Design Team Lead - Power Electronics

TXM Recruit; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business in Clevedon is seeking a Design Team Lead. This role involves overseeing the design team, contributing to projects, and driving new product development. Candidates should have a degree in Power Electronics or equivalent and strong hardware design experience. The position offers a salary of up to £55,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home

Excellent training and development pathways

Qualifications

• Strong hardware/system design experience including schematic & PCB layout.
• Experience with fault finding and using electronic test equipment.
• Leadership or mentoring experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small design team.
• Design, develop, and support power and control circuits.
• Drive new product development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong hardware/system design experience

Problem solving

Leadership skills

Fault finding

Understanding of embedded systems/firmware

Education

Degree in Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics, Embedded Systems or equivalent

Tools

OrCAD or similar PCB design tools

Job description

Overview

Clevedon | Up to £55,000 | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)

We"re supporting a leading engineering business in Clevedon with their search for a Design Team Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on design expertise with team leadership, working on next-generation power and control systems.

The Role

As Design Team Lead, you\'ll report to the Technical Manager, overseeing the day-to-day activities of the design team while also contributing directly to projects. You\'ll collaborate across departments, drive new product development, and provide technical guidance to your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small design team (planning, daily stand-ups, mentoring, training & development).
• Design, develop and support power and control circuits (digital & analogue).
• Take projects through the full lifecycle: schematics, layout, proof of concept, testing, approvals & delivery.
• Drive new product development and continuous improvement of existing products.
• Collaborate with production, test and service teams to ensure design for manufacture, test and serviceability.
• Provide technical leadership in design reviews, product strategy, and customer application guidance.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and regulations (ISO9001, ISO14001, EMC, RoHS etc.).

What We\'re Looking For

• Degree in Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics, Embedded Systems or equivalent.
• Strong hardware/system design experience, including schematic & PCB layout.
• Skilled in fault finding, problem solving and using electronic test equipment.
• Experience with OrCAD (or similar PCB design tools).
• Understanding of embedded systems/firmware would be an advantage.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience desirable.

What\'s on Offer

• Salary up to £55,000
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Opportunity to work on innovative, forward-thinking projects in electronics & power design.
• Excellent training and development pathways.

If this looks of interest then please do get in touch id love to speak with you further around the role