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Location: Hethel
Employment Type: [Full-Time / Permanent]
Salary: [£45,000 - £50,000)
Industry: Electronics / Engineering / Manufacturing
About the Role
We are hiring an R&D and Application Engineer to support our product development and technical operations. This role combines technical support, product design, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams. You’ll contribute to the development of high-performance electronic components used in critical sectors such as MedTech, defence, and industrial applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to internal and external sales teams.
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on product inquiries.
- Assist offshore manufacturing with technical order processing, costing, and custom MLCC design.
- Support and develop test lab methodologies and equipment.
- Participate in product design, modification, and production transfer.
- Manage sample manufacturing and evaluation, including reporting and presentations.
- Create and maintain Application Notes, technical articles, and data sheets.
- Source and specify lab test equipment for technical validation.
- Strong knowledge of analog electronics and discrete components.
- Ability to interpret customer circuit designs and discuss component performance.
- Qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (BTEC, HNC, HND, or BS degree).
- Hands-on experience with electronic circuit testing and lab equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and technical documentation.
- Excellent data management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with IT or coding is a plus.
Our client is a global leader in electronic component manufacturing, specialising in capacitors, RF/microwave filters, microphones, and miniaturisation technologies. With a legacy dating back to 1946, they serve critical sectors from their HQ in Itasca, Illinois, and across international locations.
