Senior Electronics Engineer - Manufacturing

Horizon Search & Selection Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd in Cambridgeshire is seeking an Electronics Engineering Lead to develop PCBA testing and diagnostic capabilities. You will drive projects introducing new products, processes and automated test equipment, collaborating closely with Manufacturing and R&D teams.

The role combines advanced electronics engineering with hands-on leadership to deliver robust production processes and test solutions across the manufacturing chain.

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics or related engineering.
• Strong hands-on electronics expertise and leadership.
• Experience delivering test and manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver New Products, Processes and Equipment into Manufacturing.
• Design and validate automated test and verification processes.
• Develop data acquisition from test/ manufacturing equipment for data-driven decisions.
• Provide robust root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Ensure design for manufacture and test inputs are incorporated.

Skills

Advanced electronics design

Lead / team leadership

Data acquisition & analytics

Root cause analysis

Firmware & software understanding

SMT/PCBA & AOI processes

Design for manufacture & test

TPM maintenance

Hands-on diagnostic support

Collaboration across functions

Education

Degree in Electronics or related engineering

Tools

CAD packages

AOI & SMT equipment

Data acquisition systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly skilled Electronics Engineering Lead working for our brilliant client based in rural Cambridgeshire and close to Royston This is a great opportunity to join a thriving company within their Manufacturing Engineering team and collaborate within the wider company teams. This is a full-time permanent position and the salary is negotiable depending on experience.

The company

Is a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced gas detection instrumentation and sensing technologies, for a vast range of industries. With a commitment to innovation, quality and safety, the company empower industries worldwide to enhance workplace environments and safeguard lives.

They have grown steadily and consistently since they over 36 years ago and offer a superb place to work, thrive and be part of something truly exciting. Having won the Queens Award for Enterprise within the innovation category, the company values are at the core of everything they do so with each recruit as they grow, they are seeking like-minded people to help build on the success which they already enjoy.

The role

You will be joining the company as a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team and take responsibility for developing best-in-class PCBA and Product Testing capability, along with diagnostic support to ensure that the Manufacturing Operations can run reliably and efficiently. In addition you will take the lead in managing projects to support the introduction of new products, process and automated test equipment.

This role requires advanced electronics engineering expertise, combined with a hands-on approach to provide exceptional diagnostic support to Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering teams and deliver robust production processes and test solutions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take responsibility and provide leadership in a small team of Electronic Manufacturing & test engineer aspects of meeting departmental objectives and providing technical support to Manufacturing
• Lead projects to deliver New Products, Processes and Equipment into Manufacturing, utilising best in class automated manufacturing processes and test solutions
• Design, specify, develop, validate and document automated test and verification processes/ solutions to meet the requirements of the Manufacturing team and to develop the capacity to meet current and future customer requirements
• Working with both Manufacturing and R&D teams, to develop data acquisition from key test and manufacturing equipment (K stations) to enable data driven decisions and improvements
• Provide exceptional support to Manufacturing by conducting structured problem solving & root cause analysis to diagnose issues and provide robust solutions
• Working closely with external suppliers as well as in-house R&D, PVL, Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering teams to resolve high priority issues
• Provide good quality “design for manufacture and test” inputs for the Project Development teams
• Fault finding and repair of precision electronic PCBA’s etc.
• Support the Manufacturing and test processes of all PCBA variants via all the relevant in-house processes, equipment & relevant IPC standards. Providing training where applicable
• Maintaining high quality documentation using the company documentation systems
• Help develop and support the Manufacturing Teams by ensuring that in-house processes, test, inspection & rework comply with best practice and relevant IPC standards
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement Activities to develop and improve the manufacturing capability in the PCBA, Product Manufacturing and Calibration Processes

The Person

For this important role within the company we are seeking someone with the following skill and attributes:

• Ideally educated to degree level within a relevant technical subject – Electronics or related engineering subject
• Advanced Electronic & Electrical Design measurement competence
• Able to lead others effectively at all levels
• The ability to design electronics circuits and PCB layouts for test and programming equipment using modern CAD packages
• The ability to lead others effectively as required. This role will require team & project leadership and the development of a small team of direct reports from apprentices level to more experienced engineers
• Skilled in conducting structured root cause analysis of advanced & high sensitivity electronics to enable robust problem solving and solutions
• Understanding and experience of working with various types of Firmware and Software and ideally, some basic coding ability
• Experience of working with modern SMT/ PCBA and AOI related machines and related processes and equipment’s and TPM maintenance
• Safety conscious and possess a high degree precise manual dexterity
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent team player with the ability to build a good rapport with internal departments
• In depth knowledge of working within a formal QMS (ISO9001 or equivalent) in relation to technical design and manufacturing business

Full spec is available

Details

This role is offered on a Full-time, permanent basis. The salary offered is depending on experience and plus benefits. Due to the rural nature of the location, candidates must be able to drive to site.

About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. We’ve been in business for 12 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years’ recruitment experience between us. Here, we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, the employer. We act as the ‘introducers’, so if you are successful, you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions? Get in touch!