Our Client is a world leader in the design and development of Narrowband RF mesh networks that enable Omni Internet of Things (IoT) communications.

With a wealth of expertise and experience in smart technology, the Group provides customers with long-range, low-power, end-to-end networking solutions and high- performance applications that help them enhance service delivery, improve business efficiency and save energy.

The companies provide wireless communication technology for smart metering, lighting and the Internet of Things.

The company was founded in 2002 and listed on AIM in 2005.It has been working in India since 2009, where it collaborates with local partners to implement large-scale smart metering projects. By enabling real- time data transmission, their solutions aim to reduce energy loss, optimize resource usage, and enhance operational efficiency for utilities.

Role Description :

- This opportunity would be ideal for an experienced engineer with minimum 5-7 years of work experience in hardware development and testing, familiar with mass production.

- This role will be suitable for any professional looking for the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a fantastic business.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role requires a hands-on, practical Engineer with knowledge and, ideally, some experience in the following areas:

- Supporting the business in the delivery of new products and projects from Hardware perspective.

- Sub-1GHz RF Communications based Product Development and Validation.

- Cellular Technology based Product Development and Validation.

- AC/DC and DC/DC Power Supply Development and Validation.

- 32-bit MCU based Product Development and Validation.

- Battery Charger Circuitry Development and Validation.

- Compliance / Pre-Compliance / Certification testing.

- Testing and verifying product performance / endurance against design specifications and producing test reports.

- Hands on debugging / reworking, hardware bring up, use of standard lab equipment.

- Knowledge of Altium designer.

- DFM, DFT experience for medium and/or high-volume product manufacturing.

- The candidate may also be called on to support the Manufacturing Operations teams as and when required.

Experience and Skills Required:

The following capability would be required:

- Solid understanding of electronics design from first-principles / ground-up development - essential

- Proficiency in Altium Designer for Schematics Capture and PCB Design - essential.

- Design circuitry with modern 32-bit Microcontroller(s) with associated interface(s) (SPI, I2C, UART, USB) - essential.

- Significant experience of sub-GHz RF design for SigFox/LoRA/Zigbee/RFID/IOT devices or similar - desirable.

- Experience of simulation tools for electronics design like LTSpice, TinaTI, Simetrix (or similar) - essential

- Experience of designing Power Supplies - Buck / Boost / Buck-Boost DC-DC type designs - essential.

- Experience with integrating COTS Cellular Modems and modules for 2G/3G/4G/5G technology - essential.

- Experience in Lithium battery powered circuitry design - charging / low-power consumption etc - essential.

- Experience in debugging AC powered products - desirable.

- Experience of DFM/DFT for medium (100K+) / high volume (1M+) manufacturing - desirable.

- Experience in using RF test equipment like Spectrum Analyser / Vector Network Analyser etc - essential.

- Writing Test Reports / Technical documentation - essential.

- Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills - essential.

- Working with version control tools like Git, Gitlab, SVN (or similar) - desirable.

- Working with planning tools like Jira, Trello (or similar) - desirable.

Personal Attributes:

- Analytical with solving focused attitude.

- Flexible; able to work in a small team, or individually as required.

- Willingness to learn and looking to progress in electronics design.

- Good communication skills in dealing with external parties such as test labs and contract equipment manufacturers.

- Ability to get on with a task and take it to completion once shown how to perform it.

- Ability to show initiative.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Master's Degree in relevant fields

- HND in relevant fields

- Good understanding and use of Microsoft windows / based PC- s, office-based tools.

- Proficient in use hardware tools like oscilloscopes, multi-meter, soldering stations etc.