Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer to join their innovative engineering team. This exciting role involves designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and PCBs for cutting-edge security solutions. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, you will work closely with a product development team to create custom electronic hardware for partners worldwide. The company values growth and work-life balance, offering extensive training opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're eager to enhance your technical skills and contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Alpha pension scheme

On-site nursery

Charity leave

Free parking

24/7 gym access

Relocation loan available

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and testing electronic circuits.
• Understanding of product and system design and development.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Join a product development team working on hardware products.

Skills

Designing and testing analogue systems

Designing and testing digital systems

Microcontroller-based systems

Creative problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Further qualifications in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

PCB design software

Electronic schematic capture tools

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 of 28 hours per week. Flexible or compressed working hours are available.

This role is office-based.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Join a product development team working on hardware products and security solutions.
• Create and maintain electronic hardware for custom-designed security products for partners worldwide.
• Modify existing designs and collaborate on new product designs.
• Participate in training, development, and research activities.

About You:

• Experience in designing and testing analogue, digital, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Understanding of product and system design and development.
• Relevant experience or qualifications, such as an HND in electrical/electronic engineering.
• Beneficial but not essential: further qualifications in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering, experience with electronic schematic capture, PCB design, RF, EMC, signal integrity, and PCB manufacturing processes.

Your Personal Skills:

• Keen to learn and improve technical and non-technical skills.
• Enjoy working with others and sharing knowledge.
• Driven to complete projects to a high standard.
• Creative problem-solver with innovative thinking.
• Able to manage workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proactive in planning and improving processes.
• Effective communicator with partners to understand their needs.

Using Your Skills:

• Design, develop, and document electronic PCB systems.
• Verify designs through testing and peer reviews.
• Support products and investigate defects.
• Contribute to library parts creation and 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.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• Various social and sports societies.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Charity leave, free parking, 24/7 gym access.
• Relocation loan available.

About HMGCC:

We are the UK’s security-focused engineering specialists, working with government, academia, and industry 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, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. We offer an Offer of Interview Scheme to support eligible candidates.

Apply now:

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our team will process your application after the closing date. We may close the role early if necessary.

*Relocation loan of up to £2,500 available for those moving to the area, repayable over 24 months.