Electronics Engineer

At Denchi, we offer an environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your ideas will have a real impact. Denchi has 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing batteries from our base in Thurso, Scotland, and we proudly serve blue‑chip customers in defence, security, aerospace, oil and gas, and renewables markets.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electronic Engineer to join our engineering team. This role involves the design, development, testing, and validation of advanced electronic systems, with a particular focus on battery management systems (BMS), power electronics, and embedded control solutions. You will contribute across the full product lifecycle, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, compliant, and high‑performance solutions.

Full‑time hours of work Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

• Design and develop electronic circuits and systems, including analogue, digital, and power electronics.
• Develop and optimise battery management systems (BMS) and associated control electronics.
• Produce schematic designs and PCB layouts using industry‑standard CAD tools.
• Conduct simulation, analysis, and validation of electronic designs.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and debugging activities.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation (design specs, test procedures, reports).
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. IEC, ISO, defence standards where applicable).
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated system performance.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications – Essential Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience within an electronics business.
• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in electronic design (analogue, digital, or power electronics).
• Strong understanding of circuit design, component selection, and system integration.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g. Altium, OrCAD, KiCad).
• Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators).
• Knowledge of embedded systems and microcontroller‑based design.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electronic systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with battery technologies and battery management systems.
• Knowledge of safety‑critical or regulated environments (defence, aerospace, medical).
• Experience with EMC/EMI design and testing.
• Familiarity with embedded C/C++ or firmware development.
• Understanding of functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508).
• Experience with environmental testing and ruggedised system design.

Personal Attributes

• Detail‑oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• Proactive and self‑motivated.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – living wage employer.
• Flexible parental and adoption policies.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.
• Training & development budget.
• Pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.

Legal and EEO

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to undergo Baseline Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive working environment where all qualified applications are welcomed regardless of gender, race, religion, age, socio‑economic background, disability, sexual or gender orientation. We value people for who they are and the contribution they make. We are powering an inclusive future for all.