Electronics Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Rugby seeks an experienced Electronics Engineer to join its R&D team, leading design and development of innovative electronic products from concept to production. You will craft embedded systems, hardware, and firmware while coordinating BOMs and ERP data, and mentoring peers.

The role emphasizes EMC/safety compliance, technical documentation, and collaboration across production and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 years of product development experience.
• Strong hardware design, PCB development and embedded firmware experience.
• Knowledge of safety, EMC and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaborative approach.
• Project management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electronic systems, including schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, prototyping and testing.
• Develop and maintain Embedded C/C firmware for PIC, NXP, or similar MCUs.
• Produce technical documentation, specifications and product development requirements.
• Manage BOMs and maintain product data in ERP systems.
• Support product testing, validation, EMC and safety compliance activities.
• Provide technical support to production and wider engineering teams, while mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Embedded firmware programming

PCB development

Electronic hardware design

Communication

Project management

Mentoring junior colleagues

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their growing R&D team in Rugby, playing a key role in the design and development of innovative electronic products from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

• The Electronics Engineer will design and develop embedded electronic systems, including schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, prototyping, and testing.
• Develop and maintain Embedded C/C firmware for PIC, NXP, or similar microcontrollers.
• Produce technical documentation, specifications, and product development requirements.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintain product data within ERP systems.
• The Electronics Engineer will support product testing, validation, EMC and safety compliance activities.
• Provide technical support to production and wider engineering teams, while mentoring junior colleagues.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5 years' experience within a product development environment.
• Strong experience in electronic hardware design, PCB development, and embedded firmware programming.
• Knowledge of product safety, EMC, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Project management experience would be advantageous.