Lead Electronics Design Engineer (Part-Time)

The British United Provident Association Limited

Lead Electronics Design Engineer (Part-Time)

£58000

The British United Provident Association Limited, Bradley Green, Gloucestershire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 571bffede37343ad952bf0e9229f10d8

Full Job Description

Develop new products, working with project managers and product managers to define agreed product specifications and deliver designs to meet those specifications

Work with the team to optimise the interaction between electronics, mechanical and software components in all designs

Take ownership of the delivery of electronics designs that meet targets for product performance, quality, cost, and timescale and which are suitable for transfer to production, considering design for assembly and test

Understand and comply with the company's new product introduction process, working with cross-functional teams to optimise the release of new designs to production

Work on multiple projects simultaneously and allocate time appropriately, in collaboration with the project manager, to meet deadlines for delivery

Keep abreast of current technology and develop innovative processes and design solutions which can be patented by the company, As the successful candidate in this role, you'll have an enquiring mind and be open to discussing new developments, provide support to the wider team and be enthusiastic and knowledgeable in developing new products for this exciting area of Renishaw.

Qualified to Degree / HND level in electronics engineering with demonstrable industry experience in a complex engineering environment

Demonstrable expertise in electronics design

Understanding of low power circuit design techniques

Experience using modelling tools such as LT SPICE

Expertise in and experience with ECAD system tools

Practical experience of designing circuits with microprocessors, microcontrollers, and FPGAs

Desirable requirements

Expertise in Analogue Electronics design

Designing for electromagnetic compatibility

Practical experience of working on 2.4GHz RF circuits

Use of Altium and / or Zuken CR Tools

Knowledge of an embedded software language

At Renishaw, our patented touch trigger probe technology was first employed to measure intricate components for Concorde engines;

today (and many iterations later) our products are the benchmark in high precision engineering for manufacturing hundreds of everyday items like mobile phones and laptops through to car and aircraft parts.

There's a good chance our probes were involved in the production of the device you are reading this text on.

As part of the Machine Tool Products Division (MPD), we're looking for a Lead Electronic Design Engineer to join a talented team currently responsible for the electronics design of new machine tool products which contribute to the improvement in accuracy, efficiency, and productivity of machining processes across the globe.

You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team interfacing with various departments such as marketing, project management, mechanical & software design, and test & production engineering across all project phases from concept to product delivery.

You'll also interact with and mentor other engineers, graduates, and apprentices within the group, through activities such as participating in design reviews across the wider company.

You'll find opportunities to be involved in research and development projects to put yourself at the forefront of new product design.

Quality is paramount at Renishaw and the company investment R&D reflects this.

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally.

We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus,

  • subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres.


  • not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter, York & Edinburgh sites).

    We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybridworking policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role.

    We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, the option to join BUPA Renishaw health trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.