Software and Electronics Engineer

Meridian Business Support; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a talented Software & Electronics Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge electronic products. The role offers a competitive salary of approximately £55k per annum and the flexibility of hybrid working, requiring 2-3 days in the office. With a strong focus on innovation, this position allows you to engage in all aspects of embedded systems development, working within a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing energy management solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

10% pension contribution

Access to training and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proificent in analogue and high‑speed digital design.
• Experienced in multilayer PCB design.
• Strong background in embedded C or C++ development.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded systems for new or existing products.
• Design electronics from schematic capture to PCB layout.
• Conduct software and hardware development and testing.
• Maintain and support existing product designs.

Skills

Analogue and high‑speed digital design

Multilayer PCB design with high-speed mixed signals

Embedded C or C++ development for microprocessors

Firmware and Windows‑based application software production

Component‑level fault‑finding abilities

Strong English communication skills

Time management

Job description

Are you a talented Software & Electronics Engineer with a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail? This role offers a unique chance to advance your career within a well‑established company specialising in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of energy management solutions based in Stoke on Trent.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Competitive Salary: Earn circa £55k per annum.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid working with 2‑3 days in the office per week, Monday to Friday 9am‑5.30pm.
• Generous Leave: Benefit from 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Secure Future: A 10% pension contribution ensures your financial stability.
• Professional Growth: Access to career opportunities and training to enhance your skills.

Role Overview:

As a Software & Electronics Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing electronic‑based products. Your expertise will be crucial in embedded development for microcontrollers and microprocessors, electronics design, and the creation of software and hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities as Software & Electronics Engineer:

• Develop embedded systems for new or existing products.
• Design electronics from schematic capture to PCB layout and testing.
• Conduct software and hardware development and functional testing.
• Maintain and support existing product designs.
• Engage in firmware and PC software design, industrialisation, and certification.
• Manage obsolescence and develop component qualification processes.
• Monitor and control design costs.
• Provide technical inputs and assist R&D during the design process.
• Attend technical meetings with suppliers and maintain project documentation.
• Analyse company KPIs and propose strategies to improve performance.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proficient in analogue and high‑speed digital design.
• Experienced in multilayer PCB design with high‑speed mixed signals.
• Strong background in embedded C or C++ development for microprocessors.
• Skilled in firmware and Windows‑based application software production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the full design lifecycle.
• Excellent component‑level fault‑finding abilities.
• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to maintain product design data for ATEX, CE & UKCA compliance.
• Exceptional time management and the ability to prioritise workload dynamically.

Join a dynamic team where your contributions as Software & Electronics Engineer will make a significant impact. Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.