Senior Electronic Design Engineer

Sapien
Hook, Hampshire, Hampshire, RG27 9HP, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£70,000 – £80,000 pa

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£70,000 – £80,000 pa

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Senior
Posted
26 Mar 2026 (3 weeks ago)
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Client Overview

Our client is a design and manufacturer for the Automotive Industry, with several smaller scale projects supporting additional marketplaces.

They have a fantastic culture, recognising staff for their work regularly, inhouse training, new state of the art facilities and collaborative environment.

Their focus is naturally offering a great level of product to their client but specifically they lock in on NPD and commercialisation of their products.

Job Responsibilities

* Full Life Cycle Design – Concept to Production

* Mentoring/Leading other Electronic Design Engineer(s)

* Product Development and Commercialisation

* EMC Compliance, PCB Layout and Schematic Capture

Skill Required

* Someone with circa 10 years in industry and circa 3 years in a Lead/Senior role

* Has a track record for mentoring, coaching, leading other engineering professionals

* Able to demonstrate their full product life cycle experience and development work

* Someone who can show their commercial acumen on their electronic design projects

* Altium user preferred but not essential

Compensation & Other Benefits

* £70,000 to £80,000

* Opportunity to grow and develop an Electronic Design Department

* Staff Recognition Awards, Pension, Holiday etc

* Growing business, chance to be part of that growth path

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful

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