Electronics Engineer - Lighting

Sterling Cross Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Engineer to join a leading company in High Wycombe, focusing on the design and development of innovative lighting control systems. You will engage in the entire lifecycle of product development from concept through to compliance testing, in a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Healthcare plan, life insurance, and pension fund

Comprehensive training and development support

Long-term career progression within electronics and product development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PCB design and component selection.
• Proven track record in electronic product testing.
• Familiarity with compliance testing standards (e.g., EMC, LVD).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test electronic circuits and PCBs.
• Select suitable components for high-performance designs.
• Conduct long-term testing and compliance evaluations.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic development

Fault diagnosis

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualification in Electronic Engineering (degree, HND, BTEC or apprenticeship)

Job description

Electronics Engineer – PCB Design, Lighting Control & Compliance

High Wycombe (Office-based, with flexibility depending on project needs)

£35,000 to £50,000 p.a.doe

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Healthcare plan, life insurance, and pension fund
• Comprehensive training and development support
• Long-term career progression within electronics and product development

Role Overview

• Opportunity for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a forward-thinking team developing cutting-edge lighting control systems
• Focus on PCB design, schematic development, and long-term testing for integration into smart control modules, PoE switches, DALI drivers, Bluetooth devices, and sensors
• Role involves full lifecycle product development: from concept and prototyping through to compliance testing and production support
• Ideal for engineers with a passion for circuit design, fault finding, EMC/LVD compliance, and new product development (NPD)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test electronic circuits and PCBs for lighting control products
• Create schematics and layouts using professional electronic design tools
• Select suitable components for high-performance circuit designs
• Conduct long-term testing, fault finding and compliance testing (EMC, LVD, etc.)
• Support setup and evaluation of BLE devices, app integration and firmware testing
• Provide technical support to commissioning and project engineers
• Build full PCB BOMs and generate accurate production documentation
• Write test specifications, wiring diagrams, and create fault-finding guides
• Lead the organisation of the R&D lab and oversee new product sample management
• Train engineers and assist in setting up demonstration kits
• Maintain detailed documentation of all design files and test reports
• Review and improve existing designs through value engineering
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers and external consultants to ensure quality and specification adherence
• Collaborate closely with project managers, software developers and end users
• Regularly update stakeholders on project progress and design changes

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in PCB design, schematic development, and component selection
• Proven track record in electronic product testing, debugging and fault diagnosis
• Familiarity with lighting control systems, PoE, DALI, LCMs, and sensor integration preferred
• Practical knowledge of compliance testing, particularly EMC and LVD standards
• Proficiency with BLE functionality testing, firmware updates and app integration
• Skilled in producing production-ready documents: BOMs, wiring diagrams, test specs
• Experienced in product development workflows from concept to manufacture
• Comfortable working in a structured, regulated environment
• Previous involvement with OEM clients, suppliers and in-house product teams
• Relevant qualification in Electronic Engineering (degree, HND, BTEC or apprenticeship)

Personal Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving, innovation and analytical thinking
• High attention to detail and methodical approach to design
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to continuous improvement

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Electronics Engineer seeking to apply their skills in smart lighting, embedded systems, and electronic product design.Engineers with experience in PCB layout, compliance testing, and electronic prototyping will thrive in this dynamic, technically challenging environment.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality.No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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