Electronic Design Engineer

Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (Power Electronics Focus)

Gillingham, UK

£55,000 – £60,000 + benefits

UK work authorisation required (no sponsorship available)

We’re working with a specialist engineering business developing advanced electronic control systems for high-reliability applications. They are looking for a Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer with strong power electronics experience to join their team.

This is a hands-on design role focused on ECU hardware and power systems in demanding environments.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop electronic control unit (ECU) hardware
• Work on AC-DC and DC-DC power electronics circuits
• Translate requirements into detailed circuit designs
• Produce schematics, BOMs, and full design documentation
• Carry out worst-case circuit analysis and support DFMEA
• Work closely with PCB/ECAD teams on layout and implementation
• Support validation, manufacturing test, and production teams
• Ensure designs meet cost, quality, safety, and manufacturability targets
• Support root cause analysis and technical problem solving
• Contribute to design reviews and technical reporting

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in electronics hardware design
• Proven experience in power electronics (AC-DC / DC-DC design)
• Background in automotive or high-reliability systems preferred
• Experience with DFMEA and structured design processes
• Understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262 exposure desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with schematic capture and simulation tools
• Comfortable working in cross-functional engineering teams

Nice to have

• Automotive ECU development experience
• ECAD tools (e.g. Xpedition)
• Manufacturing and test engineering exposure

Why apply

• Work on complex power and control electronics
• Strong engineering-led environment with real technical ownership
• Focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Structured development and career growth
• Competitive benefits package

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