Please email application through to jenny@armstrongappointments.com
Main job function
· Generation of requirement and development specifications; Hardware and Firmware development (schematic and PCB design).
· IEC conformance testing of designs; Documentation (source code, design, manufacturing, pre-test etc.)
· Assist production, technical support department and customer support; Unit testing of firmware modules.
· Adhere to source code conventions and other standards adopted by the company; Review and approval of co-worker’s source code, hardware design etc.
· Sub-contractor management. Product enhancements of existing products and other maintenance activities (ex.components obsolescence).
· Design scope management
Technology research and recommendation
Qualifications
· Excellent Electronic hardware design capabilities (Analog and digital circuit design) incorporating design for EMC immunity and emissions; Real Time Operating System and super-loop firmware development on microcontrollers using ANSI-C.
· Open System Interconnect model (OSI model) approach to firmware development; Knowledge of Protection Relay development and/or Energy and Demand Metering Development.
· IEC hardware validation and conformance testing for product approval.
· Knowledge of industry standard protocols and communication interfaces (MODBUS, IEC61850, DLMS, TCP/IP, GSM/GPRS, Zigbee, LoRa, Power Line Communication).
· Capacitive touch sensor design Power supply design and development; Fault finding and debugging complex firmware and hardware; Production system firmware development (pre-test jigs).
Experience/Criteria
· The ideal candidate would have a proven track record of developing complex hardware and writing firmware in ANSI-C
· utilizing ARM processors in a Real Time Operating System environment.
· 3+ years in complex Electronic Product hardware development with a proven track record of successful products
· developed (complex analogue and digital schematic design utilising multi-layer PCB layouts).
· 3+ years in Embedded firmware development utilising the OSI model approach (advantageous) developing firmware
· in ANSI-C using a Real Time Operating System as well as super-loop.
· Preferably experience in development of protection relays and metering products.
· 3+ years development with ARM processor architectures.
· Multi-processor systems.
Personal Attributes
· Meticulous and detail orientated; Strong problem-solving ability and analytical focus; Energetic and passionate about electronic hardware design and firmware development
· Teamwork and self-driven (motivation of team members);
· Demonstrable track record of successfully developed products.
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
