automation, whatever gets your gears turning
• Can handle feedback and thrive in a no-nonsense, real engineering environment
• Is eager to grow into a multi-skilled electronics engineer capable of handling everything from embedded software to PCB work

If you can show us you’ve thought deeply about systems and have the drive to keep learning, we’ll teach you the rest. You don’t need to be a finished article — we’re looking for a sharp, passionate embedded software engineer who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and absorb everything Roy knows.

This is a unique opportunity to grow into a true multidisciplinary electronics engineer. If your idea of fun includes debugging code, solving control problems, or building automated gadgets in your spare time, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take your next step as an embedded software engineer with one of Sheffield’s most technically diverse engineering teams.

SMT / SMD Technician
Halifax | £30,000 to £32,000 | Permanent

KO2’s client, a well-respected electronics manufacturer based in Halifax, is seeking an experienced SMT / SMD Technician to take responsibility for the daily operation of their Surface Mount production lines. This role is vital to ensuring the efficient and high-quality output of the SMT / SMD lines in line with production targets and departmental quality standards.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will also support the R&D department when required. The business is currently operating two full SMT / SMD lines: one mature line using Juki equipment and a newer Europlacer line introduced in late 2024, which is in the process of being fully commissioned.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with SMT / SMD machinery, including Juki and/or Europlacer programmable pick and place equipment, and will be confident working with minimal supervision. This is a key role within the production team, especially as the current technician transitions toward retirement and is currently unavailable.

Key Responsibilities
Operate and maintain SMT / SMD production equipment including pick and place machines, reflow ovens, screen printers and AOI systems
Perform troubleshooting, component identification and first-off inspections
Carry out rework and soldering using industry best practices
Program, set up and monitor SMT / SMD equipment to meet daily schedules
Support and train operators, maintain performance data and assist with equipment maintenance
Contribute to the development and testing of R&D samples and prototype builds
Support Quality Control with repairs and quarantined items

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar SMT / SMD technician role
Desirable to hold an HNC/HND or degree in electronics, electrical or manufacturing disciplines
Experience using Juki or Europlacer equipment
Familiarity with IPC standards and soldering techniques
Competent in problem-solving, attention to detail and managing workloads independently
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Google suite

Additional Information
Working hours are 7:00 to 17:00 Monday to Wednesday and 7:00 to 16:30 on Thursday, with no work on Fridays. This equates to a 37.5-hour working week including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
Annual leave entitlement is 150 hours plus bank holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SMT / SMD Technician looking to take ownership of a critical part of the production process within a growing and well-equipped facility.

To apply or for more information, please contact KO2 Recruitment.

Job Title: Electronics Engineer

Location: Sheffield, UK

Our client is an innovative cybersecurity start-up focused on creating cutting-edge, secure electronics solutions. They are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and building products that are at the forefront of cybersecurity, protecting the digital landscape from emerging threats.

Job Description:

They are seeking a talented Electronics Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on electronics design skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams. You will be responsible for contributing to the design and development of new products, ensuring they meet high standards for performance, security, and usability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electronics Design & Development: Work hands-on with circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout. Expertise in Altium Designer is ideal, but experience with other PCB design tools is also valued.
• Documentation & Process Buildout: Assist in documenting designs, processes, and procedures. Help establish new workflows and best practices for electronics design within the company.
• Design & Build Best Practices: Apply your knowledge to help guide the team in building and designing electronics the right way, ensuring quality and efficiency in all stages of development.
• Testing & Production: Take an active role in the testing and production stages, ensuring prototypes meet design specifications and perform as expected. Contribute to the production of high-quality products ready for market deployment.
• Collaborate with a Multidisciplinary Team: Work closely with other engineers, including software and hardware engineers, to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on Electronics Design: Proven experience with designing and developing electronics systems.
• PCB Design Skills: Strong experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer.
• Industry Experience: A decent level of industry experience in electronics engineering, preferably in a related field such as cybersecurity, IoT, or embedded systems.
• Testing & Production Knowledge: Solid understanding of testing, validation, and production processes. Experience with prototyping and product lifecycle management.
• Team Collaboration: Comfortable working in a small, multidisciplinary team environment where you will be contributing ideas and collaborating with colleagues across various engineering domains.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in the cybersecurity or embedded systems industry.
• Familiarity with secure hardware design and hardware-based security solutions.
• Knowledge of security protocols and their implementation in hardware.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing start-up with huge potential for career advancement.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge technologies.

If you’re passionate about designing secure, high-performance electronics and want to work on ground-breaking cybersecurity products, apply today with an up to date CV!