Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

Location - Gillingham, Kent

Salary - Highly competitive based on experience

Full-time 37hrs per week

Permanent

Do you have experience with software tools: MS Office, ECAD programs (XPedition Enterprises preferred), and Simulation tools?

Do you have experience with Electrical DFMEA?

We have an exciting opportunity in Gillingham for an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to work for one of our clients. In this role, you will be working full-time.

Shifts are

• Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 8am till 1pm (no break)

Responsibilities

• Develop new electronics designs
• Evaluate customer and internal requirements and identify gaps in current products
• Prepare product designs to meet internal and customer requirements
• Develop complete schematics, Bill of Materials, and other technical documentation
• Develop a worst-case analysis for each requirement
• Create and maintain Electrical DFMEA
• Apply BOD, BOP, and defined engineering standards procedures, and methodologies to execute project activities
• Provide technical assistance to PCB ECAD teams
• Release design documentation in the company system
• Support Validation teams during the Design Validation and Process Validation phases
• Support Test teams located in the Manufacturing Plants
• Prepare reports, technical presentations, and status for internal and customer use
• Ensure reports and presentations include clear analysis and summaries for decision-making
• Define, prioritise, and execute tasks required to meet project objectives (cost, quality, and timing)
• Escalate risks and issues to core team members and management promptly
• Apply problem-solving in the execution of project activities
• Maintain and update BOD guidelines
• Ensure that designs meet cost targets, manufacturability requirements, and EOL recycling targets.
• Develop and maintain test equipment, tools, and processes in line with required automotive standards

Skills and Experience

• It is essential that the candidate has experience with Electrical DFMEA,
• Experience with effective problem-solving methodologies is a requirement for the role
• A solid foundation in the use of software tools: MS Office, ECAD programmes (XPedition Enterprises preferred), and simulation tools are required
• Must be fluent in English speaking and writing.
• Analytical ability and attention to detail are prerequisites for the role
• Proven electronics design experience is a must
• Must be experienced with Functional Safety ISO26262 and FMEDA,
• Ability to communicate clearly & effectively
• Ability to work to deadlines when required
• University Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or suitable equivalent qualification and experience
• Experience in automotive electronics hardware development is desirable

Benefits

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Long service holiday (if applicable)
• Working hours are 37 each week
• Pension Scheme
• Dental plan
• Onsite parking
• Staff discount with selected retails + wellbeing platforms
• Discounted gym membership
• Subsidised canteen
• Friendly working environment
• Relocation package of up to £6,000 (Subject to Criteria)