Senior Electronic Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to design and deliver innovative electronic hardware solutions. This role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, offering both technical contributions and leadership opportunities, ideal for a seasoned engineer passionate about technology and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hardware design experience, preferably using Altium.
• Experience with digital and analogue circuit design, including microcontrollers.
• Understanding of full product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic hardware, create schematics, and develop PCB layouts.
• Support prototype development and new product introduction (NPI).
• Maintain ISO9001-compliant processes and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Altium

Job description

Job Description

Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, innovative technology company? Our client, a leading designer and manufacturer of cutting edge, bespoke electronic solutions, is looking for a talented individual to join their growing team in the Bolton area.

The Role

As an Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge electronic hardware solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept to deployment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

This is a hands-on technical role that also offers leadership opportunities, making it ideal for someone with a strong engineering foundation and a passion for mentoring and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electronic hardware, create schematics, and develop PCB layouts
• Deliver product development projects in line with Project Frameworks
• Interpret project deliverables and communicate objectives to the team
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Field Operations and Manufacturing
• Support prototype development and new product introduction (NPI)
• Maintain and manage electronics-related documentation and ISO9001-compliant processes
• Collaborate with the Technology team to identify and validate new technologies

What They are Looking For

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of hardware design experience (preferably using Altium)
• Skilled in testing and validating electronic components and systems
• Experience with both digital and analogue circuit design, including microcontrollers
• Familiar with communication systems (LTE, Ethernet, CANBus, I2C, etc.)
• Experience with control systems, sensors, and LCD technology (Desirable)
• Understanding of the full product development lifecycle and project planning
• Programming experience for microcontrollers is desirable

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to juggle multiple projects and adapt quickly to new platforms
• Excellent communicator, comfortable working across multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a keen interest in mentoring others
• Hands-on and detail-oriented with a passion for technology innovation

Why Join:

Our client offer a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, continuous improvement, and professional development. Based in Bolton, they are proud to contribute to the UK tech sector and serve global clients with cutting-edge electronic solutions.