Would you like to join a growing Electromechanical product design and manufacturing business, looking for a hands-on Systems Design Engineer who can bridge the gap between physical products and smart technology? This role covers the specification, sourcing, testing and validation of smart connected devices and sensors, making sure connected features work reliably before products reach the market.Location: Basildon, Essex. Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 plus benefits package. Working arrangement: hybrid, 2 to 3 days in the office per week.What you''ll be doingSpecify, source and procure off-the-shelf smart / IoT devices, sensors and hardware systems that meet product requirementsDesign and run DVT/PVT testing protocols to validate smart technologies under real-world conditionsTroubleshoot integration issues across physical, electronic and data interfacesAct as the technical point of contact for hardware suppliers, test labs and manufacturing vendorsMaintain accurate validation logs, schematics and component specification sheetsWhat you need to bringA degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent practical experience with smart connected devices, electrical and/or embedded systemsProven experience testing, validating and debugging hardware, sensors or connected devicesPractical knowledge of wireless protocols such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa or cellularExperience specifying and procuring off-the-shelf electronic components for smart devicesFamiliarity ..... full job details .....