Electronic Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer
Biggleswade, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/22/2025
An industry leader in high-precision instrumentation is seeking an experienced and hands-on Electronics Design Engineer to join its innovative, multi-disciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete design and development of complex electronic systems, supporting the creation of cutting-edge technology solutions used across critical industries.
This is a key engineering role involving hands-on PCB design, analogue/digital electronics development, and close interaction with firmware, software, and mechanical design teams throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end design of complex,
multi-layer PCBs,with proficiency in analogue and digital circuit design
, using Cadence OrCAD and Allegro PCB Editor
.
Design bespoke, high-precision test and machine probing cabling using Draft Sight or AutoCAD
, supporting signal ranges from microvolts to 15kV and femtoamps to 100A
.
Create and manage engineering documentation including BOMs, ECOs, and build instructions
, ensuring traceability and adherence to ISO-compliant processes.
Develop custom circuit solutions to meet specific customer requirements while leveraging a modular platform architecture.
Conduct fault diagnosis and remediation on legacy products, contributing to continuous product improvement.
Maintain product compliance with CE, EMC, and UL standards
, and manage equipment certification for EU conformity.
Collaborate on R&D initiatives
, from proof of concept to production-ready designs, supporting innovation and time-to-market goals.
Support production teams with debugging, quality control, and test fixture development
, ensuring robust and scalable manufacturing.
Work closely with firmware/software engineers, integrating embedded microcontroller-based systems and developing or supporting firmware in C/C++.
Liaise with sales and application engineers to translate customer specifications into viable, cost-effective electrical designs.
Contribute to internal risk assessments, ensuring health & safety and electrical regulation compliance.
Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
Strong background in analogue/digital design
, including high-speed digital circuitry and mixed-signal environments.
Experience with
microprocessor/microcontroller-based systems
, including low-level firmware development (C/C++).
Familiar with stepper motor drive design and power supply topologies.
Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (e.g.,
Keithley, Tektronix, Keysight
).
Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
Experience in semiconductor
, precision instrumentation
, or RF-aware hardware environments.
Understanding of EMC design principles
, signal integrity, and PCB layout for noise reduction.
Familiarity with CE, UL certification
, and regulatory compliance standards.
Methodical and highly organised with a practical, solutions-driven mindset.
Strong team collaborator with clear, confident communication skills.
Self-motivated and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities.
Creative, resourceful, and able to take initiative when resolving technical challenges.
This role offers the chance to work on complex, precision-engineered products in a collaborative and technically rich environment. Ideal for engineers with a passion for electronics and a desire to see their designs come to life from concept to deployment.
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