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Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

New Appointments Group
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 4 hours
Location

Gillingham, Kent ME8 0RU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer position is based in Gillingham and focuses on developing Electronic Control Unit (ECU) products for zero-emission propulsion systems.
  • Candidates should have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, with a preference for those with automotive electronics hardware experience.
  • The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in CAD programs, and familiarity with Functional Safety ISO26262 and Electrical DFMEA.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and the company offers a range of benefits including 27 days of holiday, a pension plan, and a relocation package of up to £6,000.
  • Applicants should have at least several years of relevant experience and strong communication skills, with fluency in English being essential.

Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

Location: Gillingham

About the Role: Join our Electronics Hardware Engineering team as a Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer, where you'll develop Electronic Control Unit (ECU) products for current and future zero-emission propulsion systems. You'll work in a high-volume manufacturing context, focusing on high quality and harsh environments.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Design electronics for ECUs, ensuring customer and internal requirements are met.
  • Develop schematics, Bill of Materials (BOM), technical documentation, and worst-case analysis.
  • Maintain Electrical DFMEA and apply engineering standards (BOD, BOP) to execute projects.
  • Provide technical support to PCB ECAD teams and release design docs in the PHINIA system.
  • Assist Validation teams during Design and Process Validation phases, and prepare technical reports and presentations.
  • Ensure designs meet cost, manufacturability, and EOL recycling targets, while adhering to project objectives (cost, quality, timing).
  • Identify and escalate risks/issues, applying problem-solving methodologies as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

  • A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience in automotive electronics hardware is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with Functional Safety ISO26262, FMEDA, and Electrical DFMEA.
  • Proficient in MS Office, CAD programs (XPedition Enterprises preferred), and simulation tools.
  • Fluency in English, with German and/or French a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits:

  • Holidays - 27 days p.a. (Pro rata to start date), Plus bank Holidays
  • Subsidised staff restaurant
  • Dental Plan
  • Pension
  • On Site Parking
  • Paid Monthly
  • On site gym
  • Local discounts at Gym
  • SMART working policy (provision to work up to 3 days from home, following a successful probation period)
  • Relocation package of up to £6,000

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