MERITUS Talent are working with a company who company develop automated test systems and equipment for industries like aerospace, defence, and telecoms - for the recruitment of a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join their Dorset office on a permanent full-time basis
Job Title:
Senior Electrical and Electronic Design Engineer
Reports To:
Engineering Manager
Location:
Blandford
Type:
Permanent
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Electrical and Electronic Design Engineer to lead the conceptual design, development, and successful delivery of complex electrical/electronic systems. This role includes providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers, ensuring high standards of design documentation, and supporting the full lifecycle of product development.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical and electronic design, particularly in the development of test equipment, with a strong background in both analogue and digital circuit design.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the creation of electrical/electronic design specifications and oversee work packages for the team
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Prepare cost estimates and contribute to project quotations
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Act as the lead technical engineer on assigned projects, reporting to the Project Manager
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Provide accurate progress and status updates to the project management team
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Liaise with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements and ensure design specifications are met
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Oversee the development of robust and accurate electrical drawings and electronic documentation
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Design PCBs when required and review colleagues’ schematics and wiring schedules for accuracy
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Approve manufacturing drawing packs to confirm build readiness
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Provide technical support and mentorship to less experienced engineers
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Collaborate closely with manufacturing during assembly and testing phases
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Conduct and supervise testing, including factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT)
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Research, source, and specify components as required
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Maintain and update drawings in line with industry standards
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Generate technical reference documents and user handbooks as needed
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Stay up to date with relevant design standards and industry trends
Key Attributes
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Accurate, methodical, and detail-oriented
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address issues early
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Capable of producing wiring schedules and schematics that support efficient manufacturing
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Strong communication skills, both internally and with customers
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Comfortable working on a variety of projects simultaneously
Essential Qualifications & Experience
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Formal engineering qualification in electrical or electronic design
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Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering (design and implementation)
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Experience designing test equipment and analogue/digital interface circuits
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Must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
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Experience in power engineering
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Experience with National Instruments hardware and software
