Electronics Engineer

XP Power; Pangbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

XP Power in Pangbourne is looking for an Electronics Engineer to manage the complete electronic design lifecycle. You will integrate power supplies into systems, ensuring compliance and performance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronics Engineering and a strong background in analogue and digital electronics. The role involves collaboration across teams to achieve design excellence.

Join us and be part of a high-performing global company that values integrity and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Electronics Engineering.
• Strong background in analogue and digital electronics.
• Experience with digital control signals (e.g. TTL) and communication interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete electronic design lifecycle.
• Define power architectures and integrate power supplies.
• Conduct prototype bring-up, system integration, and debugging.

Skills

Analogue and digital electronics

Integrating AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies

Design across product lifecycle

Power distribution and protection strategies

Fault-finding and troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analysers

Spectrum analysers

Job description

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the complete electronic design lifecycle, including schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, verification, and transfer to manufacturing
• Integrate AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies into larger electronic systems, ensuring correct functionality, performance, and compliance
• Define power architectures, including distribution, protection, grounding, and system interfacing
• Integrate and validate analogue control and monitoring signals, including voltage and current setpoints, feedback loops, sensing circuits, and signal conditioning
• Interface with digital control and communication systems for power management, monitoring, and coordination
• Implement and support communication via industry‑standard protocols such as PMBus, CANopen, MODbus, and SCPI
• Perform system‑level analysis, including efficiency, stability, thermal performance, and fault conditions
• Design schematics and support PCB layout activities, including reviews for signal integrity, EMC, thermal performance, and manufacturability
• Conduct prototype bring‑up, system integration, and debugging, including fault finding down to component level
• Plan and support Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing, including pre‑compliance validation and mitigation of issues
• Apply thermal design principles to ensure reliable system operation across operating conditions
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including system specifications, interface definitions, design records, and test procedures
• Support manufacturing introduction, including design for manufacture (DFM), test, and production issue resolution
• Support field issue resolution, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers
• Quality Management - look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

Qualifications

Required Technical Skills and Experience

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong background in analogue and digital electronics
• Experience integrating AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies into system‑level applications
• Proven experience delivering designs across the full product lifecycle from concept through to manufacturing
• Practical understanding of analogue signal interfacing, including voltage and current control, measurement, scaling, and noise mitigation
• Experience working with digital control signals (e.g. TTL/logic‑level I/O) and communication interfaces
• Working knowledge of industry communication protocols such as PMBus, CANopen, MODbus, and SCPI for configuration, monitoring, and control
• Understanding of power conversion principles and common topologies sufficient to support integration and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of power distribution, grounding, and protection strategies
• Experience with EMC principles, testing, and mitigation techniques
• Understanding of thermal management and system‑level heat dissipation
• Strong fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills at component level
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analysers, electronic loads, and spectrum analysers

Desirable / Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of digital systems and control techniques (e.g. closed‑loop control, PID concepts)
• Experience with embedded systems or firmware‑controlled power systems
• Familiarity with system‑level monitoring, diagnostics, and telemetry architectures
• Experience with product certification and compliance (e.g. CE, UL, IEC standards)

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and systems‑oriented approach to engineering challenges
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, hands‑on mindset
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Planning/Organizing - prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives; develop realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.