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Software Team Leader – Medical Devices

Position: Software Team Leader – Medical Devices

Location: Manchester

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000

KO2’s client, a leading medical device business in Manchester, is looking for a Software Team Leader to join their innovative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role while contributing to cutting-edge technology in the medical field.

About the Role

As a Software Team Leader, you will initially play a hands-on role in analysing requirements and working with high-level languages such as Java, C#, and C++ in an Android environment. You will lead a team working on software that powers PCR machines and laboratory equipment, interfacing with hospital IT systems, printers, analysers, and bare-metal devices.

Your role will involve:

Analysing requirements from day one and translating them into work packages.
Leading and mentoring the team to build efficiency using tools like Jira and best work practices.
Balancing leadership (75%) with hands-on coding and architecture work (25%) as needed.
Engaging in Android development activities and contributing to the design and implementation of interfaces.

About You

To succeed as a Software Team Leader, you should bring:

5+ years of software development experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.
Proficiency in Java, C#, or C++, with hands-on experience in an Android development environment.
Familiarity with medical device standards (e.g., IEC 62304), or experience in automotive or functional safety environments (desirable but not essential).
Strong analytical skills to break down requirements and architect effective solutions.

The Opportunity

Working from the Manchester office, you will lead a talented team to deliver world-class software solutions. Initially hands-on, the role will evolve as the team grows, allowing you to focus more on leadership and strategic activities.

This position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 – £85,000 and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Apply now to become a Software Team Leader with KO2’s client and drive innovation in medical technology!

Embedded Software Engineer

Position: Embedded Software Engineer
Salary: Up to £50,000
Office Location: Newcastle

The Role:
A renowned leader in bespoke software and industrial grade hardware solutions sector with an international customer base is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team in North Shields. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing embedded software solutions for cutting-edge products. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the full embedded software development life cycle, with a focus on C/C++ programming in real-time environments including both Windows and Linux platforms.

This is a great opportunity to apply your embedded software expertise and drive innovation in a growing company with an established presence in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop embedded software solutions for real-time systems
Work with embedded hardware and communicate via protocols such as RS232, SPI, I2C, USB
Develop and optimize embedded applications for Windows and Linux platforms
Collaborate across teams to define, design, and deploy new software features
Support the full software lifecycle from initial design through to testing and deployment

Skills Required:

Strong experience with C/C++ programming
Solid expertise in embedded software design and development
Experience with Microchip PIC, ARM, or Atmel microcontrollers
Degree qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

This role offers the opportunity to work on next-generation products while ensuring the ongoing support and improvement of existing solutions. You’ll be part of a stable, well-funded company that prioritizes product innovation and development, with a clear focus on embedded systems.

Why Join?
You’ll be joining a well-established company with over 15 years of industry experience. Enjoy the chance to work in a brand-new office with room for career growth and the development of industry-leading embedded solutions used worldwide.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with Linux Kernel or device driver development
Familiarity with embedded communication protocols: RS232, SPI, I2C, USB

For more information, please get in touch with Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Electronics Engineer

November 22, 2024/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronics Engineer
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000
Location: Sheffield

About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Engineer to join a dynamic design team based in Sheffield. Our client has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable electronic products to a global customer base.

The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified and possess strong industry experience in electronics design. Your expertise will include analogue and digital circuit design, low-power designs (such as SMPS and DC-DC converters), and PCB layout. Experience with EMC safety standards or motor drives is highly desirable.

In this role, you will have ample opportunity to contribute to the development of new products, so prior experience across the entire product lifecycle is essential. As part of a small, collaborative team in Sheffield, you will have exposure to a wide variety of tasks, with encouragement to develop new skills in both electronics and software.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop analogue and digital circuits.
Work on lower power designs, including DC-DC converters and SMPS.
Design and layout PCBs for new product developments.
Contribute to the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production.
Collaborate with a small team and engage in continuous learning and skill development.

Skills and Experience Required:

Experience in analogue and digital circuit design.
Expertise in lower power design, including DC-DC converters and SMPS.
Strong PCB layout and design skills.

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of EMC safety standards.
A relevant degree in Electronics or a related field.
Experience with motor drives or battery management.

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Engineer who enjoys variety in their role and is eager to work on innovative new products. Join a stable, growing company with a focus on new product development, located in Sheffield, and take your career to the next level.

To learn more, contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd for further details.

