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Electronics Engineer

Barlborough
3 weeks ago
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Position: Electronics Engineer

Location: Derbyshire, UK

Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression Opportunities

Are you ready to unleash your full engineering potential? Join a forward-thinking UK-based engineering company that empowers innovation and values proactivity. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by developing bespoke test and control systems for high-profile clients across industries.

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing, technology-driven engineering firm specializing in custom test, measurement, and control systems. Serving sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, medical, rail, and transport, they offer exciting project variety and long-term career growth.

Role Overview

As an Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and delivering bespoke test equipment solutions. From interpreting customer requirements to delivering manufacturable, cost-effective electronic designs, you'll work across the full product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electronic test and control systems

  • Create analogue and digital PCB layouts using Altium Designer

  • Conduct system-level testing, integration, and fault finding

  • Ensure projects meet cost, time, and performance constraints

  • Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and project engineers

    Required Skills and Experience

  • Degree or HNC/HND in Electronics Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience

  • Proven experience in test equipment design, automation, or control systems

  • Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design

  • Proficient in PCB design tools, particularly Altium

  • Experience in system test, validation, and fault diagnostics

    What’s On Offer

  • Competitive Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 DOE

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Clear Path for Career Progression and Skill Development

  • Work on Innovative Projects with Leading Industry Clients

    If you're a self-motivated engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges, this is your chance to thrive in an empowering and collaborative environment.

    Apply now and unlock your full potential

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