Electronics Design Engineer

Videndum plc; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Videndum plc seeks an Electronics Designer to innovate and implement electronic solutions within a hybrid working environment. The role focuses on electronics system design, PCB layout, and product compliance testing. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong background in electronic design and a relevant degree, with the ability to work on diverse projects in a fast-paced team.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension

25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Flexible Working Hours

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Free On-Site Parking and EV Charging

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic design using schematic tools.
• Experience in circuit design including microprocessors.
• Able to create and maintain comprehensive records and test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Electronics system design to component level.
• PCB layout design and generation of manufacturing data.
• Testing and fault finding of electronic products.

Skills

Analogue circuit design

Digital circuit design

PCB design and layout

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Education

Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic tools (PADs, Mentor Graphics)

PCB design environment (DX Designers)

Job description

*No Agencies Please

Videndum plc is an international group principally serving customers in the "image capture and content creation" market. Videndum plc has two divisions: Production Imaging and Creative Solutions. Videndum's Production Imaging Division designs, manufactures and distributes technically advanced products which give broadcasters, film studios, video production companies and independent content creators total confidence in the production equipment they depend upon to capture and share world class footage.

Our people are key to Videndum plc’s future, and they are our number one priority. They make the difference not only by what they do, but by how they do it.

Role Summary:

This role requires the ability to conceive, evaluate and implement innovative product solutions through research, analysis, design, development and the application of appropriate technologies. This role will involve the origination of new designs as well as the support of current products.

Work Location: Hybrid - Minimum 3 days a week in the office at Bury St. Edmunds.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Electronics system design to component level and schematics capture
• PCB layout design and generation of manufacturing data
• Electronic component programming to meet the design requirements
• Generation and maintenance of electronic parts/ library in design environment
• Electronic product design testing and fault finding to component level
• Product environmental performance testing to in-house standards
• Product EMC compliance testing to international standards and submission to third party test authorities
• Product safety compliance testing to international standards and submission to third party test authorities
• The generation of concise and accurate design documentation that is saved in the product design files
• To support the product design through the NPI process and when in production
• To contribute to the generation of a product functional and performance specification as required
• To contribute to the generation of a product design and development plan as required
• To evaluate suitable technologies to support product innovation
• Liaison with other engineering team members on product design and development
• Liaison with third party PCB design consultants
• Liaison with PCB manufacturers and PCB assembly and test suppliers

Our Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• Employees Sharesave Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Fund Raising Events with our ESG programme - Action4Good
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free On-Site Parking and EV Charging
• And lots more! Visit our VPS Careers for more information.

Our goal is to create a gender and culturally diverse workforce as we believe this is critical to our success. We are committed to attracting, developing, growing and retaining a diverse workforce. Talk to us about your flexible working aspirations - we're open to flexible hours to fit around family commitments.

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

• Experience in electronic design and design capture using schematic tools
• Experience in analogue circuit design using both discrete and integrated technologies
• Experience in digital circuit design including microprocessor and programmable logic technologies
• Experience in PCB design and layout best practice in PADs or Mentor Graphics schematic capture tools
• Able to apply appropriate theoretical analysis in the development of engineering solutions
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Able to create and maintain comprehensive records and test documentation

Desirable:

• Knowledge of PADs or Mentor Graphics schematic capture tools
• Knowledge of DX Designers PCB design environment
• Knowledge of P-Spice /National Instruments MultiSim or similar tools
• Knowledge of VHDL or other hardware description language
• Experience in mechanical CAD, preferably using ‘high end’ 3D systems

Education and Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering or related subject

Videndum Mindset:

Our commitment is founded on a set of core values that form the Videndum Mindset:

• Exceptional Product Performance
• Customer Focus
• Leading a Fast Changing Market
• Global Capability
• Transparency, Integrity and Respect
• Environmental Consciousness

Health and Safety is at the forefront of everything we do at Videndum Production Solutions:

All employees are expected to take care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions in accordance with the Company health and safety policy by using correct tools, processes and Personal protective equipment and not perform any function unless appropriately trained and authorised.

Our approach to diversity follows a strict policy of sourcing the best person for the role irrespective of race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference, or disability. Our Code of Conduct sets out an express prohibition on discrimination of any kind.

*Notice to recruitment agencies:

We appreciate your interest in assisting us in our search. Videndum engages outside agencies only under specific circumstances. If you are interested in working with us on a particular position, you may contact us via email at [e-mail]. We ask that you do not contact management or hiring managers directly.