Lead Hardware Engineer
Posted on May 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£75k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
About the Role: We are looking for a Lead Hardware Engineer to take technical ownership of the design and delivery of automotive hardware solutions for innovative electric drive systems . Working in a collaborative environment, you will manage a team of hardware engineers to deliver robust, high-volume production electronics.
The Must-Haves:
Technical Expertise: Deep experience designing complex, high-voltage (600V) power electronics (such as inverters, bi-directional DC-DC converters, and 3-phase motor drives) .
Leadership: A proven track record of leading, mentoring, and managing a team of hardware engineers.
Production Knowledge: Strong understanding of high-volume automotive product development, with a focus on cost optimization and manufacturability (DFM/DFC/FMEA).
Testing & Standards: Experience overseeing test strategies, debugging hardware, and ensuring compliance with automotive safety and EMC regulations.
What You'll Do:
Lead hardware design from initial concept through validation and production release .
Plan technical milestones and manage project risks alongside Project Managers .
Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, systems, and test teams .
Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
The Must-Haves:
Technical Expertise: Deep experience designing complex, high-voltage (600V) power electronics (such as inverters, bi-directional DC-DC converters, and 3-phase motor drives) .
Leadership: A proven track record of leading, mentoring, and managing a team of hardware engineers.
Production Knowledge: Strong understanding of high-volume automotive product development, with a focus on cost optimization and manufacturability (DFM/DFC/FMEA).
Testing & Standards: Experience overseeing test strategies, debugging hardware, and ensuring compliance with automotive safety and EMC regulations.
What You'll Do:
Lead hardware design from initial concept through validation and production release .
Plan technical milestones and manage project risks alongside Project Managers .
Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, systems, and test teams .
Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Reference: 225176923
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Lead Hardware Engineer
Posted on May 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£75k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
About the Role: We are looking for a Lead Hardware Engineer to take technical ownership of the design and delivery of automotive hardware solutions for innovative electric drive systems . Working in a collaborative environment, you will manage a team of hardware engineers to deliver robust, high-volume production electronics.
The Must-Haves:
Technical Expertise: Deep experience designing complex, high-voltage (600V) power electronics (such as inverters, bi-directional DC-DC converters, and 3-phase motor drives) .
Leadership: A proven track record of leading, mentoring, and managing a team of hardware engineers.
Production Knowledge: Strong understanding of high-volume automotive product development, with a focus on cost optimization and manufacturability (DFM/DFC/FMEA).
Testing & Standards: Experience overseeing test strategies, debugging hardware, and ensuring compliance with automotive safety and EMC regulations.
What You'll Do:
Lead hardware design from initial concept through validation and production release .
Plan technical milestones and manage project risks alongside Project Managers .
Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, systems, and test teams .
Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
The Must-Haves:
Technical Expertise: Deep experience designing complex, high-voltage (600V) power electronics (such as inverters, bi-directional DC-DC converters, and 3-phase motor drives) .
Leadership: A proven track record of leading, mentoring, and managing a team of hardware engineers.
Production Knowledge: Strong understanding of high-volume automotive product development, with a focus on cost optimization and manufacturability (DFM/DFC/FMEA).
Testing & Standards: Experience overseeing test strategies, debugging hardware, and ensuring compliance with automotive safety and EMC regulations.
What You'll Do:
Lead hardware design from initial concept through validation and production release .
Plan technical milestones and manage project risks alongside Project Managers .
Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, systems, and test teams .
Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Reference: 225176923
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