Electronics Engineer

AMF Recruitment Ltd; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

AMF Recruitment Ltd in Castleford is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and develop PCBs for control systems using Altium Designer. You will lead safety and compliance activities, including UL/CE marking, and support product documentation from schematic to production.

You will work with firmware, mechanical and quality engineers on integrated testing, troubleshoot hardware to root cause, and assist with production build issues and continuous improvement within a permanent, office-based

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Proven PCB design experience from schematic to production.
• Experience with motor control electronics (stepper/servo/BLDC).
• Familiarity with machinery safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting of mixed-signal boards (EMC/noise).
• Documentation and audit-ready design records.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs for control and drive systems using Altium Designer.
• Work across stepper, servo, and BLDC motor control platforms.
• Debug hardware issues through to root cause using oscilloscopes and test equipment.
• Support safety certification work including UL/CE marking, EN ISO 13849, IEC 60204.
• Work with test houses and certification bodies on new product approvals.
• Maintain design documentation and keep it audit-ready.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and quality engineers during integrated system testing.
• Support production with build issues and design changes.
• Assist sales with technical queries about product capabilities.

Skills

PCB design

Altium Designer

Motor control

EMC/EMI

Documentation

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyser

LISN

PSUs

Microscopes

Thermal chamber

Job description

Electronics Engineer

Castleford Area

Permanent

£40k - £47k

About the role

You will design and develop PCBs for control systems, from schematic through to production, using Altium Designer. You will also lead safety and compliance activities, including product documentation and certification support for UL and CE marking.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and work alongside the Team Leader.

This role suits an engineer who enjoys hands‑on design work and takes safety and compliance seriously.

What you will do

• Design and develop PCBs for control and drive systems using Altium Designer
• Work across stepper, servo, and BLDC motor control platforms
• Debug hardware issues through to root cause, using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyser, LISN, and probes
• Support safety certification work, including UL and CE marking, EN ISO 13849, and IEC 60204
• Work with test houses and certification bodies on new product approvals
• Maintain design documentation and keep it audit-ready
• Contribute to Cyber Resilience Act compliance work, covering incident reporting and secure‑by‑design requirements for connected products.
• Work alongside firmware, mechanical, and quality engineers during integrated system testing
• Support production with build issues and design changes.
• Support sales with technical queries about product capabilities

What you need

• A degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field
• Solid experience designing PCBs in Altium Designer, from schematic through to production
• Experience with motor control electronics, ideally stepper, servo, or BLDC
• Experience with machinery safety standards
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including EMC and noise issues on mixed‑signal boards
• Comfortable using lab equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyser, LISN, PSUs, microscopes, thermal chamber
• Clear written communication, needed for documentation and audits

Nice to have

• Experience with UL and CE marking processes specifically
• Experience with induction motor drive systems
• Experience with Profibus or other industrial communication protocols
• Firmware experience, even at a basic level
• Awareness of the EU Cyber Resilience Act or similar connected‑product regulation

Working environment

You will have access to a full electronics lab, a wet test lab, and 3D printing facilities, supporting fast iteration from design to physical test.

This is a permanent role where you will be expect to work regular office hours Monday to Friday (Some flex).

In return you can expect a salary of £40k - £47k plus bonus potential.