Global Hardware Electronics Engineer (Hybrid)

Rentokil Initial; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Free parking

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer to drive hardware innovation, optimise and maintain cutting‑edge products used across 80+ countries. Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire (Hybrid), you will lead product lifecycle activities and manage changes from development to in‑life sustainment.

The role requires hands‑on PCB design with Altium Designer, specialist knowledge of electronics manufacturing, and the ability to lead cross‑functional projects across global teams.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng Honours in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as electronics engineer across the full product lifecycle, with multi‑component devices.
• Hands‑on PCB design experience using Altium Designer.
• Knowledge of regional/international regulatory affairs and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware optimisation, root cause analysis, and performance improvements for existing products.
• Direct cross‑functional change and optimisation projects with Supply Chain, QA, IT and Marketing.
• Manage technical release and product approval processes for developed/modified products.

Skills

Electronics engineering

Project leadership

Analytical/problem solving

Commercial acumen

Education

BSc/BEng Honours Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Rentokil Initial is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer to drive hardware innovation, optimise and maintain cutting‑edge products used across 80+ countries. Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire (Hybrid), you will lead product lifecycle activities and manage changes from development to in‑life sustainment.

The role requires hands‑on PCB design with Altium Designer, specialist knowledge of electronics manufacturing, and the ability to lead cross‑functional projects across global teams.