Software Manager

November 13, 2024/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Software Manager

Salary: Up to £70,000 + benefits

Office Location: Ulverston

The Role: Our client, an industry leading electronics company within the secure wireless communication devices sector are now looking to recruit an Embedded Software Manager to lead the development of their next generation of products. The successful Embedded Software Manager will be leading a growing team of Engineers and be tasked with achieving new product developments whilst supporting legacy products and growing the team.

Although this is a management focussed role the ideal candidate will have a strong embedded design background and recent team leadership or management experience. Their development platform includes: Embedded C, C++, Linux, SPI, I2C, RF, DSP, Bluetooth, Mesh Networks and a range of microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, Nordic etc) so previous experience with the majority is required.

The successful Embedded Software Manager will be joining an established, multidiscipline team and can expect to work closely with other heads of department working on products that include a variety of design components. You can expect your role to involve leading multiple projects, developing the software team, assigning work packages and delivering new products to meet time and budgetary goals.

If you are an experienced Embedded Engineer looking to make the step up into team leadership or an established Software Manager looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity you are looking for. Our client is a new product focussed, at an exciting stage of growth and working on a host of cutting edge devices that are being used around the globe.

Skills and Experience Required:

Team leadership or management experience
Embedded design background
Strong communication and leadership skills
Agile methodologies and processes
Degree in an Engineering field subject

Desirable Skill and Experience:

Up to date with Embedded design technologies
Experience with RF products
Experience with Linux development

Package includes: Salary of up to £70,000, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexitime, life assurance and more

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd to discuss this role in further detail

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Embedded Software Engineer

November 12, 2024/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Software Engineer | £35,000 – £45,000 | Oldham

KO2’s client, a leader in the medical device industry, is searching for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Oldham. This role offers a chance to work on cutting-edge control systems for complex medical devices. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in developing and maintaining the embedded software used to control these innovative machines.

In this role, you will:

Contribute to a new product, focusing on a library graphical embedded environment with complex features like air removal, pulsing, cooling, and deep vacuum.
Use Embedded C and work on the transition from bare metal to embedded Linux.
Work with Linux-based machines, with some QT development, to create user-friendly interfaces.
Replace a PLC-based system with a visual type embedded system, creating a robust control system for advanced medical equipment.

The ideal candidate for this Embedded Software Engineer role will have experience with embedded systems, particularly within the medical or similar technical fields. If you’re looking for a challenging opportunity to develop critical technology in a hands-on environment, KO2’s client offers the perfect chance to apply your skills and grow.

Apply now to become an Embedded Software Engineer with KO2’s client and make a difference in medical device innovation!

Embedded Software Engineer

November 7, 2024/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Role: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Leeds + very flexible working from home

Salary: Up to £65,000

KO2’s client, an exciting electronic device design business based in Leeds, is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to join their growing team. They are growing their engineering team and have an exciting roadmap ahead of them.

The successful embedded software engineer will be joining a fast-paced development team and be keen to contribute to the full design lifecycle, you will be the subject matter expert on embedded design decisions and play a key role in the development of their new generation of products.

They are looking for an experienced embedded software engineer with a particular focus around RTOS development, ideally with FreeRTOS or Zephyr. You will be comfortable programming in C/C++ and have good experience with ARM and Nordic processors. Experience with any wireless protocols would be a real bonus and you should be comfortable working throughout the full design life cycle in a small team.

This role will best suit an experienced embedded software engineer who is keen to get their teeth stuck into a new challenge and take on a lead role in the development of a new range of ground breaking devices that will be used around the globe.

Key Skills required:

C/C++ programming
RTOS development – FreeRTOS, Zephyr etc
ARM and Nordic processors
A variety of serial comms – I2C, CAN, UART, SPI, etc

Benefits:

Competitive salary: £50,000 – £65,000.
A generous share scheme, allowing you to grow with the company.
Flexible hybrid working model

Contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment today for all the details.

Electronic Engineer

November 5, 2024/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Electronics Engineer
Location: Oldham
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

KO2’s client, an industry leader in rail electronics, is looking for a highly skilled Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team. Specializing in the repair and maintenance of critical rail components, including auxiliary converters, train motors, and passenger information systems, KO2’s client is the trusted go-to when the original manufacturers are no longer an option. They pride themselves on extending the life of complex electronic systems where parts are often obsolete or the manufacturer has fallen short.

