Senior Electronics Engineer – ATE & Automation

Dd Scientific Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dd Scientific Limited in Fareham, England, is seeking an Electronics Engineer to specify, develop, and commission electronic hardware for automated test equipment and manufacturing automation.

You will design analog and digital circuits, manage suppliers, support NPI transitions, and provide technical customer support for gas sensor integrations. The role requires 5+ years in electronics, and hands-on PCB design with KiCad; onsite work.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an electronic engineering role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability in analogue and digital circuit design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design principles and proficiency with KiCad or equivalent software, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and generation of Gerber files and BOMs.
• Working knowledge of version control systems such as GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of data acquisition hardware and techniques, such as LabJack systems or equivalent.
• Basic electrical and mechanical assembly skills, including the wiring and construction of control cabinets.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW and SQL databases would be beneficial; training can be provided for candidates with the willingness and aptitude to learn.
• Exposure to robot programming, machine vision systems, or industrial automation would be an asset.
• Ability to provide customer technical support and translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Experience supporting suppliers and NPI projects within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving, fault-finding, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and work effectively both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Specify, develop, source, and commission electronic hardware for new Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and automation projects.
• Provide maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and technical support for ATE systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Own the lifecycle of production test electronics, including fault diagnosis, calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair.
• Design and develop electronic solutions to support business and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers integrating DD Scientific gas sensors into their instruments and systems.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, working closely with R&D, Production, and Quality teams to transition products into manufacture.
• Manage suppliers, including the specification, sourcing, procurement, and technical evaluation of electronic components and assemblies.
• Identify and implement improvements to product quality, reliability, efficiency, and test capability.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, specifications, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects and support operational performance.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

PCB design

KiCad

Schematic capture

Gerber/BOM

Version control

GitHub/GitLab

LabJack

LabVIEW

SQL databases

Electrical wiring

Industrial automation

NPI

Customer support

Troubleshooting

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

KiCad

GitHub

LabVIEW

LabJack

SQL databases

Job description

Dd Scientific Limited in Fareham, England, is seeking an Electronics Engineer to specify, develop, and commission electronic hardware for automated test equipment and manufacturing automation.

You will design analog and digital circuits, manage suppliers, support NPI transitions, and provide technical customer support for gas sensor integrations. The role requires 5+ years in electronics, and hands-on PCB design with KiCad; onsite work.