Hardware Design Engineer – 19 inch Racks & Associated Equipment

Expleo Group; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Barnstaple is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to design 19” rack systems. The role involves collaboration in a multi-discipline team, demanding attention to detail and proactive problem-solving. Candidates with aerospace or defence experience are particularly encouraged to apply. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of 2 days onsite, and involves responsibilities in design, documentation, and compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Access to the Expleo Academy for skill development

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in aerospace or defence industry preferable.
• A clear understanding of the use of 19” rack systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret requirements and deliver designs that meet them.
• Produce and direct documentation production.
• Contribute to design certification aspects like LVD and CE marking.
• Follow client-specific processes.

Skills

Electrical/electronic design

Understanding of LVD and CE marking

Computer literate with Microsoft Office skills

Soldering, crimping, looming

Methodical with excellent attention to detail

Good organisation skills

Ability to problem solve

Education

HNC/HND level qualification in a relevant discipline

ONC/OND with significant demonstrable experience

Tools

19” rack systems knowledge

Test Equipment design experience

Job description

Hardware Design Engineer

Expleo Group – Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to work with our client, hybrid (2 days minimum onsite) at Barnstaple designing 19” rack systems housing server processors with associated EU, PSU, µP boards & IO boards. The successful candidate will likely have gained this experience working ATP or TE design.

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual, of particular interest would be candidates with aerospace or defence industry experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work within a multi-discipline team, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Interpret requirements and deliver designs that meet them using 19” rack systems
• Produce/direct the production of documentation
• Assess the need for and contribute any design certification aspects such as LVD and CE marking
• Follow any client specific processes

Qualifications

• HNC/HND level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• A lower qualification would be acceptable for example ONC/OND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu

Essential Skills

• Clear understanding of the availability, range and use of 19” rack systems from vendors such as Orion, Prism, Canford or nVent
• Electrical/electronic design, with the ability to create/direct the creation of BOMS, assembly drawings, wire lists, test notes and associated design documentation
• Understanding of LVD and CE marking
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office skills (minimum MS Word, Excel, Outlook & Internet)
• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of hand tools, both for mechanical and electrical operations
• Soldering, crimping, looming, electromechanical assembly
• Understand the principals and need for production control documentation and traceability
• Methodical with excellent attention to detail
• Possess good organisation skills
• Ability to work proactivity within a team; problem solve when required, and liaise with other Engineering functions to resolve problems

Desired Skills

• Ability to direct/carry out electrical electronic testing

Experience

• Experience delivering systems based around 19” rack systems from vendors such as Orion, Prism, Canford or nVent
• Aware and compliant with Environmental, Health & Safety requirements
• ATE or Test Equipment design experience is highly valued

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

Disability inclusion

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• IT Services and IT Consulting