Senior Hardware Engineer

Senior Hardware Engineer**An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior Hardware Engineer ****Location:**Cardiff, UK**Job ID:** 43101Working in a small, versatile team, the candidate's work will be involved in electronic product development and sustaining activities on a range of high volume PACS RFID access products as well as Access Control Controllers which are sold worldwide.The candidate needs to be able to effectively manage their time to support work on a variety of products at different stages of the product's lifecycle, and to be able to collaborate well with colleagues from different departments across broad seniority, both onsite and overseas. Occasional travel may be required.If this sounds like you keep on reading HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: and **Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):**HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions.This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.**As our Senior Hardware Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by*** Own Design and Development of RFID Physical Access reader electronics.* Mentor and guide engineers in reader schematic design and PCB layout using Altium.* Working with the wider hardware engineering and architecture team for firmware development to support proof of concepts and modular design and align with overall product development.* Guide engineering in document control and management using PLM and other systems.* Investigating and resolving customer issues relating to readers and Controllers.* Assist with Sustaining and VAVE (Value Add / Value Engineering) tasks – cost down investigations, production efficiencies and feature improvements on current products.* Researching and implementing alternative components and solutions to assist with Contract Manufacture Supply Chain.* Participate in high level solution discussions covering architecture, technology, product offerings etc, acting as subject matter expert for hardware engineering.* Independent / task management as well as support of other engineers.**What we love about your background:*** Multi layer PCBs / Flex rigid, with blind and buried micro Vias.* Power Supply design including LDO, low voltage SMPS, PMIC* Communication Interfaces (eg I2C, SPI, RS485, UART, MIPI DSI/CSI)* Embedded Microcontrollers (eg ARM, Microchip, AVR, Atmel, STM32)* Ethernet, including PoE* Wireless Interfaces (eg Bluetooth, WiFi)* Embedded Linux Hardware systems (ARM MPU, DDR RAM, eMMC)* RFID / Antenna design.* EMC / EMI compliance testing.* Some product development including Mechanical design (3D printing) and manufacturing knowledge.**Your Experience and Education include:*** Ideally Degree level in Engineering or related subject, 5 - 10 years’ experience in Engineering.* Other qualifications and experience will be considered.* High level of communications skills. Ability to communicate across a broad level of seniority* Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, both verbally and in writing.* Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards (ISO, UL), etc.* Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.* Familiar with operating systems, such as Windows, etc.* CAD Tools (eg Altium Designer, Solidworks)* Simulation Tools (eg CST Studio, LTSpice)* Document Control (eg Agile PLM)* Collaboration Tools (eg Confluence, Wiki)**What we can offer you:*** Competitive salary and rewards package.* Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.* A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.* Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.* To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.* **Empowerment:** You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.* **Innovation:** You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.* **Integrity:** You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group** Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.Experience levelMid-senior levelLocationCardiff, England, United Kingdom### Benefits of working at ASSA ABLOYOur world of opportunities awaits: including extensive training, international roles and clear expectations for great leadership.
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