Electronics Design Engineer

Thomas Rose Consultants Ltd; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Shares

Profit Share Bonus

Excellent Pension Contribution

Increasing Holiday Allowance

Xmas Shut Down

Free Parking with EV Chargers

Job summary

Thomas Rose Consultants Ltd in Aberystwyth is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join a world-leading team developing scientific instruments used globally in pharma, research, and process industries.

The role focuses on Electronics Development, PCB design & layout using Altium, and collaboration with software and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, testable products. Salary ranges £39,000–£45,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven PCB schematic design and layout from concept to production.
• Experience in analogue and digital electronics with ARM MCUs and common protocols.
• CE/EMC compliance design and testing experience.
• Experience with CAD tools and design for testability.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation and verification.
• Build, test and debug prototype instruments to validate performance.
• Design for testability and integrate ICT for automated testing.
• Manage CAD libraries and component obsolescence.
• DFM/DFA best practices and production handover documentation.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers on soldering, calibration, and training.
• Work with software engineers to automate manufacturing and test processes.
• End-to-end system testing and detailed reporting for readiness.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 processes.

Skills

PCB schematic design

Analogue and digital electronics

ARM microcontrollers

I2C / SPI / UART / CAN protocols

EMC and CE compliance

Bench measurement tools

Python / MATLAB data analysis

Git version control

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Signal generators

Job description

Role: Electronics Design Engineer / Electronics Development Engineer

Location: Aberystwyth

Salary: £39,000 to £45,000 + Bonuses

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Shares
• Profit Share Bonus
• Excellent Pension Contribution
• Increasing Holiday Allowance
• Xmas Shut Down
• Free Parking with EV Chargers

An Electronics Design Engineer opportunity has become available with an established world leader in scientific instrumentation located in the Aberystwyth.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled Electronics Design Engineer to join a team of mixed discipline engineers involved in the research and development of scientific instruments which are used globally within the pharmaceutical, research and process industries.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in Electronics Development, PCB Design & Layout using Altium or similar for analogue and digital electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation, and verification for electronic assemblies.
• Build, test, and debug prototype instruments to validate core system performance.
• Design for testability by integrating ICT nodes to support down-line automated testing.
• Manage CAD component libraries and handle component obsolescence.
• Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.
• Convert engineering design packages into standardized manufacturing procedures for production.
• Partner with Process Engineering to deliver technical training on delicate soldering, board flashing, and system calibration.
• Work with software engineers to automate manufacturing, calibration, and test processes.
• Perform end-to-end system testing, authoring detailed reports to confirm product readiness.
• Investigate manufacturing process non-conformances, establishing robust corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with company processes under ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 management systems.
• Communicate quality and performance requirements to external suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven PCB schematic design and layout, taking designs from concept through to production.
• Expertise in designing analogue and digital electronic systems incorporating ARM-based microcontrollers and modern communication protocols e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN.
• Hands-on proficiency with bench tools including oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators, and standard workshop equipment.
• Practical skills in building prototype hardware and troubleshooting complex circuit-level issues.
• Understanding of relevant CE Directives and EMC with direct experience designing and testing for standards compliance.
• Managing product and process V&V lifecycle requirements.
• Proficient in standard productivity tools across Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Desirable skills

• Advanced PCB Layout & HDI: Proficiency in Altium Designer, with experience designing High-Density Interconnect (HDI) PCBs and fine-pitch / Chip Scale BGAs.
• Control Systems & Hardware Integration: Designing for and integrating sensors, controllers, electric motors, and PLCs.
• FPGA & Embedded Development: Skilled in FPGA hardware design, firmware and software application development.
• Industrial Digital Communications: Direct experience implementing industrial communications protocols e.g., ProfiNet, EtherNet / IP, OPC-UA.
• RF & Compliance Testing: Hands-on experience utilizing Spectrum Analysers for signal analysis, debugging, and pre-compliance EMC testing.
• Cleanroom & Assembly Operations: Familiarity with electronic assembly processes within cleanroom environments and training technicians on new manufacturing procedures.
• Quality & Process Control: Statistical Process Control and exposure to MRP systems for production planning.
• Data Analysis & Scripting: Automate test routines and perform numerical analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
• Version Control & Project Management: Experience using source control systems such as Git alongside strong project planning and time-management capabilities.

If you are an Electronics Design Engineer with experience in the design and development of electronic systems using Altium or similar, then this is a great opportunity to join a fantastic organisation where you will be rewarded with excellent benefits and work environment.