Electronics Design Engineer (Permanent, Contract) in Leeds

Job Description We are looking for an Electronic Design Engineer to join the engineering team and support the design, development and testing of electronic products and systems. This role would suit an engineer with around two years of commercial experience who has a good grounding in electronic hardware design alongside some embedded firmware development experience. You will be involved in projects from initial concept and design through to prototyping, testing and production support. Electronic Design Engineer - Key responsibilities Design and development of electronic circuits for new and existing products. PCB schematic capture, design and layout. Selection and evaluation of electronic components. Development and testing of prototype electronic assemblies. Writing and modifying embedded firmware for PICs, microcontrollers and similar devices. Programming primarily in C and assembler. Using standard electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and logic analysers. Carrying out functional testing, fault finding and troubleshooting of electronic circuits and PCB assemblies. Supporting product verification, validation and design testing. Producing and maintaining engineering documentation, including schematics, PCB documentation, test information and design records. Assisting with component obsolescence, design changes and improvements to existing products. Electronic Design Engineer - Experience and skills Approximately two years of experience within an electronics or electronic design engineering environment. Good understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuit design. Experience of PCB schematic capture, PCB design and layout. Some experience of assembler programming. Experience programming PICs, microcontrollers or similar embedded devices. Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, datasheets and technical documentation. Practical experience of electronic prototyping, testing, debugging and fault finding. Familiarity with standard laboratory and electronic test equipment. Electronic Design Engineer - Qualifications A degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related engineering discipline would be advantageous. Electronic Design Engineer - Candidate profile You should be comfortable taking a hands-on approach to electronics development, from designing circuits and laying out PCBs through to programming microcontrollers, building prototypes and diagnosing problems in the laboratory. The role offers the opportunity to develop broader electronic design experience while contributing to the complete lifecycle of electronic products.