Electronics Engineer

An established technology business is looking for an Electronics Engineer to support the development and production of advanced robotic systems. Based in Cambridge, this role offers the opportunity to take existing prototype designs through to manufacture while contributing to the next generation of autonomous robotics.

You will take ownership of electronics design, working across schematic capture, PCB design and system architecture. The role would suit an engineer with experience in automation, machinery, robotics or a consultancy environment who enjoys solving technical problems and seeing designs progress into production.

Typical duties

• Lead schematic capture, PCB design and electronics system architecture using Altium.
• Develop existing prototype designs for manufacture, including component selection, cost reduction and reliability improvements.
• Design and test electronic systems involving motors, actuators, sensors, power circuitry and communication interfaces.
• Support machinery safety, EMC compliance, verification and validation testing.
• Work closely with mechanical, software and wider engineering teams to develop new products and resolve PCB and system-level issues.

The successful candidate will have

• A degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with around 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience in PCB design and schematic capture, ideally using Altium or Altium 365.
• A background in robotics, automation, machinery or a similar product development environment.
• Knowledge of electronics interfacing with motors, actuators, encoders, sensors and embedded computing platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage projects independently.

The offer

• Salary of £50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Four days per week in the office, based in Cambridge.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to a range of on-site facilities.

If you are an Electronics Engineer looking to take ownership of product design and contribute to the development of robotics technology, we would like to hear from you. Applications are welcomed from engineers with relevant experience in automation, machinery, robotics or electronics consultancy.

Please apply via the advert or contact Calum at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.

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