Back to search
Job Title: Head of Electronics
Salary: 65,000-75,000 (D.O.E)
Location: Cambridgeshire
Aboutour client:
Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Electronics Engineer to take charge of electronics delivery within their cutting-edge technology team. As a key member of this multi-disciplinary group, you will be responsible for:
- Designing and developing electronic sub-systems for advanced robotic systems, including 3D imaging, sensor monitoring, safety management, and motor control.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant CE and EMC regulations as outlined by their quality standards.
- Overseeing the electronics development process and managing the electronics roadmap.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of the electronics roadmap.
- Manage electronics development projects from concept to delivery.
- Design innovative electronic sub-systems to enhance robotic capabilities.
- Take ownership of electrical and electronic system designs.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior electronics engineers.
- Oversee and refine established release processes.
- Develop scalable designs suitable for manufacturing at volume.
- Define quality standards and processes for manufacturing handovers.
- Coordinate outsourced tasks such as PCB layout and EMC testing when needed.
- Ensure compliance with CE standards for EMC, electrical safety, and operator safety in collaboration with the quality team.
Skills & Experience:
- Expertise in design for EMC, manufacturing, and testing.
- Proficiency in mixed-signal circuit design, commissioning, and testing.
- Experience with power electronics and motor drives.
- Familiarity with EDA tools (e.g., Eagle).
- A proven track record of progressing designs to volume manufacturing.
- A strong academic background (degree level or higher) and over 10 years of experience in electronics engineering.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- A strong passion for leading and advancing the field of electronics.
- Right to work in the UK without the need for Visa sponsorship.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with our client and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electronics for next-generation robotics.
