Jobs in Dorset, dorchester

Copello have partnered with an established engineering business based in Dorchester in the recruitment of a Senior Hardware Engineer.Please note all candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance.Key Responsibilities :

• General Engineering Activities : Engage in hardware engineering tasks across all stages of the engineering lifecycle, from design to validation.
• Customer and Supplier Liaison : Serve as the primary point of contact with customers and suppliers on engineering matters, resolving issues and ensuring that priorities and objectives are aligned.
• Engineering Decision-Making : Make informed engineering decisions within your area of responsibility to support project success.
• Team Support and Development : Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, contributing to their development and ensuring the team's effective working.
• Reporting and Presentations : Produce technical reports and plans, presenting findings to line managers, project teams, and peers.
• Task Delivery : Ensure that allocated tasks are completed within agreed budgets and timelines.Essential Skills and Experience :
• Proven experience in hardware engineering, including requirements development, simulation, design, integration, and verification / validation.
• Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle and hardware engineering methodologies and practices.
• Competence with hardware engineering tools and techniques.
• Experience with hardware design, interconnectivity, and troubleshooting design issues, particularly those arising from obsolescence.Desirable Skills and Experience :
• Experience with COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) hardware, particularly in blade and PC technology.
• Knowledge of COTS cabinets, cabinet design, wiring schedules, and power distribution.
• Hands-on experience in designing and building electrical and hardware systems for successful acceptance