Electronic Design Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a electronic engineer (design) to join a leading manufacturer and supplier to a variety of industries including offshore, renewable energy and marine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide design input on projects, using the technical competencies listed below.

• Produce engineering designs, specifications, and documentation to ISO 9001.
• Assist in the preparation of operating and maintenance manuals.
• Offsite engineering support for new products.
• Assist sales and marketing in the preparation of quotes and proposals.
• Provide customer support.
• Provide technical support to the production, logistics and integration departments.
• Work within the requirements of company procedures and national/international regulations.
• Work within the timescales and budgets set by the company.
• Other activities as directed by the Engineering Manager.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related/equivalent subject (lesser qualifications coupled with suitable design experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances)
• Power distribution and protection equipment.
• Communication systems and protocols (RS232, RS485, SPI, I²C, Ethernet, etc.).
• Industrial sensors and equipment.
• PCB manufacturing and standards.
• PCB breadboard prototyping using soldering iron and handtools.
• Design of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• Inspection, testing and certification requirements.
• Ergonomics.
• Completing and checking designs and documentation.
• Electric motor types, designs and specification.
• Variable speed drives and soft-starts.
• Wiring distribution systems.
• Video distribution, formats, conversions and storage.
• Fibre optic multiplexers and ancillaries.
• Design of motor control electronic circuits.
• PCB design using Altium or equivalent.
• Design of electrical power transmission systems.
• Safety conscious, attentive to QHS&E policies and regulations (ISO 9001 QA systems).
• Sound engineering knowledge.
• Cost consciousness.
• Technical drawing competence as defined above.
• Flexibility, adaptability and professionalism, with the ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidiscipline team or individually on projects.
• Time management with ability to plan work loadings, multi-task, and work under pressure.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, clear technical writing and good record keeping.
• Attention to detail and effective checking regime.
• Software skills, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD/DraftSight and conversant with Mathcad.
• Willingness to learn new engineering skills.
• Ability to liaise with other members of staff including customers and third parties.

Additional Details:

• 37 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4pm Friday
• Office based, no home/hybrid working available
• 25 days holidays plus 8 fixed bank holidays
• 5% pension
• Overtime – time and half Mon-Sat and double time Sunday
• Private healthcare
• 2 x base salary life insurance