Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Weston-on-the-Green; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their Engineering team. This full-time role involves designing and testing electronic circuits, collaborating on product development, and offers extensive training opportunities. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a passion for teamwork and innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Paid overtime

Extensive training opportunities

Alpha pension scheme

On-site nursery

Free parking

24/7 gym access

Qualifications

• Experience in design and testing of analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Understanding of product and system design and development.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Collaborating on new product/system designs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Relevant Degree with 2:2 or Higher

Tools

PCB Design

Schematic Capture

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer Ref. 956

Department: Engineering

Salary: £36,330 - £39,055

Job description

Salary awarded is based on skills assessment at interview.

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, or part-time with a minimum coverage of 28 hours per week. Flexible or compressed working hours are available.

This role is office-based.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Working within a product development team on hardware products and security solutions.
• Creating and maintaining electronic hardware for custom security products to meet partner needs domestically and internationally.
• Modifying existing designs and collaborating on new product/system designs.
• Receiving training and support, including a training budget for external courses, and dedicating time to innovation and research.

About You

To be suitable for this role, you should have:

• Experience in the design and testing of analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Understanding of product and system design and development.
• Relevant work experience or qualifications, such as an HND in electrical/electronic engineering.

Beneficial but not essential qualifications include:

• Further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, or a relevant degree with a 2:2 or higher.
• Experience with electronic schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience in RF design, EMC, and signal integrity.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.

Personal Skills

• Keen to learn and improve technical and non-technical skills.
• Enthusiastic about teamwork and collective knowledge sharing.
• Driven to complete projects to high standards.
• Enjoys solving challenging problems with innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Proactive in planning and improving processes.
• Effective at understanding partner needs and expectations.

Using Your Skills

You will be involved in the full product development cycle, designing and documenting electronic PCB systems, verifying designs, supporting products, and contributing to project planning.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus additional days off.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities, including external courses and degrees.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• Sports & Social Society.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave, free parking, 24/7 gym access, relocation loan, and inclusive environment support.

About HMGCC

We are the UK’s security engineering specialists, working with government, academia, and international partners to develop security tools and technologies. We invest in our people’s growth and support work/life balance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We offer an Interview Scheme for eligible candidates. For more info, visit our website.

Apply now

Click ‘apply’ to start your application. Our team will review all applications after the closing date, which may be earlier depending on recruitment needs. We also offer a relocation loan of up to £2,500 for those moving to the area, repayable over 24 months.