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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business as an electronics engineer with an enthusiasm for product design and test, covering a broad range of robotics, process equipment and vision systems. This will entail carrying out consultancy projects and product development activities within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists working on a range of environmental robotics and inspection systems.

The role will include the commercialisation of technologies, including design, test and certification and production support. The location will be office-based Harrogate, North Yorkshire but will include occasional travel and site testing.

Electronics Engineer role and responsibilities:

*Electronics schematics and design

*Develop specifications and implement test plans to validate the functionality and reliability of designs.

*Maintain comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, diagrams, and test reports.

*Ensure that all designs meet the company's quality and reliability standards.

*Production support, product handover and life cycle management.

*Debug and integration on a range of inspection and robotics products.

*Regulatory compliance and Technical constriction files and certification (i.e. EMC)

*Provide technical guidance and mentorship.

*Ensure implementation, adherence and improvement of the internal design process.

*Work with project and business partners to improve departmental capabilities.

*Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget.

*Strong Technical Report writing and presenting.

*Work within and take ownership of the OHSAS18001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO27001 and PAS99 processes within the operational side of the business.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

*HNC /HND / BEng / MEng or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

*Track record in design and development, particularly in commercial products.

*Experience leading projects from concept to production, including project management, design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

*Proficiency in schematic design, PCB layout, and component selection.

*Demonstrable experience prototyping, testing, and debugging electronic products.

*In-depth understanding of regulatory standards and certifications relevant to electronic products.

*High level of proficiency in test and measurement.

*Strong practical capabilities. (Rework to 0402, comfortable with QFN is desirable)

*Demonstrable track record of CE/UKCA marking and product commercialisation.

Personal Attributes

*Strong attention to detail.

*Positive and self-motivated with a high degree of initiative.

*Focused on solutions with a passion for quality.

*Team working skills with an approachable demeanour.

*Common sense and practical approach.

*Strong IT, literacy, and numerical skills.

*Good time management skills, balancing multiple interesting projects.

Beneficial

*Have or be working towards professional recognition - Eng Tech / IEng / CEng.

*CCTV, Test, analogue electronics experience or interest.

*NDT and sensing with experience of common practices/ methodologies.

*Good knowledge of supply chain.

*Robotics / firmware experience.

*VNA experience.

*High speed data logging and sensor calibration.

*Full UK driving license.

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