Electronics Engineer

Mycronic; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mycronic is seeking an experienced electronics engineer to join RoBAT Ltd. in Macclesfield, UK. This hands-on role offers a varied workload, the opportunity for speedy job progression, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities include developing new products, liaising with departments, and preparing design documentation. Candidates should have experience in electronic hardware design, microcontroller development, and familiarity with Altium PCB design software. Mycronic promotes a collaborative environment and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience of electronic hardware design and development (Analogue and Digital).
• Microcontroller development, including experience of writing PIC firmware.
• Experience of creating schematics and PCB design, including high-speed impedance-controlled boards.
• Experience of fault finding & repair of complex electronic systems.
• Previous exposure to robotics or testing systems is desirable.
• Understanding and experience of Signal Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and assist with improvements to existing products.
• Liaise with departments for rapid engineering issue responses.
• Prepare design documentation and specifications.
• Research new ideas and technologies applicable to RoBAT products.
• Construct and evaluate prototypes.

Skills

Electronic hardware design

Microcontroller development

Creating schematics and PCB design

Fault finding and repair of complex systems

Signal Integrity understanding

Tools

Altium PCB design software

Job description

Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology? We’re looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You'll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow's electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits!

RoBAT Ltd. is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a talented, multi‑disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high‑value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards). By joining RoBAT Ltd. you are part of a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference. You will have the ability to work in a hands‑on role that offers a variety of challenges with a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence.

The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high‑quality customer support. RoBAT Ltd. is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of industrial automation. If you’re passionate about automation, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want to contribute to the success of a cutting‑edge company, we would love to hear from you!

Position Overview

This is a role for experienced electronics engineer who is 'hands on'. This role offers the opportunity to have a varied workload along with the opportunity for speedy job progression.

Key Responsibilities

• To apply electronic design expertise to develop new products and assist with improvements/changes to existing products
• Assist with improvements/changes to existing products e.g. in response to obsolescence, regulatory changes, cost saving, and performance improvements
• To liaise with other departments to provide a rapid and thorough response to engineering issues
• Prepare design documentation, specifications, and design transfer / manufacturing documentation
• Research of, and investigation into new ideas and technologies that can be applied to RoBAT products
• Construction and evaluation of prototypes

Please note: Occasional worldwide travel may be necessary due to the majority of our customers being based overseas.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of electronic hardware design and development (Analogue and Digital)
• Microcontroller development, including experience of writing PIC firmware.
• Experience of creating schematics and PCB design, including high-speed impedance-controlled boards (previous experience with Altium PCB design software would be desirable).
• Experience of fault finding & repair of complex electronic systems.
• Previous exposure to robotics, or testing systems would also be desirable.
• Understanding and experience of Signal Integrity

Culture of Collaboration & Personal Growth

At Mycronic, we love what we do, but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success.

Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating today's standards in modern electronics. Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it.

Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. It's this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses, society and the planet – every day.

Mycronic is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national laws.

For a company founded on passion, collaboration and outside-the-box thinking, there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce. It is the cornerstone of our global, internal culture, and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues. Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities, but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate. We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge.

Learn more about working at Mycronic: https://www.mycronic.com/en/career/working-at-mycronic/