Senior Electronic Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electronic Design Engineer
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week)
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience)

Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Role Overview:

Zenovo are looking for a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join their client in Bristol, contributing to the development of new electronic systems while maintaining, improving, and extending the life of existing designs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electronics engineer who enjoys working hands-on with hardware, investigating complex technical issues, and developing reliable solutions for demanding applications. The role offers a varied mix of new product development, design improvements, testing, and practical problem-solving, with the opportunity to contribute throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and improve electronic systems for new and existing products.
• Produce electronic schematics, PCB layouts, prototypes, and engineering test fixtures.
• Support prototype builds, hardware testing, validation, and verification activities.
• Investigate electronic faults at board and system level, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Maintain and enhance existing designs to improve performance, reliability, and long-term serviceability.
• Carry out component reviews and support obsolescence management, including the selection and validation of replacement components.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and management teams.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, components, and engineering practices to identify opportunities for improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years' commercial experience in electronics engineering, electronic design, or electronic product development.
• Strong practical experience in analogue circuit design, hardware troubleshooting, fault-finding, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience taking electronic designs from concept and prototyping through testing, validation, and production.
• Confident using electronic laboratory equipment for debugging, measurement, development, and design verification.
• Good understanding of embedded systems and the relationship between electronic hardware and software; embedded C experience would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to solving complex technical problems.
• Comfortable working across hardware and software boundaries, understanding system interactions and their impact on overall performance.
• Experience with PCB-based electronic products and an understanding of design for manufacture, reliability, and production requirements.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits Include:

• Annual Bonus (At least 5%)
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid Working (Outside of an onboarding period)
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
• Access to External Training & Development Courses/Qualifications