THE COMPANY

At Corston Architectural Detail, everything we do is about taking the stress out of renovations. Our collections of switches and sockets, hardware and lighting are designed to coordinate effortlessly. We precisely design and engineer every detail, and take obsessive care to make sure Corston products feel great. And we make sure that every point in our customers’ journey with us is a positive one.
Founded by a small team of creative designers and engineers, we’ve grown quickly in our first four years. We’ve got ambitious plans to expand, and are looking for enthusiastic, engaging people to help us build our brand in Europe from the ground up.
Job Summary:
The IT Hardware and Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining computer hardware and systems. This role involves working closely with software engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software systems, troubleshooting hardware issues, and staying updated on technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Design and develop computer hardware components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, and networks.
• Testing and Analysis: Test hardware components, analyze results, and modify designs as needed to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• System Integration: Work with software engineers to coordinate hardware and software systems, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Documentation: Write detailed specifications and design documentation for hardware components.
• Manufacturing Oversight: Oversee the manufacturing process for computer hardware, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
• Technological Updates: Stay current on industry trends and technological advancements to ensure hardware remains competitive and up-to-date.

Desired Skills:

• Security Protocols: Understanding of hardware security protocols and techniques to protect systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Ability to perform simulations and develop algorithms for sensor signal processing.

Troubleshooting: Skills in diagnosing and resolving network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

What you can expect from us

• Full training on the brand, products and systems
• An interesting and challenging role and opportunities for career progression
• Fast decision making (so nothing gets in the way of you doing your job)
• A competitive salary
• Friends and family discount on Corston products

Additional information
This is an office based role. Standard Working hours 08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday with flexitime available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hanover Park, IL 60133: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• IT Support: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Design and Development: Design and develop computer hardware components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, and networks.
• Testing and Analysis: Test hardware components, analyze results, and modify designs as needed to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• System Integration: Work with software engineers to coordinate hardware and software systems, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Documentation: Write detailed specifications and design documentation for hardware components.
• Manufacturing Oversight: Oversee the manufacturing process for computer hardware, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
• Technological Updates: Stay current on industry trends and technological advancements to ensure hardware remains competitive and up-to-date