Senior Electronic Engineer in Maidenhead

We are the world's leading diamond company – a unique, luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. As we embark on a journey to accelerate the transformation of our business into one that is better positioned to realise the opportunities ahead of us, we welcome and encourage diverse perspectives from those individuals who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

Working within a dedicated product team as part of De Beers Science and Technology, you will be a core part of a multidisciplinary development team. You will use your creativity, passion, and development skills to deliver value to our customers through the innovative technology solutions you create. Working out of our purpose-built facility in Maidenhead, you will work in an agile manner supported by industry experts, utilising lean build-measure-learn methodologies to solve the business problems that really matter.

The purpose of the Electronic Engineer role is to design, test and implement electronic designs and systems from concept through to production.

• Design, implement and test electronic designs and systems from concept through to production.
• Electronic design capture and PCB layout using Altium.
• Hardware development using embedded microprocessors.
• Experience with motor control both DC motors and Stepper Motors.
• Design to meet regulatory standards - EMC, Safety and RoHS.
• Design and documentation of cable forms and product wiring.
• Firmware development in embedded C/C++.
• IT literate and familiar with PC and networking technologies.
• Provision of 2nd line technical support during different phases of a project.
• Experience in project team environment of peer review, progress reporting and meeting targets.
• Design and development of integrated hardware and control systems.
• Work with team members to develop integrated automation hardware for manipulation of diamonds.
• Use your ingenuity and engineering skills to design and test hardware solutions to defined automation problems.
• Integrate system elements such as collaborative robots, motors, microcontrollers and pneumatics.
• Utilise relevant rapid prototyping, development, and simulation techniques to create your designs.
• Work with mechanical and software team members to integrate solutions into overall technology and processes.
• Responsible for development across the entire product development lifecycle.
• Responsible for test specifications of both PCBs and Systems as well as all necessary production documentation.

• To lead projects and be responsible for machine or instrument development from conception to final delivery to customer.
• As project leader you will be responsible for up to date plans showing timelines and milestones, keeping track of project progress.
• As project leader you will take the concept of a project, generate requirements and specification documents for the instrument/machine.
• Discuss with the customer and Project Manager to gain acceptance of the approach and acceptance criteria.
• To ensure the work carried out follows company standards and to ensure legislative procedures have been followed.
• Mentoring of engineers.
• "Put Safety First" by being responsible for ensuring all safety regulations, practices and procedures are adhered to.
• Responsible for ensuring best practice operating procedures are in place to keep yourself and colleagues safe.
• Work with relevant accountable safety personnel to ensure electronics associated safety regulations are followed by team.
• As project leader ensure that the project team's working environment and practices comply with De Beers UK Ltd policy guidelines in relation to Health, Safety and the Environmental.

• Collaborative team-player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Qualified to degree or higher in electronics, or related discipline.
• Likely to have worked on many different projects within an electronics product design business.
• Self-sufficient expertise in embedded system hardware and firmware design.
• Electronic design capture and PCB layout using Altium.
• Experience in integrating hardware, software, and control systems.
• Focused on developing high quality electronics and systems; continuously improving development tools and processes.
• Experience with designing with embedded microprocessors, Ethernet, USB and other serial interfaces, DC and Stepper motor control.
• Experience with Design for manufacturability and design for testing.
• Experience with Low Voltage Directive Radio Equipment Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive is desirable.
• Design and documentation of cable forms and product wiring.
• Firmware development in embedded C/C++.
• Version control systems.
• IT literate and familiar with PC and networking technologies.
• Experienced at working in an agile multi-disciplined team-based R&D environment.
• Familiar with peer review and presentation of technical work.
• Experience with working to relevant electronic, automation and robotics safety standards.
• Ability to capture, analyse, and understand data generated through experiments.
• Believes in continuous learning and staying abreast of latest technologies.
• Experience of working in a project team environment including progress reporting and setting & meeting targets (weekly, monthly).
• Experience conducting peer reviews and mentoring engineers.
• Desirable – technical leadership of a multidisciplinary product development team through the entire product lifecycle.

• A great working environment.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.
• Staff discount.
• Fantastic pension scheme.
• We have up to 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days.
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group. We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider.
• Competitive salary.
• Exceptional benefits package.
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components.
• Your Choice membership discounts.
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant.

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.