Electronics Hardware Engineer

JAC Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Japanese manufacturing company is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer to join their Cambridge team. This permanent role involves designing electronics systems from concept to production, maintaining a portfolio of products, and collaborating with engineers to solve complex problems. Candidates should have substantial expertise in electronics fundamentals and familiarity with industry compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in automated test design and implementation.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills across disciplines.
• Mechanical knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the electronics design team.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers.
• Manage the product through the NPI process.

Skills

Design and understanding of DC-DC converters

Experience with design tools like Altium

Experience with simulation tools like LTspice

Strong knowledge of electronics fundamentals

Excellent soldering skills

Understanding of compliance standards (EMC, safety, RoHS, REACH, WEEE)

Knowledge of embedded C or other embedded software languages

FMEA experience

Job description

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JAC Recruitment

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Japanese manufacturing company is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer.

Position: Electronics Hardware Engineer

Location: Cambridge (on-site)

Type: Permanent

Salary: up to 45K

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a key member of our electronics design team.
• Maintain a large portfolio of products in production.
• Update documentation to reflect changes and improvements.
• Design electronics systems from concept to production.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers and technicians to design and solve complex problems.
• Manage the product through the NPI (New Product Introduction) process.
• Perform fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Conduct EMC and safety testing.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Design and understanding of DC-DC converters and various topologies.
• Experience with design tools like Altium or equivalent, PCB design for mass production.
• Experience with simulation tools like LTspice.
• Experience in automated test design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of electronics fundamentals.
• Excellent soldering skills and knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of compliance standards (EMC, safety, RoHS, REACH, WEEE).
• Mechanical knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with microcontrollers and embedded design.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills across disciplines.
• Knowledge of embedded C or other embedded software languages.
• Experience in full product compliance (CE/FCC).
• FMEA experience.
• Thermal management in electronics design.