Electronics Engineer

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

Job summary

A technology company in Glasgow is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to join their R&D team. You'll design and improve electronic systems for advanced imaging products, providing technical leadership and mentoring colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronic Engineering and over 7 years of experience in electronics design, including analogue and mixed-signal design. This permanent position offers the chance to contribute to innovative product development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in electronics design engineering.
• Strong skills in prototyping, modelling, and analysis.
• Knowledge of DFx and EMC troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel electronic solutions for products.
• Provide technical leadership on design specifications.
• Create and maintain design documentation and conduct design reviews.
• Mentor and support engineering colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and requirements.

Skills

Analogue electronics design

Digital electronics design

Mixed-signal electronics design

Prototyping and modelling

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

Location: Glasgow

Role: Principal Hardware Engineer

Type: Permanent

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