Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Job Title: Senior Electronics Systems EngineerLocation:Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JDBusiness Unit: Taylor HobsonPosting Date: May 30, 2025Job Description:Position SummaryAs a key member of a multi-discipline team, this is a great opportunity to experience product development from concept through to production & aftersales, pooling on a wealth of knowledge and best practice with a world-class metrology company.Key ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Chief EE, this person is responsible & accountable for:Deriving the required electronics architecture and performance specifications for the overall system from the product functional requirements.Following the NPD process to prove out concepts, technology demonstrators through to preproduction & production units including quality assurance through automated testing.Generating the necessary supporting documentation to introduce the product into manufacturing.Leading electronics/systems project design reviews.Contributing to overall program planning & execution.Assisting the project leader in planning and risk management.Required Essential Skills:Proven track record with hands-on product design - embedded systems, modules, and full product architecture.Sound knowledge of motor drives and controls.Experience of taking transducer signals from conditioning through embedded processing to graphical display.Demonstrable, thorough, analytical skills reinforced with practical problem-solving abilities.Experience in pre-compliance design & testing (EMI, ESD, etc.).Experience in DfX (Design for Reliability, Serviceability & Manufacturability).Proven track record for prototyping & transfer to production.Proficient in the use of the following tools:Familiar with PCB layout software packages, etc.MS Office or similarDesirable Skills:Some experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.Skillsets in the precision engineering, machine tool, or automation industry.Supplier engagement for prototyping / manufacturing.Some applied experience with a math package such as MATLAB, Mathematica, etc.C/C# Programming.Required Personal Attributes:A natural interest in technology.Track record of taking initiative and making pragmatic decisions.Confidence and intelligence, with the ability to mentor junior engineers, oversee contractors and external suppliers.Flexible approach to tasks and the ability to investigate problems with an open and enquiring mind.Understanding why technology people get out of bed in the morning to come to work!Experience/QualificationsGood Degree Level education in Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent with at least 3 years’ experience in a senior design engineer role from concept through to end-to-end product lifecycle or a significant portion thereof.Sound knowledge with a proven track record in manufacturing engineering, test methods, processes, and quality systems.*Instrumentation/motion control engineering role desirable but not essential.Future Development OpportunitiesCoachable with potential to Lead EE or within What Taylor Hobson offers you:A fun, relaxed, and supportive working environment.1 pm Friday finish.Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.Excellent onboarding to ensure new joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.Generous matched pension scheme.Life assurance.Option to join private health plan.Enhanced maternity pay.Investment in your skills with opportunities for progression within the business.Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.Involvement in charity and fundraising activities.Sports and Social Club – events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.Perkbox rewards app offering discounts, a GP service, and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program.Employee referral scheme of £1000.Cycle to work scheme.An inclusive workforce.Free onsite parking, electric charging points, and easy access to the city center.Business UnitEstablished in 1886, Taylor Hobson is a world leader in surface and form metrology, developing the first roundness and surface finish measuring instruments.We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for demanding applications globally, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the demands of next-generation technologies, particularly in optics, bearings, space, defense, aerospace, automotive, medical, and renewable energy sectors.Our brands include Talyrond, Form Talysurf PGI, Form Talysurf i-Series, Surtronic, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf PGI, Talyvel, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope, and AMECare.Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.Website: www.taylor-hobson.comAMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving diverse niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.AMETEK is committed to a safer, sustainable, and more productive world, employing differentiated technology solutions to solve complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues across 35 countries, grounded in our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is part of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr