Electronic Technical Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Lewes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Technical Engineer – German Speaker (Electronics & V&V) based in Lewes, UK, with travel to Germany. This role focuses on direct client engagement, requirements gathering, and hands-on testing of electronics and verification processes.

The candidate will analyze data from Ethernet and serial protocols, support system integration, and provide on-site assessments where needed. No software coding is required, but strong electronics knowledge and protocol understanding

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Strong foundation in electronics with hands-on V&V experience.
• Understanding of software concepts and protocol architectures (no coding).
• Experience with Ethernet and serial communications protocols.

Responsibilities

• Gather client requirements from German customers and translate to UK team.
• Lead protocol analysis, data interpretation, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee V&V activities and issue final device approval for dispatch.
• Support hardware/software integration and on-site evaluations in Germany as needed.

Skills

German fluency

English fluency

Electronics knowledge

V&V testing

Data analysis

Tools

IBIS

RS232

RS485

Job description

Job Title: Technical Engineer – German Speaker (Electronics & V&V)

Location: Lewes, East Sussex (UK Head Office) with travel to Germany

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

A global leader in passenger information systems for public transport is seeking a bilingual Technical Engineer to act as the key link between German clients and the UK engineering team. This hands-on role centers on client requirement gathering, systems integration, hardware testing, and protocol analysis. No software coding is required, but a strong technical understanding of electronics and software systems is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Requirement Gathering: Engage directly with clients in Germany to understand technical needs and translate requirements to the UK development team.
• Protocol Sniffing & Data Analysis: Plug into systems to analyze, troubleshoot, and interpret incoming/outgoing data outputs across Ethernet and serial protocols.
• Testing & Device Approval: Lead Verification & Validation (V&V) activities, testing devices thoroughly and issuing final approval prior to customer dispatch.
• Technical Integration & Field Support: Assist with hardware/software integration, delivering on-site installations or technical evaluations in Germany as needed.

Key Requirements

• Language Skills: Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).
• Electronics & V&V Expertise: Solid foundation in electronics with hands-on experience in integration and V&V testing.
• Software Literacy: A clear appreciation and understanding of software concepts and protocol architectures (no programming required).
• Networking Protocols: Familiarity with Ethernet networking and serial communications (e.g., IBIS, RS232, RS485).
• Mobility: Full driving license and willingness to travel to Germany (Wuppertal office, OEMs, and customer sites).

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary & discretionary company performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing up to 30 days)
• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Programme