Overview
Reference
448069 Salary
£55,000 - £55,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South West England -- Somerset -- Clevedon Job Type
Permanent Posted
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: Clevedon
Salary: £55,000 per annum
We are currently recruiting for a design team lead engineer for a market leader within their industry based in Clevedon. As a design team lead engineer you will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Design team, fostering collaboration across departments, and driving the development of cutting-edge electronic power and control circuits. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who wants to lead, influence, and grow within a dynamic organization committed to employee ownership and core values.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and coordinate the Design team, including sprint planning, daily standups, and project management.
2. Develop and support power and control circuits (digital and analogue), from concept to manufacturing.
3. Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure successful product development and delivery.
4. Prepare and present design proposals, solutions, and technical reports at review meetings.
5. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to team members.
6. Drive new product development, including research, schematic and PCB layout, simulation, and verification.
7. Manage component selection considering obsolescence, cost, and availability.
8. Oversee product life cycle activities: from schematic design, layout, testing, approval, to delivery.
What We’re Looking For:
9. Degree in Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
10. Proven experience in hardware system design, schematic capture, and PCB layout (OrCad preferred).
11. Proficiency with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMM, PSU, load banks, etc.).
12. Strong analytical and fault-finding skills.
13. Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
Qualifications / Knowledge:
14. Degree in relevant engineering discipline
15. Experience with hardware design, PCB layout, and electronic testing
16. Knowledge of embedded systems and software development (an advantage)
17. Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements