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Job Title: Design Engineer 

Location: Clevedon

Salary: £55,000 per annum 

We are currently recruiting for a design team lead engineer for a market leader within their industry based in Clevedon. As a design team lead engineer you will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Design team, fostering collaboration across departments, and driving the development of cutting-edge electronic power and control circuits. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who wants to lead, influence, and grow within a dynamic organization committed to employee ownership and core values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Design team, including sprint planning, daily standups, and project management.
• Develop and support power and control circuits (digital and analogue), from concept to manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure successful product development and delivery.
• Prepare and present design proposals, solutions, and technical reports at review meetings.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to team members.
• Drive new product development, including research, schematic and PCB layout, simulation, and verification.
• Manage component selection considering obsolescence, cost, and availability.
• Oversee product life cycle activities: from schematic design, layout, testing, approval, to delivery.
• Lead firmware and software development for current and future charge control products, applying new technologies to futureproof solutions.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Degree in Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience in hardware system design, schematic capture, and PCB layout (OrCad preferred).
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMM, PSU, load banks, etc.).
• Strong analytical and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.

Qualifications / Knowledge:

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline 
• Experience with hardware design, PCB layout, and electronic testing 
• Knowledge of embedded systems and software development (an advantage) 
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements 

If you want to discuss further send CV to William.riley@irweb.co.uk

Contact information

William Riley