Contract Electronics Engineer

Zenovo; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenovo in Horsham is seeking an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. You will own the electronics development lifecycle from architecture to production, collaborating with software, product and manufacturing colleagues to deliver robust, compliant electronic products.

The role focuses on designing analog, digital and mixed-signal hardware, producing schematics and PCB layouts in Altium, and guiding components through lifecycle, testing, and factory

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in electronics design and development.
• Experience designing analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronics.
• Advanced Altium Designer experience: schematic capture & PCB layout.
• Lifecycle experience from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design, verify and support electronic hardware across new and existing products.
• Define electronic architectures and practical design solutions.
• Produce schematics, PCB layouts and manufacturing docs using Altium Designer.
• Manage component libraries, design standards and processes.
• Select and qualify components based on performance, cost and lifecycle.
• Support prototype builds, design reviews, product introduction and manufacturing.
• Investigate and resolve hardware, production and field issues via RCA.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, regulations and internal processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver projects.

Skills

Electronics design

Altium Designer

Circuit design

EMC compliance

Analog/digital/mixed-signal

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Location: Horsham ( 3 days a wek onsite)

The Role

An engineering business is looking for an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to join its expanding engineering team.

You'll play a key role across the full electronics development lifecycle, from architecture and circuit design through to prototyping, verification, compliance and production. Working closely with engineers across software, product and manufacturing, you'll help develop robust, reliable and commercially focused electronic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, verify and support electronic hardware across new and existing products.
• Define electronic architectures and develop practical design solutions.
• Produce schematics, PCB layouts and manufacturing documentation using Altium Designer.
• Manage component libraries, design standards and engineering processes.
• Select and qualify components based on performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability and lifecycle.
• Support prototype builds, design reviews, product introduction and manufacturing.
• Investigate and resolve hardware, production and field issues through structured root-cause analysis.
• Ensure designs meet relevant industry standards, regulations and internal engineering processes..
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver projects successfully.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in electronics design and development.
• Strong experience designing analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronics.
• Advanced experience with Altium Designer, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience taking electronic products through the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production.
• Experience with component selection, derating, reliability and obsolescence management.
• Experience supporting EMC, safety and environmental compliance.

Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:

• High-speed digital design and signal integrity
• RF and wireless technologies
• Supporting products through manufacturing, production testing and field investigations

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role.