Senior IoT Electronic Engineer

Rentokil Initial; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to drive hardware innovation across a global footprint. Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire with a hybrid work model, you will lead hardware optimization, manage cross-functional projects, and oversee product lifecycle management for multi-component devices.

The role requires strong project leadership, PCB design experience (Altium Designer), and a deep understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex engineering projects across multiple functions.
• Methodical approach to electronics development and validation of models.
• Strong data interpretation to drive actionable conclusions.
• Understanding of product cost structures and manufacturing costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware optimization and involve root cause analysis for existing products.
• Manage cross-functional change and optimization projects across electronics design and manufacturing.
• Oversee product lifecycle management and release processes for new/modified products.
• Document firmware and software changes and maintain technical files and specs.
• Capture test data and assess launch readiness and risk mitigation.
• Maintain relationships with electronics suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Resolve product quality issues and support ECN releases with Validation.

Skills

Project portfolio management

Structured development

Analytical problem solving

Commercial acumen

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer looking to drive hardware innovation on a global scale?

Rentokil Initial is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to support the development, optimization, and maintenance of cutting-edge hardware products used across 80+ countries. Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire (Hybrid), you will play a critical role in transitioning new products from the development phase into in-life sustaining, while leading continuous improvement projects for our existing electronics portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hardware Optimization: Lead root cause analysis and implement design modifications, hardware upgrades, and performance improvements for existing electronic products.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional change and optimization projects from an electronics design and manufacturing perspective, collaborating with Supply Chain, QA, IT, and Marketing teams.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the technical release and product approval process for developed and modified products.
• Firmware & Software: Understand, document, and control the process for firmware and software modifications.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain technical specifications, product variant packs, and technical files. Capture test data in comprehensive written reports and assess launch readiness and risk mitigation.
• Supplier Collaboration: Maintain strong technical relationships with external electronics suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Quality Assurance: Proactively resolve product quality issues through to Engineering Change Note (ECN) release, working closely with the Validation team to ensure desired results.

Technical Requirements

• Project Portfolio Management: Ability to manage complex engineering projects while identifying opportunities for standardization, simplification, and cost optimization
• Structured Development: A methodological approach to electronics development, relying on the definition and validation of technical models rather than empirical guesswork
• Analytical Problem Solving: Strong ability to generate and interpret technical test data, drawing actionable conclusions
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of product cost structures, manufacturing costs, and the financial considerations required to assess the commercial viability of design initiatives
• BSc/BEng Honours degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronics Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or a similar technical discipline
• Proven technical expertise as an Electronics Engineer or Electronics Manager across the entire product lifecycle, specifically with multi-component assembled devices
• Hands-on experience with PCB design software, specifically Altium Designer
• Experience in electronics manufacturing processes, assembly, and hardware testing
• Familiarity with regional or international regulatory affairs and compliance
• Strong project leadership skills within a matrixed, multi-national organization