Job Description
Hardware Engineer
Why this is a great place to work…
It starts with our people and culture. You will work with colleagues who are driven to innovate and solve complex engineering challenges.
We foster a culture of continuous improvement, where teams ask the tough questions, challenge assumptions, and push for better outcomes every day. This is achieved in an environment built on authenticity, transparency, and collaboration.
As part of Ralliant, Qualitrol combines the agility and ownership of an entrepreneurial organisation with the scale, resources, and best practices of a global technology group.
Our Engineering teams are vital to the success of our existing and emerging products and sensors platforms. We are the largest and most trusted global provider of monitoring systems including sensors, monitors and software within the power generation and energy industry. We help our customers to ensure grid reliability and the transition from scheduled to condition based maintenance practices.
What you will do…
As a Hardware Engineer, you will support the design and development of class-leading Condition Based Maintenance systems and products for electrical utilities and industrial customers.
You will build and apply strong fundamentals in analogue and digital electronics, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This role suits a motivated, team-oriented engineer looking to grow technical capability across the full product lifecycle.
Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will work closely with engineers and designers in an Agile (Scrum-based) environment to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions.
You will require good communication skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the flexibility to contribute effectively in a fast-paced development environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support hardware design activities using:
Development boards
Analysis and simulation tools
Create and update schematics and contribute to PCB layout design
Support design verification and testing to ensure requirements are met
Assist in analysing issues and contributing to technical solutions
Ensure design, test, and issue documentation is maintained in line with internal processes
Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and test teams to deliver integrated product solutions
Support transition to production, including assisting with failure analysis
Support existing products through sustaining and lifecycle activities
This opportunity could be for you if you have:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience in hardware/electronics engineering
Experience contributing to product development lifecycle activities
Ability to manage assigned tasks across multiple projects
Technical Experience:
Analogue and digital circuit design fundamentals
Schematic capture and exposure to PCB layout (Altium preferred)
Prototype bring-up and basic design verification
Use of standard lab equipment:
Oscilloscope
Spectrum analyser
Signal generator
Ability to contribute to:
Test procedures
Design documentation
Experience interfacing with sensors and basic embedded hardware
You may be an excellent fit if you:
Are self-motivated and willing to learn
Can work effectively both independently and within a team
Are comfortable working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
Desirable Experience:
Industrial or utility product development exposure
Understanding of:
Embedded systems or microcontrollers
Communication interfaces ( RS485, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, etc.)
Data acquisition and sensor interfacing
Awareness of compliance and testing (e.g. EMC, environmental)
Exposure to system-level hardware platforms (e.g. SOMs, processor interfaces)
About Us
QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution.
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.