Role:
As an Electronics Engineer, you will work to reverse engineer rail system parts, determine their function, and repair them. You’ll take on projects that require creating custom testing procedures, from Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to hybrid and manual testing, using platforms like Matlab and LabVIEW to ensure accuracy. After diagnosis and repair, each part will be rigorously tested before release, ensuring it integrates seamlessly into rail systems with zero operational issues.

In addition, the Electronics Engineer will perform condition assessments for clients looking to expand the lifespan of their products. This involves assessing and recommending component upgrades based on advanced electronics knowledge—an area that contributes to 80% of revenue.

Key Skills Required:

Strong knowledge in Electronics Engineering with a focus on analog and digital electronics
Ability to reverse engineer complex rail components
Experience with ATE testing, including programming with Matlab or LabVIEW
Diagnostic skills for assessing condition and recommending lifetime extension solutions
Collaborative skills to work alongside four dedicated technicians

This is a rare opportunity for an Electronics Engineer to contribute to critical rail systems, apply high-level engineering skills, and work within a team known for precision and excellence. If you are an Electronics Engineer ready to bring complex rail electronics back to life, we encourage you to apply and join this innovative leader.

Senior Electronic Design Engineer

November 5, 2024/in North West Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Position: Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Salary: Up to £75,000

Office Location: Stretford, Manchester

The Role: Due to customer demand our client are once again growing their Engineering function and are keen to add a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to their team. The successful Electronics Engineer will be working towards the development of a new range of bespoke electronic products for integration into complex SMART energy systems.

This role will best suit an all-round Electronics Engineer who has experience with analogue and digital circuit design, PCB design and knowledge of EMC design. You will be working on industry leading, complex products that are used around the globe. Our client is well established and can offer the successful Electronics Engineer a challenging but friendly team environment with plenty of chance to contribute throughout the full design life cycle working on new product developments.

Ideally you will be a technical enthusiast who enjoys problem solving in a team environment with proven experience in a similar role. The successful Electronics Engineer can expect their role to involve the following:

Translate customer requirements into an electronics specification.
Carry out detailed design and implementation of electronic circuits.
Derive verification plans to address design requirements.
Prepare test procedures and traceability of these results back to the original requirements.
Produce accurate written documentation to fully support the design.
Be responsible for the delivery of Electronics and Sub-System designs

Skills and Experience Required:

Analogue circuit design
Digital circuit design
PCB design and layout
Schematic capture
Debugging, simulation, validation and Testing

Desirable Skills and Experience:

FPGA design
EMC/LVD regulations
Microprocessor design

Please contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knights at KO2 for more information on this exciting Electronics Design Engineer role.

Embedded Software Engineer

October 28, 2024/in Midlands Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Embedded Software Engineer

Are you an Embedded Software Engineer with a keen understanding of hardware and a passion for bespoke solutions? KO2’s client, a leading load bank manufacturer in Burton upon Trent, is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative team. Specializing in high-capacity load banks used for rigorous testing in data centres and generator setups, this company delivers bespoke solutions that ensure equipment is thoroughly tested and reliable.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in controlling load banks in precise kW steps. The systems you’ll work on require ARM-based controllers and embedded C, providing real-time control over load capacities for resistive, reactive, and capacitive testing. This is a hardware-aware role, with a mix of 80% embedded software and 20% electronics, where experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, SDP, UDI, and I2C is essential.

If you are an Embedded Software Engineer looking for a dynamic role with a market leader, KO2’s client in Burton upon Trent offers a fantastic opportunity with a salary of £55,000 – £65,000, based full-time onsite.

Ready to make an impact with your embedded software skills? Apply today via KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Electronic Technician

October 22, 2024/in Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent /by Chris Oddy

Electronics Technician – EV Chargers – York – £40,000

KO2’s client, a leading company in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, is seeking a skilled Electronics Technician to join their growing team in York. This is a senior role ideal for someone who is not only proficient in working down to component level but is also capable of helping to improve an existing team of technicians.

As an Electronics Technician, you will play a critical role in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electronic systems within our EV chargers. Your hands-on experience will ensure that our products continue to meet the high standards our clients expect.

This Electronics Technician role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and presents the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology. You will collaborate with a team of talented professionals while also mentoring junior staff, driving improvements, and fostering a culture of excellence within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and repair electronic systems down to component level.
Work closely with and mentor other technicians.
Contribute to the ongoing development and efficiency of the team.
Ensure the highest standards of quality and performance in all repair and maintenance tasks.

If you’re an experienced Electronics Technician looking for a new challenge, and want to be part of an innovative company shaping the future of EV charging, apply today!