Electronics Engineer

iO Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer in Glasgow to join their R&D team. The role involves designing advanced electronic systems, providing technical leadership, and mentoring engineering colleagues. Candidates should have a degree in Electronic Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience in electronics design engineering, including strong skills in analogue and digital design. This is a permanent position offering an exciting opportunity to work on innovative products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in electronics design engineering.
• Strong skills in electronics design including prototyping and analysis.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electronic solutions for product initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership on design specifications and performance.
• Oversee outsourced design activities to meet project timelines.
• Create design documentation and perform risk assessments.
• Mentor and support engineering colleagues in best practices.
• Contribute to the planning of product and technology roadmaps.
• Communicate design concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Offer technical support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Analogue design

Digital design

Mixed-signal design

Prototyping

Modelling

Analysis

DFx

EMC troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Location: Glasgow
Role: Principal Hardware Engineer
Type: Permanent

Overview

We are looking for a Principal Hardware Engineer to join an innovative R&D team focused on the development of advanced imaging products. This role will involve designing and improving electronic systems and modules, guiding technical decisions, and supporting a multi-disciplinary team through all stages of product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel analogue, digital, and mixed-signal electronic solutions for new product initiatives and improvements to existing product lines.

• Provide technical leadership on design specifications, performance, and overall efficacy of electronic systems.

• Oversee outsourced design activities to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met.

• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, conduct design reviews, and perform risk assessments (FMEA).

• Mentor and support engineering colleagues on design, testing, and best practices.

• Contribute to the planning of product and technology roadmaps, identifying opportunities for performance enhancement and cost optimisation.

• Communicate design concepts clearly to cross-functional teams and provide guidance on operational integration.

• Offer proactive technical support to internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Ensure all work complies with relevant industry standards and medical device design requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in electronics design engineering.

• Strong skills in analogue, digital, and mixed-signal electronics design, including prototyping, modelling, and analysis.

• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes.

• Experience in DFx (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Test) and EMC troubleshooting.

If you think this role is a good fit, then please send me your CV and I will give you a call.