Associate Electronics PCB Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Roade; 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 dynamic engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to design, build, and test innovative electronic circuits and PCB systems, contributing to cutting-edge security solutions. You'll collaborate with a talented product development team while enjoying extensive training opportunities and a supportive work environment. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme, this position is perfect for those eager to grow in their engineering career.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive 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 and test electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Collaborate on hardware products and security solutions.

Skills

Design and testing of analogue systems

Design and testing of digital systems

Microcontroller-based systems

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Degree in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering

Tools

Electronic schematic capture

PCB design

RF design

EMC and 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:

• Designing, building, and testing electronic circuits and printed circuit boards.
• Joining a product development team working on hardware products and security solutions.
• Creating and maintaining electronic hardware for custom security products to meet partner needs.
• Modifying existing designs and collaborating on new product/system designs.

Development and Training

You will receive training and support, including a training budget for external courses. You will also have time allocated for innovation and research.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience:

• 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.

Desirable (not essential):

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

Personal Skills

• Keen to learn and improve skills.
• Enthusiastic about teamwork and collaboration.
• Driven to complete projects to high standards.
• Innovative problem-solver.
• Self-managing and adaptable.
• Proactive in planning and communication with partners.

Role Activities

• Design, develop, 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

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus additional leave days.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Various social and recreational facilities.
• 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 international partners to develop innovative tools and technologies.

Equal Opportunities

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

Application Process

Click ‘apply’ to discover more. Our team will process your application after the closing date, which may be earlier depending on recruitment needs. We also offer a relocation loan of up to £2,500 for eligible candidates moving to the area.