R&D / Application Engineer - Electronics, Development & Testing

Highbury Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in electronic component manufacturing is seeking an experienced R&D and Application Engineer to join their UK-based team. The role involves providing technical support, contributing to product development, and overseeing test lab activities. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of analogue electronics and practical experience in lab environments, along with excellent communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of analogue electronics and discrete components.
• Ability to interpret customer circuit designs and advise on performance.
• Hands-on experience in circuit testing or laboratory environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to sales, engineering, and quality teams.
• Contribute to new product design and modifications.
• Develop new testing methodologies and manage data collection.
• Oversee sample builds, testing, and evaluation.

Skills

Analogue electronics knowledge

Circuit design interpretation

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global leader in electronic component manufacturing, is seeking an experienced R&D and Application Engineer to join their UK-based team. The company designs and manufactures high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, microphones, speakers, and miniaturised electronic components.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to sales, engineering, and quality teams on component performance and design.
• Manufacturing Coordination: Support offshore manufacturing with technical order processing, costing, and custom MLCC designs.
• Test Lab Development: Develop new testing methodologies and manage data collection to support R&D activities.
• Product Development: Contribute to new product design, modifications, and transfer to production.
• Sample Management: Oversee sample builds, testing, evaluation, and reporting to support product qualification.
• Documentation: Write and maintain Application Notes, technical papers, datasheets, and ensure catalogue and website information remains current.
• Equipment Management: Specify and maintain test equipment to support engineering and applications testing.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong understanding of analogue electronics and discrete components.
• Ability to interpret customer circuit designs and advise on performance.
• Qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline (BTEC / HNC / HND / Degree).
• Hands‑on experience in circuit testing or laboratory environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Confident communicator who can collaborate across teams.
• Self‑motivated, professional, and keen to develop new skills.
• IT, coding, or software experience would be advantageous.