Electronics Manager

SRG; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A health technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Electronics Manager to lead a team in developing cutting-edge medical devices. The role involves overseeing projects from concept to production, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation in biosensing and connectivity solutions. Ideal candidates will have significant industry experience in electronics and a strong leadership background.

Qualifications

• Significant industrial experience in electronics and integration.
• Proven track record of technical problem-solving and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronics projects from concept through to production.
• Supervise and mentor engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to CAPEX and OPEX budgeting.
• Drive continuous improvement across the team.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Electronics engineering

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Innovation

Team mentoring

Education

HNC/Foundation Degree in scientific or engineering discipline

Job description

Electronics Manager - HealthTech Innovation

Salary: £50,000 - £66,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electronics Manager to lead a dynamic team working on cutting-edge HealthTech projects. This role offers the chance to shape the future of medical and wearable technologies, including biosensing systems, connectivity solutions, and drug delivery devices.

About the Role

You’ll provide high-level technical leadership and manage a high-performing team of engineers and production technicians. You’ll be responsible for delivering innovative electronics solutions, particularly in microcontroller-based design for wireless and low-power sensor systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electronics projects from concept through to production.
• Supervise and mentor engineers and technicians, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Contribute to CAPEX and OPEX budgeting.
• Drive continuous improvement and capability development across the team.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electronics into medical devices.
• Support bid development and business growth through technical expertise.
• Ensure thorough documentation of technical decisions and methodologies.

Recent Projects Include

• A temperature monitor for pre-term babies
• Assistive technology for amputees
• Biosensing sportswear

About You

You’ll be educated to at least HNC/Foundation Degree level in a scientific or engineering discipline, with significant industrial experience in electronics and integration. You’ll have a proven track record of technical problem-solving and team leadership.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Formal management training or equivalent experience
• Expertise in electronics engineering and integration techniques
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Ability to innovate and solve complex technical challenges
• Experience managing performance in operational environments

Desirable

• Supervisory or management qualification
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution
• Membership in a professional body
• Experience in medical device product development