Senior Electronics Engineer
- £48000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
- Chard, Somerset
- Permanent
Senior Electronics Engineer
Somerset
A well-established UK manufacturer with a strong global presence is undergoing significant expansion. With products sold in over 90 countries and an exciting innovation roadmap ahead, there has never been a better time to join their growing R&D team.
The business designs, engineers and manufactures high-quality equipment in the UK, known for reliability, practicality and performance. They are now seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to help shape the next generation of products.
The Opportunity
This is a key role within the R&D function, working on power electronics, embedded systems and motor drive technologies. You will lead projects, mentor engineers and play a pivotal role in delivering robust, production-ready designs for high-volume manufacture.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a forward-thinking, innovation-led manufacturer.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and contribute to the design and development of electronic systems for volume manufacture
Drive and support project delivery with a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness and best practice
Design embedded and power electronic solutions, including motor control technologies
Undertake schematic capture, PCB layout, testing and evaluation using lab equipment
Ensure compliance with EMC/EMI standards and relevant safety regulations
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to engineer optimised solutions
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and continuous improvement across the team
About You
Degree-qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or similar)
Strong experience in embedded and power electronic design
Knowledge of microprocessors, analogue and digital design, actuators and motor control
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium Designer advantageous)
Hands-on testing and evaluation experience
Experience designing for EMC compliance and relevant standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience leading projects and mentoring engineers
Experience with SolidWorks and LTSpice would be beneficial.
What's on Offer
Early Friday finish
Relocation package available
Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme with life insurance
Health and wellbeing programmes and Employee Assistance Programme
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite facilities and discounted gym membership
Free onsite parking