Electronics Design Engineer

Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Torquay
3 months ago
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Lynx Recruitment is working with a leading optics and photonics company, is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge optoelectronic products and sub-systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Electronic design engineering from concept to prototype, including schematics, PCB layout, and testing Design of analog and digital circuits for applications such as Laser drivers, optical detection, and control electronics Develop Embedded firmware/software for microcontroller-based opto-electronic systems Support design verification, reliability analysis, and obsolescence management Collaborate with optical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams Help generate solutions to meet customer requirements and support new business opportunities

Requirements:

3-5 years of experience in an electronics design and development role, preferably in the optics/photonics industry Strong working knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles Proficient in firmware/software development for ARM-based microcontrollers, with experience in C/C++ Skilled in schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototyping using tools like Altium Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and validation procedures Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Benefits:

Hybrid work model - 2 days WFH per week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension (6% contribution) Company bonus scheme Health Cash Plan SAYE Scheme

If you have a passion for electronics and optoelectronics, and want to contribute to the development of innovative products, we encourage you to apply for this role.

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