Electronics Engineer

Senior Electronics Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) | £50 - £55/hr | Hybrid (3 Days On-Site) | Leading Smart Battery Manufacturer

Are you an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer looking for an exciting contract opportunity? Join a UK's leading independent battery design, development, and manufacturing company, renowned for pioneering high-performance portable and handheld electronic devices. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of smart battery technology.

The Role:

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of custom and standard battery solutions for a range of applications. You will work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team, contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept to manufacture. Occasional national and international travel may be required for customer visits and trade shows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers to define requirements and solutions
• Develop product specifications and design documentation
• Design & develop using 8-bit and 16-bit microcontrollers
• Work on analogue circuit design and switch-mode power supply design (DC/DC)
• Create schematics and PCB layouts (preferably in Altium Designer)
• Ensure designs meet EMC standards and liaise with test houses
• Conduct design validation, testing, and manufacturing optimization
• Provide technical input for new product ideas
• Estimate and manage task durations effectively

What You Need:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Experience in mixed analogue/digital board development
• Strong low-power design expertise
• Knowledge of switch-mode power supply design
• Experience with I2C peripherals and embedded C software development
• Understanding of EMC regulations & compliance
• Experience in designing for cost-sensitive applications
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and product lifecycles
• Full UK driving license

The Details:

Location: Commutable from Staffordshire, Cheshire, Manchester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Derby, and surrounding areas
Contract: 3 months (Outside IR35)
Rate: £50 - 55 per hour
Hybrid: 3 days on-site