Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ivinghoe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking an Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer. This role involves designing and testing electronic circuits and PCB systems, working with a product development team on security solutions. The position offers flexible hours, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on innovation and personal growth.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

On-site nursery

Gym

Parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Work within a product development team to create hardware solutions.

Skills

Analogue Systems

Digital Systems

Microcontroller-based Systems

Creative Problem-Solving

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB Design

Electronic Schematic Capture

RF Design

EMC

Signal Integrity

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 available.

This role is office based.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Work within a product development team to create hardware solutions for security products.
• Modify and improve existing designs and collaborate on new product development.
• Use technical knowledge to develop electronic hardware for custom security solutions.

Training and development:

Support and training will be provided, including a training budget for external courses. You will also have time allocated for innovation and research.

About You:

• Experience in 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.

Preferred but not essential:

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

Personal Skills:

• Keen to learn and improve skills.
• Enjoy working with others and sharing knowledge.
• Driven to complete projects to a high standard.
• Creative problem-solver.
• Good at managing workload and adapting to change.

Role Activities:

• Design and document electronic PCB systems.
• Verify designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate defects.
• Contribute to library parts and project planning.

What We Offer:

• Generous leave entitlement and holiday benefits.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Various social and recreational activities.
• On-site nursery, gym, parking, and other benefits.

About HMGCC:

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

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We offer an Interview Scheme to support eligible candidates.

Application:

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our team will review applications after the closing date, which may be advanced if necessary.

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