Be a part of something that is small and growing, whilst being a significant player whose individual contribution can make a difference for the company and for yourself. If you're passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing with cutting-edge AI and robotics, join our client's team in Edinburgh! We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to join a growing team in Edinburgh, Scotland. As an early local hire, you will play a crucial role in developing the company's proprietary AI and robotics technologies. You will work closely with the global engineering team to design, implement, and deploy innovative solutions that advance the company's mission. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved at an influential stage and help build the Scotland team, which is planned to grow significantly over the next year. You will influence a focussed, hard working, collaborative but flexible culture with direct and hands on contributions. On offer is competitive compensation, equity, and benefits. Apply today and take your career to the next level while working on ground breaking technology.
Key Responsibilities
● Design, develop and optimise new electronic systems for robotics.
● Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware and software systems.
● Testing of electronics to ensure reliability, performance and compliance requirements are met.
● Diagnose and resolve issues in products and systems.
● Be a leading voice on projects, managing timelines, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery of electronic solutions.
● Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
● Own and refine the electronics technical requirements and documentation processes.
● Travel when required to the company's Los Angeles headquarters and test laboratories.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
● BEng/MEng in Electronic Engineering or related subjects.
● 5+ years’ experience developing electronic systems.
● Schematic and PCBA layout design (Altium or similar).
● Digital and analogue system design.
● Microcontroller system design (STM32 et. al.).
● Transfer and management of design releases to suppliers and manufacture (prototype & volume).
● Hands-on experience modifying PCBAs and debugging electronics.
● Ability to interpret and create clear technical documentation and processes.
● Design of mains-powered industrial equipment.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
● Design experience with system interconnects (RS232, USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
● Motion and control (sensor and actuator integration).
● Machine vision/camera-based optics systems.
● Design and simulation for thermal management.
● Verification testing of design, from prototype to production release (in-house/3rd party labs).
● RF/EMC design and testing.
● Failure and hazard risk analysis.
● Wireless modules (e.g. Wifi, Bluetooth, RFID).
● Design for regulated markets (medical, automotive, defence).