Job Description Renishaw’s Industrial Automation Products Division (IAPD) is looking to create a dedicated Electronics function within the team and require a Senior Electronics Engineer to join the team located at one of our sites in Exeter. An in-depth knowledge of electronics is an essential requirement and a background of successfully designed products and knowledge of current electronic devices and techniques is essential. There will be opportunities to be involved in research and development projects which will put the successful candidate at the forefront of new product design Responsibilities Development of new electronics hardware, development including schematic capture and PCB design, particularly relating to analogue, digital communication, power, control and signal processing Assist the development and support of electronics firmware Capturing, analysing and documenting critical technical design requirements, producing test documents and developing prototypes for test Working with project managers and product managers to define agreed product specifications and deliver designs to meet those specifications Work with the team to optimise the interaction between electronic, mechanical and software components in all designs Work on multiple projects simultaneously and allocate time appropriately, in collaboration with the project manager, to meet deadlines for delivery Take ownership of the delivery of electronic designs that meet targets for product performance, quality, cost and timescale and which are suitable for transfer to production, considering design for assembly and test Understand and comply with the company’s new product introduction process, working with cross-functional teams to optimise the release of new designs to production Keep abreast of current technology and develop innovative processes and design solutions which can be patented by the company Key requirements Degree/HND in electronics engineering coupled with relevant work experience. Demonstrable expertise in analogue and digital electronics design, including designing for electromagnetic compatibility. Use of modelling Tools such as LT SPICE. Expertise in and experience with ECAD system tools, preferably with Zuken tools Practical understanding of microprocessors, microcontrollers, and FPGAs. An aptitude for problem solving Desirable requirements Circuit design in Zuken Knowledge of C, Python, assembly language or other embedded software languages FPGA implementation Knowledge of industrial communications protocols such as EtherCAT Person specification The successful applicant will have an enquiring mind and be open to discussing new developments, provide support to other staff and be enthusiastic and knowledgeable in developing new products for this exciting area. Product reliability and quality is integral to this position, we require an engineer with a high attention to detail who can thoroughly work through solutions to create a robust product. Benefits When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites). We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family. Please click here for further information about our benefits. At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or recruitment@renishaw.com. Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw. Employment Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Requisition Number: R8747 Senior Electronics Design Engineer (Open) Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that ‘print' parts from metal powder. We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing. With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcome a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement. Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.