Electronic Engineer

Electronic Engineer

Location:

Merseyside

We are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit a talented Electronic Engineer to join their growing Design Engineering team.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Product Design and Development, you will play a key role in the analysis, design, development, and continuous improvement of innovative electronic products. This is an exciting opportunity to work with new and emerging technologies, contributing directly to the organisation's growth and product evolution.

Working alongside Principal and Senior Engineers, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering outputs, including:

Schematics and PCB designs
Simulations and technical calculations
Technical specifications and engineering drawings
Bills of materials and user documentation

You will support engineering change and approval processes while ensuring robust and compliant designs.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the full product life cycle across an existing product portfolio
Manage design updates, component obsolescence, cost optimisation, and reliability improvements
Support project delivery through planning, scheduling, and risk management
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product teams
Apply Design for Manufacture and Test (DfM / DfT) principles to enhance product quality and build efficiency.
Provide hands-on technical support to resolve production issues
Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely sourcing of components
Liaise with external vendors and suppliers to support prototyping and production

Technical Expertise You will bring a strong mid-to-senior level skillset, including:

Analogue and digital circuit design
PCB layout, design review, and best practices
Power electronics and embedded systems
Component selection and regulatory compliance (EMC, safety standards)
CAD and simulation tools
Design verification, validation, and failure analysis
Life cycle documentation and configuration control

Essential Criteria

Degree in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong experience in analogue and digital electronic design
Solid understanding of embedded software (PIC and

C)

Experience with engineering design tools (AutoCAD, CADSTAR, eCADSTAR)
Knowledge of full product design life cycle (concept through to manufacture)

Experience with design revision control and file management systems
Experience managing component obsolescence
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to engage with customers and translate technical requirements
Customer-focused mindset with a passion for innovation
Strong team collaboration skills
Good IT literacy

Desirable Experience

Exposure to rail industry standards
Knowledge of SMD LED technology and optical design
Understanding of product safety standards (EN 50128, EN 50129)
Project management experience

What's in it for you?

Opportunity to work on innovative, real-world engineering solutions
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and complex product development
Collaborative and supportive engineering environment
Career progression and professional development opportunities
Involvement in projects from concept through to production
Competitive salary and benefits package

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