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Senior Electronic Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced electronics engineer looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a cutting-edge industrial automation technology company based in Sheffield, seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to play a key role in the design and development of their next generation of connected products.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team developing intelligent, high-performance hardware solutions that control and monitor real-world applications in a rapidly growing market.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of complex electronic systems from concept through to production. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams across embedded software, mechanical, and manufacturing to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test analog and digital electronic circuits for automation solutions.
Lead PCB layout, schematic capture, and component selection
Collaborate with firmware and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration
Conduct design reviews, validation testing, and ensure compliance with industry standards
Troubleshoot and resolve design and production issues
Support EMC testing and certification processes
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers as neededKey Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in electronics design focussed roles.
Strong proficiency in analog/digital circuit design and PCB development
Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, BLE, Wi-Fi)
Proficiency with design tools such as Altium, KiCAD, or similarDesirable:

Experience with EMC compliance, power supply design or signal integrity
Embedded programming - C/C++ ideallyWhat's on Offer:

Up to £65,000 salary depending on experience
Competitive benefits package
Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful technology

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