Electronics Engineer

eg technology Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A product design consultancy is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to develop innovative electronic designs for various projects. Candidates should have a strong background in electronic engineering, be proficient with embedded systems, and possess effective communication skills for client interactions. The role offers a dynamic team environment and requires a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of core electronic engineering principles.
• Proficient in interpreting and creating schematics, PCB layouts.
• Proven experience in designing embedded systems with communication protocols.
• Strong systems-level understanding for diagnosing complex interactions.
• Familiar with key compliance standards and mitigation techniques.
• Practical skills in soldering and board testing.
• Capability to develop embedded firmware in C/C++.
• Proficient in using Python for hardware testing.
• Demonstrates creative and analytical problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and robust electronic designs.
• Represent the company in client and supplier interactions.
• Apply problem-solving techniques from theoretical to hands-on prototyping.

Skills

Electronic engineering principles

Schematic interpretation

Embedded systems design

Communication protocols (USB, SPI, etc.)

Compliance standards (EMC, electrical safety)

Soldering skills

Embedded firmware development in C/C++

Python for hardware testing

Creative and analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

2:1 honours degree in engineering discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

eg technology is a product design, engineering and development consultancy based in Cambridge, UK with extensive experience within the MedTech, Lab/BioTech, VetCare, CleanTech, Consumer and Food/Drink Sectors. We are a team of 40 people focused on developing innovative, beneficial, and exciting products for our clients.

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer with a science, engineering or mathematical background, who can analyse and solve electronic design challenges across various development projects for medical and diagnostic devices, consumer products, biotechnology, laboratory and or test equipment?

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electronics Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will apply a range of problem-solving techniques-from theoretical modelling and simulation to hands-on prototyping and testing-to develop innovative and robust electronic designs. This role also involves representing the company in interactions with clients, suppliers, and internal project teams.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

We welcome applicants from individuals with the following skills:

1. Solid understanding of core electronic engineering principles.

2. Proficient in interpreting and creating schematics, PCB layouts and hardware documentation. Experience of Altium Designer preferred but not essential.

3. Proven experience in designing embedded systems and working with communication protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, UART and CAN.

4. Strong systems-level understanding, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex interactions across hardware, software and mechanical boundaries.

5. Familiar with key compliance standards such as EMC and electrical safety, with a good understanding of mitigation techniques required to deliver robust and compliant products.

6. Practical skills including soldering, board bring-up testing, prototype assembly, fault finding and detailed performance testing.

7. Capable of developing embedded firmware in C/C++ to support hardware bring-up, validation and functional testing.

8. Proficient in using high-level languages such as Python for hardware testing, including instrument control, data acquisition and automated test sequencing.

9. Demonstrates creative and analytical thinking when solving complex engineering challenges, balancing practical constraints with inventive solutions.

10. Self-motivated and equally effective working independently or collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

11. Strong interpersonal and communication skills - comfortable in a client facing role.

12. A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.

(Job Ref: HRE-0402-D-vA)