Lead Electronics Design Engineer

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At Coherent Scotland we develop laser systems deployed across renewable energy, microelectronics, fundamental research, life sciences and medicine. We aim to have a positive impact by providing reliable lasers with superior performance.

This role is for a Senior/Lead Electronics Design Engineer to work as part of the product development team and be responsible for electronics from design to production release and support of cutting‑edge laser systems.

• Project management.
• Design electronic circuits and assemblies from concept to production release and maintenance.
• Debugging, simulation and validation of electronic and system designs.
• Testing and reporting results to the Development team.
• Reliability and regulatory testing of products.
• Creating technical documentation.
• Providing design data packs to production for manufacturing and support during product lifecycle.
• Obsolescence management and maintenance/support of legacy products.
• Occasional UK and international travel.

• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject with demonstrable experience of board‑level design and mixed‑signal electronics.
• Demonstrable experience of full product design and good appreciation of the entire development cycle from concept to production.
• Demonstrable electrical/electronics engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in microcontroller, mixed analogue and digital circuit designs.
• Ability to manage projects including budget, schedule control/monitoring and cost‑reduction programmes.
• Good understanding of product design from specification through to delivery, with consideration for DFT and DFM.
• Practical experience in Schematics Capture, Layout and PCB Design Tools.
• Good prototyping skills and soldering with SMT components.
• Excellent debugging skills, ability to integrate and validate electronic and system designs.
• Knowledge and experience in RoHS, EMC / LVD regulatory testing and CE product approval process.
• Programming knowledge of FPGAs using Verilog.
• Experience of creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment but also with own initiative.

• Any relevant experience within the laser environment would be highly desirable but not essential.
• Design experience in STM
  32F series ARM core processors.
• Experience with Toradex based embedded computing modules.
• Test equipment development to support production and manufacturing.

• Demonstrated problem‑solving and work prioritisation skills.
• Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply to business strategic plan.
• Ability to achieve results independently or working with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with end‑users, management, and staff.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving internal customer requests and demands.
• Ability to excel in a cross‑organisational, cross‑cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency.

Typical climate‑controlled professional office environment. This role regularly uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Scotland EHS standards.

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program.

It is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.

We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.