Design Engineer

TXM Recruit; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop power and control circuits in Clevedon. The role involves researching new technologies and contributing to product implementations. A degree in Power Electronics or similar and experience in hardware design are required. This position offers a salary of up to £45,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative design team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hardware system design.
• Good knowledge of relevant standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, RoHS, EMC).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power and control circuits (digital & analogue).
• Research and apply new technologies in electronics and power circuits.
• Produce manufacturing packs for PCB designs.

Skills

Hardware system design

Schematic and PCB layout

Test equipment usage

Power electronics applications

Analytical problem solving

Agile tools

Education

Degree in Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics or Embedded Systems

Tools

OrCAD

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Clevedon | Up to £45,000 | Hybrid (3 days in the office / 2 from home). Mon-Fri, full-time.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of power and control circuits (digital & analogue).
• Contribute to new product implementation, from schematic, layout, and testing through to approvals and delivery.
• Research and apply new technologies in electronics and power circuits.
• Prepare and present proposals at design reviews.
• Carry out detailed circuit design, simulation, and verification testing.
• Component selection and obsolescence management.
• Produce manufacturing packs for PCB designs.
• Work cross-functionally with production, test, and service teams to ensure DFx principles.
• Ensure product test strategy is implemented across the design process.
• Support and improve existing products, including firmware and hardware updates.
• Apply problem-solving and modelling techniques for product simulation.
• Write specifications, technical reports, and maintain design documentation.
• Participate in peer reviews and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Provide training and technical support on new products to internal departments.

Requirements

• Degree in Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics, or Embedded Systems (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in hardware system design.
• Strong knowledge of schematic and PCB layout (OrCAD ideal).
• Skilled in using test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, PSUs, load banks, etc.).
• Methodical, analytical, and creative approach to design and problem solving.
• Good knowledge of power electronics applications in product design.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office; experience with Agile tools (JIRA) a bonus.
• Understanding of relevant standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, RoHS, EMC, etc.).

What’s in it for you

• Salary up to £45,000 (DOE).
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
• Work on cutting-edge projects across the full product lifecycle.
• Training and development opportunities to keep skills sharp.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive design team.

If this looks of interest then please get in touch for more details