Electronic Engineer - PCB Design & Diagnostics

Charthouse Data Management Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Electronic Engineer to join its innovative team in Dorset. This position involves designing and developing both analogue and digital circuits, creating PCB layouts, and collaborating with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in circuit design. The role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in analogue and digital circuit design.
• Proficiency in KiCAD for full PCB design workflow.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly techniques, and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital circuits to meet project requirements.
• Create schematic diagrams and PCB layouts using KiCAD.
• Prototype, assemble, and test PCBs while performing functional verification.

Skills

Analogue circuit design

Digital circuit design

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

KiCAD

LTSpice

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal analysers

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Electronic Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in Dorset. This role focuses on PCB layout, circuit design, and diagnostic problem solving across a range of electronic systems. You'll be involved from concept through to validation, working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital circuits to meet performance and project requirements.
• Create schematic diagrams and PCB layouts using KiCAD, ensuring compliance with industry standards and manufacturability.
• Prototype, assemble, and test PCBs, performing functional verification, debugging, and fault diagnosis.
• Validate designs through simulation and bench testing.
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical engineers to integrate electronics into final products.
• Document design processes, test results, and revisions for traceability.
• Support product and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in analogue and digital circuit design.
• Proficiency in KiCAD for full PCB design workflow (schematic capture to Gerber generation).
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly techniques, and testing methodologies (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal analysers).
• Familiarity with LTSpice or similar simulation tools and version control systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension and 25 days annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art prototyping equipment and modern facilities