Lead Electronics Engineer
Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.
Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Passionate people create exceptional things
Did you know that the solutions we develop are a key part of most industries? Electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more.
We´re everywhere! Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow.
Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning. Interested in being part of our team?
Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.
As the Lead Electronics Engineer, your responsibility is to design and create high-quality electronics for a variety of product lines within the Vacuum Technique Business Area. These electronics include vacuum pumps and system controllers, vacuum gauges, instrumentation, dashboards, displays, and customized interfaces. In addition to this, you will also research new technologies and solutions to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and value of future New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
The role requires close interaction with other engineers and managers from multiple disciplines, so the candidate must be a strong team player and have a positive attitude. The role is based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK. There may be an occasional need to travel to other UK sites (e.g. Burgess Hill or Clevedon or to meet suppliers) and, in exceptional situations, to travel to worldwide locations.
Required.
Main Duties
- - Capture and analyse requirements
- - Make recommendations on design approaches, techniques and component selection
- - Complete detailed schematic designs with supporting calculations
- - Generate test specifications for verification and validation of the finished design
- - Produce detailed test reports showing traceability from requirements to validation
Skills & Experience Required:-
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electronics Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Preferably a member of a professional institution, e.g. MIET, and achieved or working towards registration, e.g. CEng.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in designing customer-deliverable electronics
- Good understanding of micro-controller / micro-processor based products
- Good understanding of analogue and digital circuit techniques
- Knowledge of communications protocols e.g. RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI
- Knowledge of Fieldbus and networking, e.g. CAN, Profibus, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- Familiarity with simulation tools, e.g. pSpice
- Familiarity with schematic capture using OrCAD or similar tool
- Familiarity with FMEA and other techniques to ensure designed-in reliability
- Working knowledge of C or other high-level languages would be an advantage
- Good practical and laboratory skills for evaluating/modifying prototypes
- Experience with compliance testing to international standards, i.e. EN61010 and EN61326
- Experience working with 3rd-party approval agencies, e.g. UL, CSA
- Understanding of product lifecycle and product commercialisation processes
Main Duties
- - Capture and analyse requirements
- - Make recommendations on design approaches, techniques and component selection
- - Complete detailed schematic designs with supporting calculations
- - Generate test specifications for verification and validation of the finished design
- - Produce detailed test reports showing traceability from requirements to validation
Skills & Experience Required:-
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electronics Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Preferably a member of a professional institution, e.g. MIET, and achieved or working towards registration, e.g. CEng.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in designing customer-deliverable electronics
- Good understanding of micro-controller / micro-processor based products
- Good understanding of analogue and digital circuit techniques
- Knowledge of communications protocols e.g. RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI
- Knowledge of Fieldbus and networking, e.g. CAN, Profibus, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- Familiarity with simulation tools, e.g. pSpice
- Familiarity with schematic capture using OrCAD or similar tool
- Familiarity with FMEA and other techniques to ensure designed-in reliability
- Working knowledge of C or other high-level languages would be an advantage
- Good practical and laboratory skills for evaluating/modifying prototypes
- Experience with compliance testing to international standards, i.e. EN61010 and EN61326
- Experience working with 3rd-party approval agencies, e.g. UL, CSA
- Understanding of product lifecycle and product commercialisation processes
We are a friendly team with a family feel, where people support each other, and you will be welcomed with a smile as you move around the site.
Our managers are dedicated to developing and supporting their teams, putting in place personal development plans to help you meet your personal goals.
As part of the Atlas Copco Group, you have access to a world of opportunities with our internal development openings and an environment where individuals are empowered to act.
Our mission is to be sustainable and profitable, delivering efficient production and reliable products with a vision to be first in mind and first in choice to our customers.
Benefits include:
- Pension with an employer contribution up to 8%
- Annual bonus starting at 7.5%
- Relocation package, if applicable
- Health Cash plan, worth up to £860 per year
- Subsidised canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- ValuED recognition programme, earning gifts, vouchers, and long service awards
- 33 days of holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Wellbeing programme supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectedness, and a sense of purpose
- Running club
- Fitness app, with stream-able classes
- Free fruit
Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.
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