Electronics Engineer

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Position: Electronics Engineer

Salary: Up to £45,000

Office Location: Stockport

We are excited to introduce a brand-new opportunity for an Electronics Engineer to join our client's expanding engineering team located in the Stockport area. Our client specializes in designing cutting-edge security products for the aerospace sector and is a prominent supplier to leading companies within the industry. As the Electronics Engineer, you will be engaged in both new projects and the support and enhancement of legacy products.

Key Skills Required:

Proficiency in digital and analogue circuit design
Experience with PCB design and schematic capture
In-depth understanding of the full design life cycle
Knowledge of EMC or experience in designing for EMC

As the successful Electronics Engineer, you will be an integral member of a small design team. Your role will encompass a diverse range of daily tasks within a collaborative team design environment. This position offers the unique opportunity to initiate product designs from scratch and contribute to the entire design lifecycle, including design, prototyping, documentation, and in-house testing.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, medical, or automotive
Exposure to video electronics
Proficiency in Altium or Pads Pro software.Our client's office is conveniently located in Stockport, and this role will be based at their state-of-the-art facilities. Onsite parking is available, and the office is a short walk from a mainline station. This strategic location allows for an easy commute from areas like Altrincham, Macclesfield, Manchester, Oldham, and Ashton-under-Lyne, among others.

This position is ideally suited for an electronics engineer with a background in a similar role. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to the design and development of customized products for the global commercial aerospace sector, we encourage you to apply.

Reach out to Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Recruitment with an updated CV to seize this exciting opportunity

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