Lead Firm Engineer
£55000 - £60000
Bradford
Company:
Innova Search is proudly representing an esteemed engineering company renowned for its cutting-edge research and development in a wide array of mechanical and electronic products. These products are sold across various industrial and scientific sectors.
Role:
Our client is seeking a driven individual to support design and engineering projects. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing both existing and new products to ensure they are market-leading and align with company aspirations and required directives.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop reliable and efficient firmware designs that integrate with current and future company systems for data acquisition, analysis, transmission, motion control, and user interfacing
Plan firmware development while considering dependencies
Convert designs into executable code for microcontrollers
Skilled in C and C++ programming
Test and debug firmware to ensure it meets design specifications and purposes
Recommend best practices for development, testing, and debugging tools
Create PCB designs using appropriate software for new designs and modifications.
Stay updated on microcontroller technology advancements for product enhancement
Document firmware development with comments and graphical illustrations to demonstrate program and data flow
Adhere to company version control and release procedures
Propose innovative firmware functions for commercial advantage
Understand and incorporate features from legacy products into new designs when appropriate
Develop efficient hardware solutions from concept to production, including circuit design and testing
Experience Required:
Extensive experience in Firmware/Electronics, preferably with a manufacturing background
Degree or HND qualification in electronics, science, or mathematics
Technically competent, with experience of leading technical and junior team members