Electronic Engineer

Sapien are looking for an Electronics Production Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment, supporting the build and development of advanced electronic systems.

This role would suit someone with around 3–5 years’ experience in electronics manufacturing, production engineering, or electronic product development who’s ready to take ownership and get involved across both new product introduction and ongoing production support.

You’ll be working closely with design and production teams to improve manufacturing processes, support NPI, troubleshoot issues on the shop floor, and help develop test setups, jigs, and fixtures that keep production running smoothly.

A strong background in PCB design is essential, along with solid experience using MATLAB and Simulink.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the introduction of new electronic products into production
• Improve and refine manufacturing processes for electronic systems
• Work closely with design teams to ensure products are manufacturable
• Create build packs, work instructions, and production documentation
• Fault find and carry out root cause analysis on failed units and returns
• Support NPI, DFM, and continuous improvement activities
• Help develop test equipment, jigs, fixtures, and production tools

Essential Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in Electronics Production Engineering, Electronics Manufacturing, or similar
• Strong PCB design experience
• Strong MATLAB and Simulink skills
• Experience with electromechanical or control systems
• Hands-on fault finding and electronics diagnostics

Desirable Experience

• Altium (or similar PCB design tools)
• SPICE simulation
• Python for scripting or automation
• Embedded C / C++
• Test development or automated test systems
• Experience with standard lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, PSUs, etc.)

Benefits

• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
• £35,000 – £40,000 salary
• Bonus / profit share scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance (death in service)
• Employee rewards and recognition schemes
• Long-term career development opportunities

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