Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Seismic Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee wellbeing programme

Discounts on local services

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer for a full-time role based at a manufacturing site in Somerset. The ideal candidate will have significant engineering qualifications and experience in electronic design for compliance with industry standards. This position offers a salary up to £55,000, hybrid working options, and benefits including a generous holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be proactive in their professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience leading projects and teams.
• Technical knowledge in embedded and power electronic design.
• Hands-on testing and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the design of electronic systems for volume manufacture.
• Work on power and embedded electronic solutions.
• Support eco-friendly and sustainable design initiatives.
• Continuously update skills and work with new technologies.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Problem-solving abilities

Embedded and power electronic design

Hands-on testing

Schematic capture and simulation

Education

Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Solidworks

LTSpice

Job description

Senior Electronics Design Engineer – Somerset

• Mid‑Senior level, full‑time role based at a manufacturing site in Somerset with hybrid and flexible working options. Weeks run 38 hours with a lunchtime finish on Fridays. Salary up to £55,000 (DOE) plus up to £3,000 relocation allowance if required.

Key Responsibilities

• You will lead or contribute to the design and development of electronic systems for volume manufacture.
• You’ll have the opportunity to work on power and embedded electronic solutions and motor drive technologies.
• Your electronic designs will be used by millions of people globally; products are exported to over 90 countries.
• You will help lead the way in eco‑friendly, sustainable design that reduces waste and promotes a greener planet.
• The R&D team are constantly updating and working with new technologies to ensure products are up to date and offer the best solutions possible to a diverse customer base.
• You will be supported and encouraged to learn, grow and develop new skills and experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant knowledge (degree or other appropriate qualification essential) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar manufacturing business leading projects/teams, mentoring others, and shaping best practice across design and manufacturing.
• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge in embedded and power electronic design, schematic capture, simulation, actuators, motor control, microprocessor, analog and digital design, PCB layout and simulation (experience using Altium Designer is an advantage).
• Experience in designing for compliance and relevant standards (e.g., EMC, Safety).
• Experience in consumer products, power electronics, portable devices, power tools, etc.
• Hands‑on testing and evaluation using a range of test equipment.
• Experience in design software such as Solidworks or LTSpice is an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £55,000 (DOE) plus relocation allowance up to £3,000.

• Generous holiday allowance (after 5 years of service you’ll be given an additional 5 days holiday).
• Contributory pension scheme with life insurance.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Christmas site closure and an employee wellbeing programme.
• Discounts on local services.

Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK; evidence of eligibility will be required. Please submit a copy of your up‑to‑date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Suitable candidates will be contacted.