Senior Electronics Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is seeking a talented Senior Electronics Engineer to design and develop complex electronic systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electronic design, strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuits, and proficiency in PCB design tools. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in electronic design, ideally in manufacturing or product development.
• Strong knowledge of circuit design and EMC.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electronic circuits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support product life-cycle activities.

Skills

Analogue/digital circuit design

Microcontrollers

Power electronics

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCad

Job description

I'm working with a global leader in electronics design and manufacturing, renowned for delivering high-performance, reliable and innovative solutions to customers across a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. With cutting-edge facilities in Manchester and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, they are seeking a talented Senior Electronics Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of complex electronic systems and products from concept through to production. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, mechanical and manufacturing engineers to bring innovative ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of analogue and digital electronic circuits for new and existing products.
• Take projects from initial concept and requirements definition through design validation, testing and production handover.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout reviews and design verification.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet performance, cost and reliability targets.
• Support product life-cycle activities including failure analysis, design improvements and technical documentation.

About You

• Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in electronic design, ideally within a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Strong knowledge of analogue/digital circuit design, microcontrollers and power electronics.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, OrCAD, KiCad).
• Experience with design for EMC, manufacturability and reliability.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and project management skills.
• A proactive team player who enjoys technical challenges and innovation.

They offer a very competitive salary and benefits package for this role and you MUST be eligible for security clearance (BPSS) to be considered.