Electronic Design Engineer

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer in the UK to design and develop power electronic systems, including motor drives, from concept to production. You will join a multidisciplinary R&D team focusing on circuit design, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.

The role covers design and testing of power electronics, simulation, prototyping, and technical documentation, with emphasis on DfM/DfT and regulatory standards to ensure robust, compliant products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering (or similar).
• 2+ years’ experience in power electronics / motor drives.
• Experience with high or low voltage systems.
• Knowledge of power semiconductors, gate drives, and control circuits.
• Strong testing, fault finding, and documentation skills.
• EMC, PCB layout, and magnetic component design.
• Knowledge of DfM, DfT, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and test power electronic circuits and PCB assemblies.
• Perform simulation, prototyping, and validation.
• Create technical documentation (schematics, BOMs, reports).
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and field issues.
• Support the V-model development lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement and design optimisation.

Skills

Power electronics

Motor drives

Voltage systems

Power semiconductors

Gate drives

Control circuits

Testing & fault finding

Documentation skills

EMC compliance

PCB layout

DfM/DfT standards

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Job description

The Role

We are hiring an Electronics design Engineer to design and develop power electronic systems, including motor drives and power conversion products, from concept through to production. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary R&D team, focusing on circuit design, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and test power electronic circuits and PCB assemblies
• Perform simulation, prototyping, and validation
• Create technical documentation (schematics, BOMs, reports)
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and field issues
• Support the V-model development lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvement and design optimisation

Key Requirements

• Degree in Electronics Engineering (or similar)
• 2+ years’ experience in power electronics / motor drives
• Experience with high or low voltage systems
• Knowledge of power semiconductors, gate drives, and control circuits
• Strong testing, fault finding, and documentation skills
• EMC, PCB layout, and magnetic component design
• Knowledge of DfM, DfT, and regulatory standards