Senior Hardware Engineer

Plexus; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Livingston is seeking a Senior Analog or Digital Engineer. The successful candidate will manage projects independently, create high-quality engineering designs, and lead hardware design from specification to production. A bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of six years' experience are required. The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with numerous attractive benefits including enhanced pension contributions and flexible working options.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible Hybrid Working Available

Online learning programs

Qualifications

• A minimum of six years of related experience is required.
• Experience in managing projects independently from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Create thorough project documentation while following quality procedures.
• Lead hardware design from initial specification through to production.
• Oversee product handover to manufacturing.

Skills

Independent project management

Technical leadership

Engineering design

Customer engagement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Design tools

Job description

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Overview

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

We\'re looking for a skilled Senior Analog or Digital Engineer to join our team. If you\'re a talented and independent engineer with a passion for innovation and a talent for developing new products, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will be a key player in the Product Realization Process, independently managing projects from start to finish. You\'ll be responsible for the engineering design, analysis, and verification needed to create high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently within the Product Realization Process.
• Create thorough project documentation while following quality and change management procedures.
• Use a variety of tools for design creation, analysis, and verification.
• Develop innovative, high-quality engineering and product concepts.
• Act as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers and providing guidance on best practices.
• Lead hardware design from initial specification through to production for new and existing products.
• Engage with customers to gather requirements, understand their needs, and provide technical support.
• Oversee product handover to manufacturing, ensuring a smooth transition and providing support as needed.
• Manage projects independently, taking ownership of timelines, deliverables, and technical challenges.

Qualifications

• A bachelor\'s degree in Engineering is required.
• A minimum of six years of related experience is required.

If you are a hands-on engineer who thrives on technical challenges and enjoys leading projects from start to finish, we encourage you to apply.

Why you will love it

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment
• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise
• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Paid family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• Vision care discounts
• Discount schemes
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.