Senior Electronic Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation technology company in Sheffield is looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to drive the design and development of their advanced connected products. This role involves leading complex electronic systems projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics, experience with PCB design, and knowledge of communication protocols.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity to work on innovative technology

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in analog/digital circuit design and PCB development.
• Experience with EMC compliance and power supply design.
• Skills in embedded programming – C/C++ ideally.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and digital electronic circuits.
• Lead PCB layout, schematic capture, and component selection.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Analog/Digital Circuit Design

PCB Development

Communication Protocols

Embedded Programming

Design Tools

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Job description

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Are you an experienced electronics engineer looking to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a cutting-edge industrial automation technology company based in Sheffield, seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to play a key role in the design and development of their next generation of connected products.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team developing intelligent, high-performance hardware solutions that control and monitor real-world applications in a rapidly growing market.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you’ll lead the design and development of complex electronic systems from concept through to production. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams across embedded software, mechanical, and manufacturing to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test analog and digital electronic circuits for automation solutions.
• Lead PCB layout, schematic capture, and component selection
• Collaborate with firmware and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration
• Conduct design reviews, validation testing, and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and production issues
• Support EMC testing and certification processes
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers as needed

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong proficiency in analog/digital circuit design and PCB development
• Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, BLE, Wi-Fi)
• Proficiency with design tools such as Altium, KiCAD, or similar
• Experience with EMC compliance, power supply design or signal integrity
• Embedded programming – C/C++ ideally

What’s on Offer:

• Up to £65,000 salary depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful technology