Electronics Engineer

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

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join its R&D team in Rugby, focusing on designing and developing innovative electronic products from concept to production. You will design embedded systems, manage schematics and PCB layouts, develop firmware for PIC/NXP MCUs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role also involves BOM management and collaboration with production. A degree in Electronics and at least five years in product development are required, with strong

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electronic systems from concept to production.
• Capture schematics, select components, layout PCBs, prototype and test.
• Develop and maintain Embedded C/C firmware for PIC, NXP or similar MCUs.
• Produce technical documents, specifications and product development requirements.
• Manage BOMs and maintain product data in ERP systems.
• Support testing, validation, EMC and safety compliance activities.
• Provide technical support to production and other engineering teams, mentoring juniors.

Skills

Embedded C

Firmware development

PCB design

Hardware design

BOM management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

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.