Electronics Design Engineer
Southeast Kent
£competitive, negotiable + generous bens
Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation undergoing continued growth and investment. The engineering team has expanded significantly, with excellent stability, very low turnover and a leadership group that supports development and progression.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
A highly varied, hands-on electronics design role covering the entire lifecycle of product development, including:
Design & Development
Developing electronic circuits from concept through to production release
Carrying out schematic capture and creating well-structured circuit designs
Running circuit simulations (e.g., SPICE tools) to validate performance
Selecting components, evaluating new technologies and contributing to architecture decisions
Collaborating closely with software, mechanical and systems engineers during integration
PCB, Testing & Verification
Supporting PCB layout activities & participating in peer reviews
Ensuring manufacturability and supporting DFM/DFT approaches
Planning and executing design verification testing
Supporting formal qualification processes and troubleshooting during test phases
Product Support & Continuous Improvement
Supporting production and technicians with fault-finding
Producing technical reports, test notes, specifications and documentation
Managing component obsolescence and ensuring future-proof designs
SKILLS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience
Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience in electronic product development (not a graduate role)
Technical capability
Strong understanding of analogue/digital circuit design
Circuit simulation using tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink etc.
Experience supporting PCB layouts using Altium or similar CAD packages
Understanding of servo systems, control theory and control loops
Knowledge of EMC principles, environmental testing or MIL standards is desirable
Experience designing for electromechanical or motion-control systems is advantageous
Behaviour & mindset
Practical, inquisitive problem solver
Strong mathematical thinker
Clear communicator who works well with other disciplines
Quality-driven, organised and structured in approach
WHY THIS COMPANY?
Significant business growth and long-term investment in engineering
Great staff retention: stable environment
Strong progression culture with several promotions recently
Generous benefits
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
APPLY ONLINE NOW – INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY!
Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.
This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering &Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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