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Electronics Design Engineer
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an ambitious Electronics Design Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge embedded products in a fast-paced and innovative environment? We are looking for a talented engineer to join their 23-strong multi-disciplinary design team, supporting projects from initial concept through to production.
As an Electronics Design Engineer, you will contribute to a wide range of products across sectors like consumer, medical, IoT, and industrial applications. You’ll be working closely with clients, offering technical leadership and design expertise, while gaining early responsibility and visible impact.
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the region’s most progressive design-led manufacturing businesses.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop digital and analogue electronic circuits, embedded systems, and devices.
  • Perform simulations, testing, and validation of circuit designs to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software and mechanical engineers to define project deliverables.
  • Troubleshoot technical challenges and support junior team members.
  • Document designs thoroughly and ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory requirements.
    What We’re Looking For:
  • Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in hands-on electronics product development.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded systems, microcontroller-based designs, and circuit simulation tools.
  • Proficient in Altium Designer or equivalent EDA tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • A proactive mindset and the desire to thrive in a dynamic environment.
    What’s on Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits including pension and paid leave.
  • Opportunities for career development and technical training.
  • Supportive, innovative, and collaborative engineering environment.
    If you’re ready to contribute to exciting technology and bring designs to life, apply today
    TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process

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