Junior Electronic Design Engineer - Hybrid, Cambridge

ZENOVO LTD; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Hybrid Working

Annual Bonus (At least 5%)

Enhanced Employer Pension Contrib.

External Training Courses

Job summary

Zenovo in Cambridge is seeking a Junior Electronic Design Engineer to contribute to electronics hardware development for globally recognised consumer electronics. The role is hybrid, with 3 days on-site per week, and offers a £40,000–£45,000 salary plus bonus and benefits.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience post-university or a sandwich year in industry. You will work on hardware projects, EMC testing, and prototype support within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Understanding of core electronics engineering principles, including analogue design, SMPS, EMC/EMI, and PCB development.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to diagnose issues and deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Skilled in PCB design and schematic capture using Altium, or willing to develop expertise in this area.
• Proficient in the use of test and measurement equipment such as, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), current probes and power supplies.
• Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for product development in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Work on electronics hardware development projects, with hands-on involvement in specification, design, implementation, and testing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal hardware development processes in collaboration with the Head of Software and Electronics.
• Support EMC design, testing, and compliance efforts.
• Perform product testing, including functionality, reliability, and safety assessments.
• Undertake PCB rework and support prototyping activities.
• Take ownership of assigned work packages, providing regular progress updates and ensuring delivery to agreed deadlines.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Develop and support the creation of test procedures for both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Produce clear, professional-standard test reports

Skills

Electronic design principles

PCB design

EMC/EMI knowledge

Test equipment proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Current probes

Power supplies

Job description

Zenovo in Cambridge is seeking a Junior Electronic Design Engineer to contribute to electronics hardware development for globally recognised consumer electronics. The role is hybrid, with 3 days on-site per week, and offers a £40,000–£45,000 salary plus bonus and benefits.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience post-university or a sandwich year in industry. You will work on hardware projects, EMC testing, and prototype support within a collaborative team.