Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer

Established in 1983, PCM is a third-generation, family-owned engineering business with a deep-rooted passion for precision measurement. We work at the forefront of load cell manufacture, strain gauge installation, and force calibration, combining decades of experience with the latest technologies to deliver solutions that are genuinely best in class on a global scale.

Over more than 40 years, we have continually reinvested in our people, facilities, and capabilities. This sustained commitment has equipped us with the expertise and infrastructure required to solve some of the most complex, unique, and demanding measurement challenges across a wide range of engineering sectors.

Our reputation is built on uncompromising quality, technical rigour, and absolute confidence in traceability. Underpinned by our ISO 9001 and UKAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations, our skilled team is trusted by industry leaders worldwide to support their most critical operations, where accuracy and reliability are non-negotiable.

Following a recent rebrand, PCM is now entering an exciting phase of growth. This expansion forms part of our long‑term ambition to become the undisputed global leader in load measurement, and we are actively strengthening our technical team to support that journey.

As an Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer within PCM’s advanced engineering team, you will be responsible for driving the electronic intelligence behind our products - developing the hardware, firmware, and embedded technologies that transform precision load cells into fully integrated smart measurement systems that cater to Industry 4.0.

Operating at the intersection of electronics, instrumentation, and product innovation, you will take ownership of projects spanning PCB design, embedded firmware development, communication protocols, and system integration. From developing miniature amplifier circuits, through to supporting the release of wirelessly connected monitoring solutions, your work will directly shape the next generation of PCM technology.

This is a highly practical and innovation‑driven engineering role, combining hands‑on development work with strong technical problem solving and product ownership. Working closely with mechanical engineers, production, calibration, suppliers and customers, you will support the transition from concept through to prototyping, validation, manufacture, and deployment into demanding real‑world applications.

Beyond day‑to‑day engineering delivery, you will play an important role in advancing PCM’s wider technology strategy - helping to improve product capability, connectivity, build efficiency and footprint as the business looks to Industry 4.0 offerings. Accuracy, creativity, and a strong systems‑level mindset will be essential, as your work will electronic and embedded technologies.

• Prepare, amend, and maintain CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for load cells and strain gauge installations.
• Produce, manage, and control Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications, and build instructions for production technicians, to ensure consistency and quality.
• Act as PCM’s electronics specialist, working closely with reputable suppliers to design, develop and test new electronics for integration within our range of load cells.
• Lead PCB design for standard load cell product ranges to improve manufacturability and scalability.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers via telephone, email, and face‑to‑face meetings to provide technical support, recommendations, and fault diagnosis.
• Design and 3D print production tooling for mounting or housing electronics.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive technical databases and engineering records.
• Contribute to the development of technical whitepapers, application notes, and internal documentation.
• Help maintain and evolve internal software tools and automated processes using MATLAB and VBA.
• Develop new skills within a growing business, with opportunities to progress into a more advanced technical role, while working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment.
• Implementing RS-232, RS-485, MODBUS, CANopen, Ethernet, Wireless and Analog communication…