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2 months ago
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Our client has been established for almost a quarter of a century and is recognised as a UK Market leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke solutions for a diverse range of applications including hazardous environments, medical, robotics, tracking, automotive, mobility, marine and aerospace employing more than 50 people and supplying specifically to OEM companies. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and proactive Electronics Project Engineer to complement their committed and professional team.

Reporting to the Technical Director and based near Ilminster, the successful Electronics Project Engineer candidate will join an integral team directly responsible for a range of activities that will include (but not be limited to):

Acting as technical lead for both Established product & New Product Introduction, liaising extensively with customers, suppliers and internal departments as required, so excellent communication skills at all levels are essential for the position
Assisting in the design, development, research and selection of electronic components and circuits for the purpose of protecting low voltage DC power solutions along with associated mechanical housing and enclosures
Supporting the technical development of custom product solutions within the technical team ensuring the smooth and timely transfer of completed projects to manufacturing.
Providing pre-sales technical assistance for Electrical applications.
Formulating technical aspects of BOM's and assisting with both development and approval of production assembly instructions where required.
Inputting data to the company ERP system in support of the technical department .
Assisting with authoring product specifications and instructions as well as with after-sales support services and providing technical assistance as required to Quality Investigations.
Managing the preparation of technical reports in support of projects and to other departments as required.
Representing the Technical team as required at Customer meetings and being an integral part of the team gaining approvals and certification of new products
Developing and undertaking product tests and records as required and identifying and Health and safety or Environmental concerns as they may arise and reporting to the SQM or H&S officer. In an environment where new equipment and techniques are introduced on an ongoing basis in order to meet challenging application requirements, the successful Electronics Project Engineer will be a self-motivated and proactive individual, able to ensure on-time and within budget successful project delivery, whilst willing to learn and able to work autonomously and as part of a team and communicate effectively at all levels.

With proven analytical skills and the ability to analyse and troubleshoot anomalies in electronic behaviour or interfaces with host equipment, and to understand, work with and problem solve on battery communication protocols, interpretation and programming (for example BQ studio) supplying solutions to customer problems, it is envisaged that the successful candidate will be degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (electrical or electronic engineering) and demonstrate the ability to understand the effects of current legislation on products being developed.

Contact the Electronics Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to for further details

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