Electronics Design Engineer

New Appointments Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer in Canterbury. The role involves managing the full product life cycle, capturing specifications, selecting technologies, and leading designs through verification and qualification. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electronic Engineering, proven experience in electronic design and development, and familiarity with PCB design tools and processes. This full-time, permanent position offers an exciting opportunity for creative engineers to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic design and development roles.
• Understanding of electromechanical and control systems.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Experience with EMC, environmental testing standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Capturing specifications and turning them into robust electronic designs.
• Selecting and evaluating the right technologies for each project.
• Producing schematic designs, simulations, and supporting design reviews.
• Completing PCB layout and participating in peer reviews.
• Writing technical notes, reports, and test specifications.
• Leading designs through verification and formal qualification.
• Supporting production through fault-finding and documentation.
• Managing component obsolescence.
• Visiting suppliers or customers when required (driving licence needed).

Skills

PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)

Soldering and building prototype circuits

Circuit simulation tools (SPICE)

Matlab/Simulink

Strong mathematical ability

Embedded C/C++

C#

Application-level C++

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Electronics Design Engineer looking for a role where you can work across the full product life cycle? This position offers the chance to take concepts from initial idea through to verification, qualification, and production support, while collaborating closely with mechanical and software teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Capturing specifications and turning them into robust electronic designs
• Selecting and evaluating the right technologies for each project
• Producing schematic designs, simulations, and supporting design reviews
• Completing PCB layout and participating in peer reviews
• Writing technical notes, reports, and test specifications
• Leading designs through verification and formal qualification
• Supporting production through fault-finding and documentation
• Managing component obsolescence
• Visiting suppliers or customers when required (driving licence needed)

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in electronic design and development roles
• Understanding of electromechanical and control systems
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and inspection processes
• Experience with EMC, environmental testing standards is beneficial

Skills & Tools

• Proficient with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)
• Soldering and building prototype circuits
• Circuit simulation tools (SPICE)
• Matlab/Simulink
• Strong mathematical ability
• Advantageous: Embedded C/C++, C#, application-level C++

CVs in Word format to be sent to (url removed)

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.