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Electronics Engineer

Vital Human Resources Ltd
Posted 13 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Rochester, Kent ME1 1FR

Salary

£50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronics Engineer (Product Support) based in Rochester, offering a salary between £44,000 and £50,000 per annum, plus a 5% bonus.
  • The ideal candidate should have a degree in electronic engineering or a related field, along with experience in electronic hardware and network systems.
  • Key responsibilities include delivering training, resolving technical issues, maintaining documentation, and assisting in system configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to engage with both internal teams and external clients effectively.
  • This position offers flexible working hours, a performance-based bonus, a pension scheme, and 26 days of annual leave.

Electronics Engineer (Product Support)
Location: Rochester
Salary: £44,000 - £50,000 per annum + 5% bonus

We are seeking an enthusiastic Electronics Engineer to join our Design and Product Support team. In this role, you will contribute to solving complex challenges by providing exceptional product support and technical expertise for our advanced metering and data acquisition solutions. These solutions serve the power and energy industries, and our team is responsible for both hardware and software aspects, delivered either in-house or via trusted third-party vendors. The role will involve working with a variety of clients and supporting internal teams across project delivery and field installations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Training & Support: Deliver internal training sessions to design engineers and field teams on our products, ensuring their understanding and competency.
  • Client Interaction: Engage with internal teams and external customers to resolve technical issues, including complex network, protocol, and data interfacing problems.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain technical reference materials, manuals, and training documents.
  • System Configuration: Assist in configuring systems to meet specifications, mostly in a workshop setting with occasional on-site visits (UK driving license required).
  • Pre-Sales Support: Participate in pre-sales activities by interfacing with clients and providing technical insights.
  • Factory Acceptance Testing: Conduct factory acceptance testing in the presence of customers, ensuring product functionality aligns with client expectations.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve system faults, focusing on hardware and configuration issues.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in electronic engineering or a related discipline.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, inquisitive mindset.
  • Solid understanding of network systems, including configuring switches and VLANs, with hands-on experience.
  • Proficient in PC applications, including standard Windows software and manufacturer-specific tools. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles is a plus.
  • Experience with electronic hardware and interfaces (e.g., RS232, RS485, microprocessors).
  • Ability to transform technical concepts into repeatable, practical solutions.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as IEC104, Modbus, and DLMS is desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

  • Performance-Based Bonus: Annual bonus linked to company performance.
  • Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a balanced work-life dynamic with flexible work options.
  • Pension Scheme: Secure your future with an employer-contributed pension plan (up to 10%).
  • Annual Leave: 26 days of annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.

Our client is looking for move quickly with this opportunity, to apply please submit your CV to Amy Naden at Vital:

A my.naden (at) vi tal.uk.com

07717-306-737

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