Electronics Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electronics Design Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of innovative projects in electronics design. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the complete design lifecycle, from schematic capture to PCB layout, within a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on modernizing existing products and developing new solutions, you will play a crucial role in enhancing quality and efficiency. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a culture that values your input and growth. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Profit Share Bonus

Pension Contributions

Employee Ownership Benefits

On-the-job Training

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electronics design with hands-on experience.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Full design lifecycle work: schematic capture, hardware design, PCB layout.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on concept development.

Skills

Analogue Electronics

Digital Electronics

Schematic Capture

PCB Layout

Firmware Development

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

KeyCAD

ESP32

PIC Microcontrollers

Job description

Electronics Design Engineer

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Profit Share Bonus, Pension, Hybrid working

The Company:
This business specialises in designing and manufacturing mechanical machines used worldwide. With in-house capabilities for design, manufacturing, and testing, they produce a variety of testing machinery, ranging from materials testing equipment to aerodynamics and fluid mechanics systems. Their niche market presence makes this an exciting opportunity for an

Electronics Design Engineer to drive improvements in quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

With around 90 employees, including a strong production team and a multi-disciplinary engineering team, the company has a friendly and collaborative work environment. Recently becoming employee-owned, they have a culture that encourages input and growth from all team members.

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled Electronics Design Engineer to join their engineering team, reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer. The focus of this role is on hardware (80%) with a smaller element of firmware development (20%), and the successful candidate will work on a range of exciting projects including new product development and modernising existing product lines.

You'll work closely with a small, experienced team to develop robust, future-proof solutions that are reliable and easily maintainable. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electronics background who enjoys working in a supportive environment where ideas and innovation are encouraged.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Full design lifecycle work: schematic capture, hardware design, PCB layout, and testing.
• Designing and developing electronic systems including ADC conversion, USB interfaces, SPI communication, thermal couplings, and signal conditioning.
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers on concept development.
• Modernising existing products with updated electronics solutions.
• Producing schematics, layouts, and associated documentation.
• Occasional firmware development and updates (training available if required).
• Using KeyCAD for design work (bonus for experience with ESP32 or PIC microcontrollers).

What We’re Looking For:

• An experienced Electronics Engineer with at least 5 years' experience in a design role.
• Strong hands-on experience across the full design and test process of analogue and digital electronics.
• Ability to work independently in a small, collaborative team.
• Someone who is wanting to be the “go-to” person for all things electronics in the business
• Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, and electronic hardware testing.
• A people-person who is happy to work as part of a small team and contribute to a friendly, open culture.

The Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Package of up to £45,000 depending on experience.
• Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Mon–Thu) and 8:00am – 1:00pm (Friday).
• Hybrid working up to 2 days from home for the right candidate
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, with additional days awarded for long service.

+ Option to purchase additional holidays.

• Pension & Profit Share: Generous pension contributions and access to a profit share bonus scheme.
• Employee Ownership Benefits
• Supportive environment with on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced engineers.

How to Apply:

If you're an Electronics Engineer looking to join a collaborative, employee-owned company with a friendly team and exciting projects, please send your CV to Matt Taylor at [e-mail] or call 0116 218 1644 for more information.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation