Electronic Design Engineer

My client based in Edinburgh is looking for an Electronic Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Electronic circuit design is the primary job function of the Electronics Engineer, and is categorised in three distinct set of activities:

1. Architecture & Concepts

You will be required to work on Architecture and Concepts activities on your projects, including:

Understanding Requirements and turning into solutions

Researching and identifying best fit for the requirements

Sketching full system diagrams

Knowledge in compliance and risk management

Collaborating with other disciplines

2. PCBA Design

The core of your work will be to produce PCB assembly designs:

Schematics & BOM

Layout

Component library management

Tolerance analysis of parts / assemblies

PCB & Components physical interface (layout)

3. Prototype & Test

You will be required to work on prototyping and testing activities:

Procurement of Prototypes

Board Bring up

Writing test specs

Proof of concept & Test Rigs building

Testing & Troubleshooting

Fettling & Modifications

4. Design Documentation and Reporting

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date technical documentation

Ensuring adherence to QMS processes and identified compliance standards

Ensuring quality standard of any design outputs issued to clients or suppliers

Produce and present material to both internal and external audiences

5. Professionalism

Professional behaviour when dealing with clients, external stakeholders and colleagues

Open and honest communication

Seeking and welcoming feedback

Active and collaborative approach to solving problems

Providing and seeking support as required (particularly with regard to quality or safety issue)

Maintaining a clear understanding of client/project requirements

Ensuring productive and positive teamwork environment

Qualifications/Requirements

Essential Skills/Experience

Bachelor's honours degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 3 years industry experience

Capable in the design and delivery of functional prototypes and products that meet or exceed customer specifications

Proficient in using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, and other test equipment to troubleshoot and validate electronic designs

Ability to identify technical risks in a project

Able to identify and clearly communicate technical issues, come up with solutions or seek help from senior members to minimise impact on project timelines.

Proficient in using design tools like Altium and Orcad

Advanced user of MS applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Excellent written and verbal communication skills