As a business, we offer solutions to increase the mobility of elderly and physically challenged people, to enable them to live an independent and active life.
We design and manufacture our own range of straight and curved stairlifts as well as partnering with key suppliers to offer a broad product range to meet customer needs. We operate in more than 40 countries and we’re growing all the time.
We are a passionate and friendly team of people who care deeply about Making Everyday Life Easier for our customers.
Senior Embedded Software/Hardware Engineer
Ultron Technologies (Part of Handicare Stairlifts & Savaria UK)
Kingswinford | 4-Day Working Week (No Fridays!) | £65-80k per annum per annum
Shape the Future of Mobility Technology
At Ultron Technologies, part of the global Handicare & Savaria Group, we’re transforming how people move safely and independently in their homes. We’re now looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of the technology powering our stairlift division. Looking for a good all-rounder, ideally with both hardware and software development experience using C/C++.
This is more than just a senior role — it’s your opportunity to lead from the front, influence product innovation, mentor a growing team, and establish yourself as the go-to technical expert within a multi-national organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll sit at the heart of our engineering team, driving both hardware and firmware development:
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Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems (motor control experience advantageous)
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Create schematics and PCB layouts, and lead board bring-up and validation
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Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller- and processor-based systems
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Integrate key communication protocols including:SPI, I2C, UART, CANUSB, Ethernet, and wireless interfaces
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product engineering
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Support prototype builds, design verification, EMC testing, and production readiness
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Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues
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Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and engineering best practices
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership where required
What You’ll Bring
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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Significant experience in electronics hardware and embedded systems development
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Strong experience designing mixed-signal electronic circuits
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Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools, (Altium experience advantageous)
- Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++
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Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar embedded platforms (STM32, GD32, etc)
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Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and lab equipment
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Understanding of real-time systems, bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfaces
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Experience with version control systems such as Git
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to Have
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Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS
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Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, or battery-powered systems
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Experience with wireless technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellular
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Exposure to manufacturing processes and DFM/DFT principles
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Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries
Why Join Us?
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4-day working week – enjoy every Friday off
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£65-80k base salary
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Genuine autonomy to shape technology and product direction
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Opportunity to become a key technical authority within a global business
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Work on products that directly improve quality of life
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Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment
Apply Now
If you’re a senior engineer looking for ownership, influence, and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help develop the next generation of stairlift technology.
