Hardware Electronics Engineer for Production – Animal

Planet Pharma; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Hardware Electronics Engineer for Production to drive design for manufacturing of electronic components and systems, ensuring scalable, reliable production as products transition from R&D to production.

You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing partners worldwide to support NPI and ongoing lifecycle management, and you will engage hands-on with hardware, embedded interfaces, networks, and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in electronic design and DFM principles.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electronic board design using Altium or OrCAD.
• Knowledge of electronics components, PCB/PCBA, batteries, RF, IR, testing methods and ATE.
• Experience with compliance and regulatory standards globally.
• Ability to collaborate in matrixed international organizations and cross-cultural teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in Hebrew and English.
• Hands-on hardware expertise in embedded interfaces, networks, instrumentation, debugging, and system integration.
• Strong problem-solving with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for manufacturing (DFM) of electronic components and systems.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing partners worldwide to support NPI and lifecycle management.
• Engage hands-on with hardware systems, embedded interfaces, networks, and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues through system-level debugging and testing.
• Communicate technical solutions effectively in Hebrew and English across teams.

Skills

Electronic design

DFM

Altium/OrCAD

PCB/PCBA design

RF testing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-cultural collaboration

Hebrew and English

Hardware debugging

Project prioritization

Education

B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Hardware Electronics Engineer for Production

Unlock your engineering potential in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment! Join us as a Hardware Electronics Engineer for Production, where you'll play a pivotal role at the intersection of innovation and manufacturing, ensuring cutting-edge products move seamlessly from R&D to production. Collaborate globally, influence product lifecycle stages, and contribute to transformative animal health technologies.

What You'll Do:

• Lead design for manufacturing (DFM) of electronic components and systems, ensuring scalable, reliable production.
• Work closely with R&D teams and manufacturing partners worldwide to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ongoing product lifecycle management.
• Engage hands-on with hardware systems, embedded interfaces, networks, and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues through system-level debugging and testing.
• Communicate technical solutions effectively in both Hebrew and English, fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

Required Skills:

• Deep expertise in electronic design and DFM principles.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electronic board design utilizing Altium or OrCAD.
• Strong knowledge of electronics components, PCB/PCBA design, batteries, RF, IR, testing methods, and ATE.
• Extensive experience working within compliance and regulatory standards globally.
• Proven ability to collaborate in matrixed, international organizations and to work effectively in cross-cultural teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in both Hebrew and English.
• Hands-on hardware expertise in embedded interfaces, networks, instrumentation, debugging, and system integration.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, "hands-on" approach.
• Organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with SQA and LabVIEW tools.
• Knowledge of RF communication and connected (smart) device products.
• Background working on complex multidisciplinary projects requiring advanced technical understanding.
• Experience managing external vendors, subcontractors, CMO production teams, and procurement processes for prototypes and testers.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in hardware electronics development and production.

If you are a driven hardware professional eager to make an impact in the animal health industry, we want to hear from you.