Electronics Engineer/Electronics Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Milton Keynes is seeking an Electronics Engineer to manage and deliver electronic projects, including design updates and validation testing. This role offers competitive hourly rates and requires significant experience in electronics and project management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an electronic/mechatronic environment.
• Proficiency in PCB design software.
• Willingness to perform varied roles including Design, Testing, and Project Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage electronic design updates.
• Conduct design validation testing.
• Maintain accurate project records and communicate outputs.

Skills

Electronic design

Component specification

Schematic design

PCB design

Project management

Education

Degree in Electronics or Mechatronics

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Electronics Engineer/Electronics Project Engineer – Milton Keynes

PAYE: Between £39.22 - £42.59ph (Inclusive of holiday pay)

Umbrella: Between £45.00 - £48.00ph

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Apply online only)

Contract: Initial 9 Month Contract with potential extension

Role Overview: Our client is seeking an Electronics Engineer/Electronics Project Engineer to oversee and manage the delivery of electronics projects, including new developments, lifecycle management, and PCB design updates, from initial specification through validation. The candidate must be adaptable, capable of handling multiple roles within the team, and work independently when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Support: Deliver electronic design updates and manage implementation into production, tracking component obsolescence/EOL.
2. Design & Validation: Conduct conceptual design, requirements gathering, calculations, design checking, and validation testing with reports.
3. Engineering Documentation: Create and maintain design requirements, specifications, BOMs, and other technical documents.
4. Supplier Management: Liaise with PCB suppliers for prototype design and manufacturing.
5. Design Review: Check schematics and layouts, applying industry best practices and design rules.
6. Testing & Validation: Build PCB assemblies and conduct validation testing to ensure compliance.
7. Engineering Change: Lead and implement engineering changes, supporting product introduction.
8. Fault Investigation: Diagnose and resolve issues in electronic assemblies.
9. Document Control: Maintain accurate, organized project records and communicate outputs effectively.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Electronics or Mechatronics.
• 5+ years’ experience in an electronic/mechatronic environment.
• Expertise in electronic design, component specification, schematics, and layouts.
• Experience with NPI project life cycles and electronic assembly validation/testing.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and relevant databases.
• PCB design software experience (e.g., Altium).
• Knowledge of SolidWorks/AutoCAD for mechanical drawings is a plus.
• Willing to perform a varied role including Design, Testing, and Project Delivery.

To be considered, please apply online or email your CV directly to (url removed). ATA Recruitment specializes in Technical and Electrical Engineering roles. For other opportunities, visit our website. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of age, gender, marital status, civil partnership, maternity, religion, or belief.