We are working with an electronic device development company, who require a Junior Electronic Engineer to join their busy R&D Team based on the outskirts of Oxford
Company:
The company has over 20 years’ experience in developing innovative products that are used in the building services sector. Their product uses a range of the latest Electronic / Firmware and Software technologies and are combined with mechanical applications.
As an organisation they have seen good growth and are now in a fortunate position of seeing business levels and orders return after the lockdown early this year.
A busy working environment with a healthy mix of senior and more experienced staff combined with junior and entry level engineers with a focus on individual development.
Duties:
The position will be part of the delivery of new products and technologies and will focus both on new product development and improving and upgrading legacy products.
Working in the development team and reporting to the Senior Electronic Engineer the position will be very R&D biased and be involved in designing, testing and building prototypes in conjunction with other members of the R&D team.
Develop innovative product concepts and solutions.
Design and create PCB Board level technology that can interact with Mechanical and Software applications
Create and build test and prototype and associated test rigs to carry out test cycles
Electrical design from concept through to production.
Schematic capture, simulation, PCB layout.
Embedded software development.
Design validation testing including internal and external EMC tests.
Specification and development of production test equipment.
Working to internal safety and compliance standards
Assist in spoke urgent customers’ orders where technology design, upgrades and testing need to be achieved in very short lead times
Problem solving with the projects at development, prototype, and testing phases
Skills & Experience:
This role will require a Junior Electronic Engineer with experience in the following
At least 1 year in a Technology based or Engineering position that is New Product Development biased
Good hands-on exposure to Electronic Hardware & Embedded Design & PCB Schematics
Have worked in a technology development product or device environment (Ideally within an SME or Start-up organisation)
Excellent Communication skills
A formal engineering education qualification in Electronics – (Degree, HND or equivalent)
Good investigative skills with the ability to problem solve and come up with suitable solutions
The ability to pick up new technology and procedures fast
Benefits:
This is a great opportunity for a Junior Engineer to move into a fast paced, but supportive working environment.
The company has seen fantastic growth in turnover and head count in recent years and is well placed to offer an individual good opportunity for career enhancement, pay increases and promotion within a short time span of joining the company.
Being part of a team is their ethos and working together to achieve their goals.