• To act as a "focal point" for Hardware in respect to the assigned projects.
• To assist the project manager to plan, resource and develop the hardware platform for the assigned project.
• Ensuring compliance with product and customer specifications.
• Responsible for the generation of comprehensive HW & system level documentation and detailed specifications which conform to the Pace Development Process
• Provide the Company with advice and insight of hardware related issues through knowledge, awareness

• Lead the hardware team in the development of system level designs from customer proposals which conform to product requirements, customer specifications and Pace Development Process
• Oversee the generation of system level documentation from customer proposals for designs in line with the Pace Documentation Process.
• Direct the hardware team to ensure the hardware and system level designs for the product have an Annual Failure Rate overall, that is as low as possible commensurate with acceptable cost and performance
• Ensure that overall hardware is fully qualified prior to production sign off in accordance with the Pace Development Process; ensure all recommendations from 3rd parties are considered.
• Perform schematic generation, circuit analysis, validation of hardware and system level designs utilising the Company specified hardware design tools as required
• Produce accurate and detailed hardware project plans for platforms and systems, assisting the Project Management Team to ensure the project plans are both realistic and achievable.
• Update the project development plan to reflect the current project status.
• Produce work breakdowns and task allocations from the project plan for the hardware team.
• Lead design and project reviews ensuring all 3rd part recommendations are considered prior to progression to the next stage of the development phase.
• Liaise with the software development team to resolve any problems
• Provide maintenance support for existing designs ensuring prompt rectification of problems.
• Contribute to the promotion and improvement of the Pace Development Process, continually review the working methods, practices as set out in the Pace Development Procedure to ensure the most efficient operation.
• Act as a guide for other engineers to encourage their development.
• Liaise at high level with Customers, Suppliers and Partners
• Oversee the detailed analysis of competitor products and systems
• Responsible for ensuring safe working practices are adopted within the team, considering liabilities.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day personnel management of all reporting staff

Essential

• HND/Degree/M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering or related subject
• Will have significant number of years commercial hardware design and development experience.
• Will have good and effective leadership and delegation skills
• Should possess detailed knowledge of hardware design and analysis tools including expertise in layout techniques for analogue and high-speed circuits.
• Completed several large, complex and multi-disciplinary projects utilising all aspects of DFR, DFM and EMC techniques.
• Should have detailed component knowledge including road maps for product critical technologies relevant to future "core business"
• Have the ability to provide detailed analysis on competitor products providing recommendations from conclusions drawn from the evaluation

Desirable

• Be able to act as mentor to other engineers.
• Have a wide experience in their Hardware Engineering Discipline
• Effective interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills

Vision:

• Forward thinking, highly creative and open minded
• Able to utilise new ideas to develop innovative solutions

Drive:

• Should be interested in and motivated by HW and system level design issues
• Be eager to learn and increase their breadth and depth of relevant knowledge
• Constantly seeks advancement

Influence:

• Should be approachable and promote effective relationships at all levels, both internally & externally
• Communicates clearly and concisely at all levels
• Has the ability to motivate other members of the team
• Provides a suitable role model for junior engineers

Leadership:

• Leads by example
• Has demonstrable leadership skills
• Supports and helps other team members to develop

Analysis:

• Logical, structured approach to problem solving
• Excellent verbal and numerical reasoning skills
• Challenging and questioning
• Be able to think laterally

Execution:

• Consistently seeks to reduce cost, enhance performance whilst still meeting delivery and budget expectations

Quality Culture:

• Constantly strives to obtain the best or optimum results
• Takes full responsibility for their own work and actions
• Makes full and effective use of available resources