Electronics Development Engineer

Aber Instruments Ltd; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Holiday entitlement 20–26 days

Christmas closure leave

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Employee ownership and 1000 shares

Income protection

Job summary

ABER Instruments Ltd. is seeking an experienced Electronics Development Engineer to join our Aberystwyth R&D team. The role focuses on hardware design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and validation of prototype instruments for production readiness.

You will work closely with software, process engineering, and external suppliers to ensure robust design and quality. The position is onsite in Aberystwyth with a strong benefits package and employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• PCB schematic and layout design from concept to production.
• Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers and industrial protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).

Responsibilities

• Hardware design and engineering for electronic assemblies.
• Prototype build, test, and debug of instruments.
• Design for testability and manufacturing transfer (DFM/ DFA).
• Collaborate with software to automate calibration and testing.
• Ensure ISO 9001/14001 compliant processes.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB layout

Embedded systems

HDI PCBs

Altium Designer

Industrial communications

I2C, SPI, UART, CAN

FPGA design

Testing & calibration

Python/MATLAB scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer, within an employee-owned organisation. full time hours

Closing date: Monday, 19th of October 2026

About us

The ABER Instruments Development team is looking to grow with the addition of Electronics Development Engineer. Based in Aberystwyth, we are an employee owned company with over 30 years’ experience making monitoring instrumentation for the brewing and biotech markets. Our website has more information about our employee owned ethos, history and products.

In joining us at this exciting time in our development, you will receive a generous benefits package including a competitive salary, a twice yearly profit share, a holiday entitlement of 20 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus Christmas closure leave, flexible working and a generous pension. Following probation, colleagues are gifted 1000 shares, receive income protection and life insurance, could join the cycle to work and EV schemes, and have the option to purchase additional shares.

The company is an established, global market leader constantly working to innovate and expand our product portfolio, with bases in the U.K. and the U.S. We count many of the world’s leading biotech and brewing companies as valued customers.

Main purpose

ABER Instruments Ltd. is seeking an experienced Electronics Development Engineer to join our expanding R&D Team. The successful candidate will have application based experience, together with a sound theoretical background. This role would be based onsite in our Aberystwyth offices.

Duties to Include

• Hardware Design & Engineering
• Perform complete schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit simulation, and DRC 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.
• Create, update, and manage CAD component libraries and handle component obsolescence.
• NPI & Manufacturing Transfer
• Advise development teams on Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.
• Convert engineering design packages into clear, standardized manufacturing procedures for production teams.
• 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 characterization reports to confirm product readiness.
• Investigate manufacturing process non-conformances, establishing robust corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain compliance with company Phase Gate processes under ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 management systems.
• Communicate quality and performance requirements to external suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• PCB Design: Proven track record in PCB schematic design and layout, taking designs seamlessly from concept through to full production.
• Embedded Systems: Expertise in designing analogue and digital electronic systems incorporating ARM-based microcontrollers and modern communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Testing & Lab Equipment: Hands-on proficiency with bench tools including oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators, and standard workshop equipment.
• Prototyping & Debugging: Strong practical skills in building prototype hardware and systematically troubleshooting complex circuit-level issues.
• Compliance & Standards: Solid understanding of relevant CE Directives (including EMC) with direct experience designing and testing for standards compliance.
• Validation & Verification: Experience managing product and process V&V lifecycle requirements.
• Productivity & Collaboration: Self-directed and adaptable team player with exceptional time-management skills, a quality-driven mindset, and clear communication.
• Software Tools: Proficient in standard productivity tools across Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Advanced PCB Layout & HDI: High proficiency in Altium Designer, with proven experience designing High-Density Interconnect (HDI) PCBs and fine-pitch/Chip Scale BGAs.
• Control Systems & Hardware Integration: Practical experience designing for and integrating sensors, controllers, electric motors, and PLCs.
• FPGA & Embedded Development: Skilled in FPGA hardware design as well as 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: Strong grasp of Statistical Process Control (SPC, Cpk/Ppk metrics) and exposure to MRP systems for production planning.
• Data Analysis & Scripting: Ability to automate test routines and perform numerical analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
• Version Control & Project Management: Experience using source control systems (e.g., Git) alongside strong project planning and time-management capabilities.
• Industry Sector: Prior experience within the regulated medical device industry.

ABER Instruments is an inclusive employer; we welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please indicate this on your application, and we will endeavour to assist with this.