£65K/yr to £75K/yr
South Oxfordshire, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Electronics Engineer

Posted by Matchtech .

Our client, a prominent player in the automation and manufacturing sector, is currently seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent position where you will play a pivotal role in designing and building the electronics platform supporting their autonomous robotics system. Collaborating with the Mechanical, Software, and Embedded teams, you will design, implement, and test electronics to provide the required features, performance, and safety for the platform.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement next-generation electronic sensor systems, controllers, and power modules
  • Take ownership of electronics architecture, testing, and test rigs
  • Instrument and analyse system performance; develop system and integration tests on simulators and hardware platforms
  • Evaluate alternative concepts, designs, and components
  • Participate in team-wide architecture reviews
  • Contribute to cross-team planning efforts and shape the future design of platforms
  • Implement and maintain new projects, as well as updates and improvements to existing systems

Job Requirements:

  • Proven experience in hardware and system design
  • Experience with high power, medium voltage power electronics, machines, and drives
  • Experience managing design lifecycle processes
  • Experience in complete board design with 32-bit microcontrollers (STM32 preferred)
  • Experience with low-level interfaces like SPI, CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT
  • Proficiency with schematic and board design software (Altium preferred)
  • Experience with functional safety systems
  • Expertise in board bring-up, verification, and testing designs to full implementation in devices
  • Ability to evaluate alternative components for product improvements
  • Exceptional multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to tackle challenging tasks
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamworking skills
  • Strong hardware debugging skills using standard lab equipment
  • Experience working in cross-functional settings with software, mechanical, and integration engineering teams
  • Creative problem-solving abilities, a good understanding of technology, and a desire for continuous learning
  • Experience taking ownership of work from prototyping to manufacturing
  • Ability to work independently and translate complex technical requirements into products swiftly
  • Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Desirable Skills:

  • Previous experience in electronics development for industrial and robotic systems
  • Exposure to high-volume electronics manufacturing practices
  • Experience writing low-level firmware in C/C++

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Demo development and testing
  • Mentoring and assisting with the supervision of interns
  • Attending trade shows and conferences

If you are a talented Senior Electronics Engineer looking to develop your career within the automation and manufacturing sector, apply now to become a valued member of our client's innovative team.

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