PCB Hardware Design Engineer

CompanyRobert Walters

LocationCity Of London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/9/2026

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Electronics engineers

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£52,000 (£26.67 per hour)

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Description

PCB Hardware Design Engineer
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Work Setup: Hybrid - 4 days in the office
Salary: £75000

Who We Are
We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.

The Role
We have an exciting new opportunity for an PCB Hardware Design Engineer to join Robert Walters as a Consultant.

As a Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients.

What You'll Do

Design, implement, and test electronic systems from concept to production using Altium for PCB layout, embedded microprocessors for hardware, DC/stepper motor control, cable design and wiring, C/C++ firmware, while ensuring compliance with EMC, Safety, and RoHS standards

Provide 2nd line technical support across project phases, leveraging IT/PC/networking skills

Collaborate in project teams through peer reviews, progress reporting, and meeting targets

Design and develop integrated hardware and control systems for diamond manipulation automation, incorporating collaborative robots, motors, microcontrollers, and pneumatics via rapid prototyping, simulation, and end-to-end product lifecycle management including test specifications, PCBs, and production documentation

Apply engineering ingenuity to design and test hardware solutions for defined automation problems

Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to integrate solutions into overall technology and processes

Champion "Safety First" by enforcing all safety regulations, practices, and procedures; establishing best-practice operating protocols to safeguard self and colleagues; and partnering with safety experts to uphold electronics-specific safety standards

Must Have

Proficient in PCB development and electronic design capture using Altium
Experience with firmware development in C++

Knowledge of compliance standards (EMC, Safety, RoHS) and R&D processes

Collaborative team player with excellent verbal/written communication, IT/PC/networking literacy, and commitment to high-quality electronics development

Passionate about continuous learning, staying current with technologies, and adhering to electronic/automation/robotics safety standards

What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.