Electronics/Senior Electronics Engineer

Avon Rubber; Melksham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Melksham is seeking an Electronics/Senior Electronics Engineer to provide engineering support for diving and life support systems. The role involves product design, PCB layout, and working with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronics Engineering and experience in innovative product development and component sourcing. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver innovative product designs on schedule.
• Experience with NPI and DFM.
• Knowledge of PCB validation, verification, and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver new products on-time, to cost and to specification.
• Generate innovative design concepts for review and evaluation.
• Produce PCB designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation.
• Lead development from prototype to final production.

Skills

Innovative product design

Communication skills

PCB design

Component sourcing

Strong computer literacy

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

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Electronics/Senior Electronics Engineer, Melksham

Location: Melksham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3a0dc06212c0

Job Views: 9

Posted: 25.08.2025

Expiry Date: 09.10.2025

Job Description:

Position: Electronics/Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Melksham, United Kingdom

Business Unit: Avon Protection

Purpose of Position: This role provides electronic engineering support to the Underwater Systems engineering team, focusing on maintenance and development of diving and life support systems. Responsibilities include detailed design, testing, schematic entry, PCB design, documentation, and working with multidisciplinary teams for system requirements, physical constraints, production support, fault finding, and sourcing electronic components.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Design and deliver new products on-time, to cost and to specification.
2. Generate innovative design concepts for review and evaluation.
3. Produce PCB designs, layouts, drawings, and documentation.
4. Lead development from prototype to final production.
5. Work according to Avon design procedures.
6. Manage electronic component supply, sourcing alternatives for obsolete parts.
7. Test components and produce reports.
8. Assist with project plans and costings.
9. Contribute to risk analysis and configuration control.
10. Support development of new business opportunities.
11. Represent the company professionally internally and externally.
12. Research and develop new products and techniques.
13. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and customers to define specifications.
14. Maintain knowledge of latest electronic engineering processes.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Essential:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or relevant field.
• Proven ability to deliver innovative product designs on schedule.
• Experience with NPI and DFM.
• PCB design and layout experience.
• Component sourcing and procurement.
• Knowledge of PCB validation, verification, and configuration control.
• Ability to travel within the UK.
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy.
• Eligible for Security Check (SC).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of respiratory or underwater systems.
• Experience with microcontroller design, EMC, military standards, and product lifecycle management.