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: Software Developer

Location: Harrogate

Salary: Up to £45,000

KO2’s Harrogate-based client, a leading company specializing in the design and development of single service points of contact used in rugged terrains, they are seeking a talented Software Developer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, including embedded software development, modern C++ applications, and GUI design.

Role Overview: As a Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to work within a small, agile team on a variety of exciting projects, ranging from embedded systems to GUI development. You’ll be involved in the design and implementation of middleware solutions, working with various communication protocols, and contributing to the development of reliable software for use in challenging environments.

To be clear the business is happy to take someone from one of these software disciplines, you do not need to be able to do embedded software, GUI’s and modern C++, experience in just one of these areas is suitable as the business has work in all these areas.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with embedded software development, ideally using modern C++.
• Expertise in modern C++ for both middleware and GUI development.
• Familiarity with GUI frameworks such as Qt or similar.
• Experience working with communication protocols such as Bluetooth, BLE, Zigbee, and wireless technologies.
• Experience with embedded systems, DSPs, ST32, and databases is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on server-side C++ and web technologies such as HTML.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop embedded software solutions for rugged terrains, ensuring high reliability and efficiency.
• Work with modern C++ to create middleware solutions and optimize communication protocols.
• Design and implement GUI applications for both embedded systems and server-side interfaces.
• Work with a variety of technologies, including Bluetooth, Zigbee, and wireless communication protocols.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and other software developers to deliver tailored solutions.

Experience Required:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in embedded software development, ideally with exposure to modern C++.
• Experience with GUI development and related technologies.
• A solid understanding of communication protocols and wireless technologies.
• Experience with modern C++ for middleware or server-side code is a plus.

Package & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £45,000.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects in a niche industry.
• 5 days a week in the Harrogate office, offering a great work-life balance.

If you’re passionate about embedded software development and want to work with modern C++ in a supportive and innovative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join KO2’s Harrogate-based client and take the next step in your career!