Senior Electronics Engineer

Novanta Inc.; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. in Stockport, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead design and development of next-generation electronics hardware, from concept through production, working with multidisciplinary teams.

You will design analogue, digital and embedded systems, translate requirements into robust hardware, perform schematic capture and PCB design, and mentor engineers while ensuring EMC and safety compliance in global markets.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant industrial electronics development experience.
• Strong analogue and digital design knowledge.
• Embedded systems experience.
• PCB design and schematic capture expertise.
• Experience using electronic laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of EMC and product compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design analogue, digital and embedded electronic systems.
• Translate customer and product requirements into hardware solutions.
• Schematic capture, simulation and PCB design.
• Creating BOMs and technical documentation.
• Testing, verification and validation activities.
• Troubleshooting and improving existing products.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers.
• Supporting EMC and safety compliance.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Embedded systems

PCB design

Schematic capture

EMC compliance

Communication

Independent work

Education

Electronics degree

Tools

PCB design tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

EMC test equipment

Job description

Senior Electronics Engineer

semiconductor applications and scientific instrumentation across the world. As a trusted technology partner to global OEMs, we engineer high-performance solutions where precision, reliability and innovation are critical. Our Stockport site is home to a highly skilled engineering team developing advanced solid-state and ultrafast laser technologies used in some of the world's most demanding applications.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and taking ownership of products from concept through to production. You will play a key role in the design and development of next-generation electronics hardware, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to create innovative products that make a measurable impact in global markets. You will be involved in architecture definition, design, testing, verification and product enhancement, helping shape the future direction of our technology platforms.

What you will be doing:

• Designing analogue, digital and embedded electronic systems
• Translating customer and product requirements into robust hardware solutions
• Schematic capture, simulation and PCB design
• Creating BOMs and technical documentation
• Testing, verification and validation activities
• Troubleshooting and improving existing products
• Working directly with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers
• Supporting compliance with EMC and safety requirements

What you will bring:

• Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant industrial electronics development experience
• Strong analogue and digital design knowledge
• Embedded systems experience
• PCB design and schematic capture expertise
• Experience using electronic laboratory equipment
• Understanding of EMC and product compliance requirements
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and influence technical decisions

Desirable Experience:

• Firmware development
• Microcontroller programming
• Version control systems
• Embedded development environments

Why Join Novanta?

Innovative products with real-world impactFull product lifecycle ownershipGlobal engineering collaborationExposure to advanced photonics and laser technologiesOpportunities to mentor and influence technical directionCareer development in a growing technology organisationJoin us and help build innovations that matter.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best. Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call [phone] if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

SummaryLocation: Stockport, United KingdomType: Full time

Senior Electronics EngineerStockport, Greater ManchesterBuild Electronics That Power Advanced Laser TechnologyAt Novanta, innovation isn't a buzzword. It's what we do every day.Our technologies power life-changing medical devices, advanced manufacturing systems, robotics