*No Agencies Please

Role Summary:

This role requires the ability to conceive, evaluate and implement innovative product solutions through research, analysis, design, development and the application of appropriate technologies. This role will involve the origination of new designs as well as the support of current products.

Work Location: Hybrid - Minimum 3 days a week in the office at Bury St. Edmunds.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Electronics system design to component level and schematics capture
• PCB layout design and generation of manufacturing data
• Electronic component programming to meet the design requirements
• Generation and maintenance of electronic parts/ library in design environment
• Electronic product design testing and fault finding to component level
• Product environmental performance testing to in-house standards
• Product EMC compliance testing to international standards and submission to third party test authorities
• Product safety compliance testing to international standards and submission to third party test authorities
• The generation of concise and accurate design documentation that is saved in the product design files
• To support the product design through the NPI process and when in production
• To contribute to the generation of a product functional and performance specification as required
• To contribute to the generation of a product design and development plan as required
• To evaluate suitable technologies to support product innovation
• Liaison with other engineering team members on product design and development
• Liaison with third party PCB design consultants
• Liaison with PCB manufacturers and PCB assembly and test suppliers

Our Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• Employees Sharesave Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Fund Raising Events with our ESG programme - Action4Good
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free On-Site Parking and EV Charging
• And lots more! Visit our VPS Careers for more information.

Our goal is to create a gender and culturally diverse workforce as we believe this is critical to our success. We are committed to attracting, developing, growing and retaining a diverse workforce. Talk to us about your flexible working aspirations - we're open to flexible hours to fit around family commitments.

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

• Experience in electronic design and design capture using schematic tools
• Experience in analogue circuit design using both discrete and integrated technologies
• Experience in digital circuit design including microprocessor and programmable logic technologies
• Experience in PCB design and layout best practice in PADs or Mentor Graphics schematic capture tools
• Able to apply appropriate theoretical analysis in the development of engineering solutions
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Able to create and maintain comprehensive records and test documentation

Desirable:

• Knowledge of PADs or Mentor Graphics schematic capture tools
• Knowledge of DX Designers PCB design environment
• Knowledge of P-Spice /National Instruments MultiSim or similar tools
• Knowledge of VHDL or other hardware description language
• Experience in mechanical CAD, preferably using ‘high end’ 3D systems

Education and Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering or related subject

Videndum Mindset:

Our commitment is founded on a set of core values that form the Videndum Mindset:

• Exceptional Product Performance
• Customer Focus
• Leading a Fast Changing Market
• Global Capability
• Transparency, Integrity and Respect
• Environmental Consciousness

Health and Safety is at the forefront of everything we do at Videndum Production Solutions:

All employees are expected to take care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions in accordance with the Company health and safety policy by using correct tools, processes and Personal protective equipment and not perform any function unless appropriately trained and authorised.

Our approach to diversity follows a strict policy of sourcing the best person for the role irrespective of race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference, or disability. Our Code of Conduct sets out an express prohibition on discrimination of any kind.

*Notice to recruitment agencies:

We appreciate your interest in assisting us in our search. Videndum engages outside agencies only under specific circumstances. If you are interested in working with us on a particular position, you may contact us via email at vpscareers@videndum.com. We ask that you do not contact management or hiring managers directly.