Electronics Engineer

Overview

Panasonic Manufacturing | Based on-site in Cardiff

Electronics Engineer — Cardiff, UK

Panasonic Manufacturing UK (PMUK) established itself in Cardiff in 1974 and has prided itself on providing quality products to enhance living for our customers, always making people central to our activities.

PMUK is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Electronics Engineer to support the design and development of next-generation consumer appliance products. This role is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience in embedded systems, circuit design, and a strong commitment to delivering cost-effective, high-performance solutions for consumer appliances. The Electronics Engineer works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop and validate electronic subsystems, ensuring they meet functional, safety, and cost targets.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Design, develop, and evaluate components and assemblies for new models from concept to mass production, ensuring they comply with customer requirements and liaising with other areas of R&D to ensure this is fulfilled.
• Apply technical knowledge to investigate, identify, and implement countermeasures and improvements to resolve issues and coordinate development issues; including evaluation of failures and changes in requirements.
• Ensure development builds are according to agreed schedules. Support with components and assembly house queries.
• Support the Project and Team Leader to ensure relevant project-based AQ and R&D documents (NCL, schedule table, BOMs, etc.) are completed in line with required processes.
• Work with other teams to deliver the product(s) into production; liaise with other teams/customers/suppliers to work towards a common goal, providing technical support and communication of activities.
• Provide evidence that the relevant customer, Panasonic, regional (e.g., EN), and general product safety directives are considered where appropriate.
• Consider historic problems and endeavour to eradicate them from future designs.
• Support the Project Leader to ensure cost requirements for electrical/electronic aspects of developments are available when required, including sample costs, mass production parts, and tooling cost.
• Support the Project Leader to create and maintain project plans/schedules for electrical/electronic aspects of developments.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential Requirements

• Degree level qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering plus 3 years of relevant industry experience, or at least 5 years of relevant industry experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working to demanding schedules, quality, and cost targets.
• Experience of Electrical and EMC testing in a design environment and of fault finding to component level.
• Experience of PCB design tools (Zuken CF5000 preferably) and circuit simulation tools.
• Experience of working in a gated development environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Analogue/Digital Design.
• Design for Manufacturing – Experience in designing electronics circuits and taking the design from concept to mass production.
• Dealing with sub-contractor assembly houses.
• Design for EMC/ESD and noisy environments.
• Knowledge of project management processes.
• Experience of soldering and de-soldering (including surface mount components).
• Excellent knowledge of electrical and electronic circuit theory.
• Hands-on experience of using electrical and electronic test equipment and tools.
• Must be an effective team player with a flexible attitude and good communication skills.
• Self-starting with good initiative and able to demonstrate a methodical approach to tasks, with a view to developing own ideas and solutions.
• High-level problem-solving skills with the ability to efficiently resolve technical issues.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Working Hours: 07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 13:30 Friday.

• Flexi-time system.
• Company pension contributions of up to 10%.
• Early finish on a Friday.
• Free parking on site.
• Annual leave entitlement of 24 days (+ bank holidays), increasing up to 30 (+ bank holidays) with service.
• Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary.
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, bereavement, adoption, surrogacy, and sickness.
• Fuel card with UK Fuels, providing discounted rates at the pump.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long Service Awards.
• On-site canteen.
• Exclusive \’Staff Sales\’ site for Panasonic products.
• Training and development opportunities.
• \’Refer a Friend\’ recruitment scheme.

ABOUT US

Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of \”tomorrow.\” By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally.

Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.

Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd. (known as PMUK) established itself in Cardiff in 1974 and has prided itself on providing quality products to provide enhanced living for our customers, always making people central to our activities. Focusing on our innovative electronics technology, we strive to provide a wide variety of products, systems, and services in various spaces and areas, such as homes, communities, businesses, and automobiles.

PMUK is currently home to the Home Appliance Division (HAD), which focuses on the cooking appliance market and is specifically involved in the design, development, and production of high-quality microwave ovens.

Within Panasonic, we are guided by our Basic Business Philosophy. In our efforts to put this Philosophy into practice, our Panasonic Leadership Principles provide a set of behavioural guidelines for each and every employee to follow. Candidates are advised that both the Basic Business Philosophy and the Panasonic Leadership Principles may be part of the interview process.

Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.

Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.

YOUR CONTACT TO HR

Lynne Haines
Human Resources Advisor
PMUK Human Resources

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