Senior Electronic Design Engineer

Probe UK; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average pension contribution

26 days holiday + bank holidays

3x salary life assurance

Company bonus

Job summary

Probe UK is seeking a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to own electronic system design from concept to production. You will develop robust PCBs, write firmware in C++, and integrate with controllers, transducers, and instrumentation.

The role emphasizes high-quality design, mentoring junior staff, and delivering on time within an in-office environment. Eligible candidates should have relevant UK work rights and a strong background in electronics engineering.

Qualifications

• Senior electronic design experience across analogue and digital electronics.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout proficiency.
• Experience with real-time firmware, preferably in C++.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers and common interfaces (I2C, SPI, USB).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and design for manufacturing/testability concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop new robust electronic solutions from concept to production.
• Lead PCB design, firmware development, and integration with third-party controllers.
• Support production and address component obsolescence and testing needs.
• Maintain compliance with safety, EMC, REACH, and RoHS standards.

Skills

Analog & digital electronics

PCB layout

Firmware in C++

Microcontrollers

I2C/SPI/USB

Tools

SAP

AXAPTA

Job description

The Company

This is your chance to join a thriving, fast-growing team where your technical skills are truly valued. The business continues to experience strong growth and consistently delivering outstanding results, providing a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn, develop, and make a real impact. High-performing individuals are rewarded, and collaboration, pride in work, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do.

Why Join This Business

• Company and role stability the business has recently increased turnover by 25% and they continue to grow.
• A future proofed industry, with global supply.
• Enhanced company pension contribution.
• Above average holiday allowance.

Senior Electronic Design Engineer Role Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Electronic Design Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of electronic system design, ensuring designs are robust and developed to a high quality and standard.

Covering the whole spectrum from concept to production across the entire range of products this role will focus on new product development and include a variety of short and long-term projects.

There is no management in this role, it will include a level of mentoring and support of more junior members of staff.

Senior Electronic Design Engineer Hours, Pay and Benefits

• £50,000 - £55,000
• 37 hours per week, 8:00am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, with a 1pm finish on Fridays (this is a full-time in office role)
• Benefits include: above average employer pension contribution of 6.5%, above average holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, 3 x salary life assurance, company bonus (first £3,000 is tax-free).

This Role is Commutable From: Nottingham, Derby, Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Loughborough

Senior Electronic Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Analogue & digital electronics, low power design experience.
• Proficient at electronic circuit design including schematic capture & PCB layout.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs & communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI & USB.
• Experience of real-time firmware, preferably with C++.
• Strong problem-solving ability and critical thinking.
• Able to meet deadlines and motivated to deliver project goals.
• Committed and driven to work to high quality and performance standards.
• Familiarity with MRP systems (eg. AXAPTA, SAP) and design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) techniques.
• Previous experience within the Medical or Lab Equipment type industries would be ideal, but is not essential.

Senior Electronic Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

New Product Development

Develop robust, reliable and future-proof solutions to support data acquisition and control of new products including:

• Printed circuit board design, development and validation
• Firmware development and validation
• Integration with third party controllers, transducers, instrumentation, drives, etc

Current Product and Production Support

• Find solutions to component obsolescence to maintain product continuity and lead times
• Support Customer Services in the resolution of electronics related issues
• Support End-of-line testing and debugging of newly built products & pre-production prototypes
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers

Compliance

• Ensure electronic systems comply with electrical safety, EMC, REACH, RoHS regulations, etc
• Effective documentation of designs and firmware including design changes

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.