Electronics Design Engineer
- Mercury Hampton Ltd
- England, United Kingdom
- £35,000 – £45,000
- Location – West Lancashire
- Salary – Up to £45,000 DOE
- Bonus – 5% of salary
- Innovative Engineering & Technology Business
- Research & Development Team
- Electronics Product Design & Development - Analogue
- Excellent Career Development Opportunities
A recognised leader in the design and manufacture of advanced electrical measurement and monitoring solutions, supporting customers across a wide range of industrial and power system applications. As part of continued investment in innovation and product development, we are seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join our growing Research & Development team.
Reporting to the R&D Director / R&D Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of new electronic products whilst driving continuous improvement across existing products. You will be responsible for taking products from concept through to production release, ensuring that designs meet customer requirements, quality standards, manufacturing constraints and commercial objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sales, marketing and group R&D functions to introduce innovative technologies and maintain the brands technical leadership within the market. The role offers involvement in cutting-edge product development, technology evaluation, product compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
You will also be responsible for ensuring products comply with current and emerging industry standards, supporting patent and intellectual property activities, creating Bills of Materials and work instructions for new product introductions, and providing technical support following product launch. In addition, you may supervise project team members and contribute to training and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
We are looking to speak with ambitious Electronics Engineers who have a strong foundation in analogue and electronic design and who are passionate about developing innovative products that meet real customer needs. This role would suit an engineer looking to make a significant contribution within a collaborative and technology-focused environment.
The Candidate
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics
- 3 to 5 years' post-graduate experience within a design engineering environment – must be analogue rather than digital
- Strong hardware and analogue electronics design experience
- Experience of electronic product design and manufacture
- Knowledge of electronic circuit simulation techniques
- Understanding of single-board computers (SBCs) and wider electronic systems
- Ability to evaluate trade-offs between hardware, firmware and software solutions
- Knowledge of EMC and product safety standards
- Understanding of electrical measurement systems, power electronics, variable speed drives and related applications
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within cross-functional teams
Highly Desirable
- Further qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
- Detailed knowledge of analogue electronic design
- Strong understanding of electromagnetism
- Advanced electronic circuit simulation expertise
- Experience with MRP I / MRP II systems
- Experience working within ISO9001 or similar quality management environments
- Supervisory or project leadership experience
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to work on innovative new technology and product development projects
- Involvement across the complete product development lifecycle
- Collaborative and supportive engineering environment
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- The chance to influence future product strategy and technological advancement
- Long-term career progression within a growing international engineering group
If you are an experienced Electronics Design Engineer looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in developing industry-leading products, we would like to hear from you.
Skills
- Analog circuit design
- PCB Design
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Embedded Systems
- Electrical Measurement
- Compliance Testing
- Cross-functional Collaboration





