Senior Electronics Engineer: Global Hardware Leader (Hybrid)

Rentokil Initial; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Job summary

Rentokil Initial in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead hardware development, optimization, and sustaining engineering across global markets (80+ countries). Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, this role bridges NPD and PLM to drive continuous improvement and robust product design.

You will manage PLM processes, QA and regulatory compliance, collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers, and guide firmware and software governance for multi-component

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng (Honours) in Electronics Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Senior-level experience across the full product development lifecycle in a matrixed multinational organization.
• Understanding of product cost structures, BOM optimization, manufacturing cost drivers, and commercial viability.

Responsibilities

• Hardware optimization and sustaining engineering for existing electronic products.
• Lead cross-functional product changes and cost-optimization initiatives with Supply Chain, QA, IT, and Marketing.
• PLM: release management, product approvals, variant documentation, and ECN.
• Firmware/Software governance: control and oversee modifications across connected devices.
• Quality Assurance & regulatory compliance: ensure adherence to international standards.
• Supplier & manufacturing collaboration: liaise with external electronics suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Skills

Analytical testing

Firmware basics

JavaScript basics

Education

BSc or BEng (Honours) in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB Assembly (PCBA)

Schematic capture

Job description

Rentokil Initial in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead hardware development, optimization, and sustaining engineering across global markets (80+ countries). Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, this role bridges NPD and PLM to drive continuous improvement and robust product design.

You will manage PLM processes, QA and regulatory compliance, collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers, and guide firmware and software governance for multi-component