Senior PCB Consultant
CV-LibraryCambridge, CambridgeshirecontractPosted: 25 September 2026
Apply NowHW Electronics Engineer for Production | 12 Month Contract | Cambridge | 3-4 Days Onsite
Join a company transforming vision into reality, developing cutting-edge technology for animal care and management. You'll be part of the team building the next generation of a connected wearable product, working within a multi-site programme alongside teams in the US and Israel.
This is a key role in the Engineering department, sitting at the intersection of NPI, production, and full product lifecycle support, working closely with R&D, contract manufacturers, and worldwide operations teams.
Responsibilities
* Lead hardware changes on new and legacy products, including EOL and layout updates
* Lead DFx and NPI procedures for new products
* Lead failure analysis and reliability testing across critical product design aspects
* Act as component engineer for new and existing products
* Support design validation to ensure products meet quality and reliability standards
* Support worldwide production floors and report results to peers and management
* Lead compliance activities across safety and radio standards
Requirements
* Deep understanding of electronic design and DFM
* Understanding of multidisciplinary product design
* 5+ years' experience with worldwide compliance and regulations
* Knowledge of electronic components, PCB/PCBA design and assembly, batteries, RF, IR, and testing methods including ATE
* Strong hands-on hardware, embedded interfaces, and system-level integration experience
* Experience working in a matrixed, worldwide, cross-cultural organisation
* BSc in Electronics Engineering or similar
Advantageous
* 5+ years' board design experience with Altium or OrCAD
* SQA and LabVIEW knowledge
* Experience with RF communication and connected/smart products
* Experience working with subcontractors, CMOs, and procurement processes
Apply now
Join a company transforming vision into reality, developing cutting-edge technology for animal care and management. You'll be part of the team building the next generation of a connected wearable product, working within a multi-site programme alongside teams in the US and Israel.
This is a key role in the Engineering department, sitting at the intersection of NPI, production, and full product lifecycle support, working closely with R&D, contract manufacturers, and worldwide operations teams.
Responsibilities
* Lead hardware changes on new and legacy products, including EOL and layout updates
* Lead DFx and NPI procedures for new products
* Lead failure analysis and reliability testing across critical product design aspects
* Act as component engineer for new and existing products
* Support design validation to ensure products meet quality and reliability standards
* Support worldwide production floors and report results to peers and management
* Lead compliance activities across safety and radio standards
Requirements
* Deep understanding of electronic design and DFM
* Understanding of multidisciplinary product design
* 5+ years' experience with worldwide compliance and regulations
* Knowledge of electronic components, PCB/PCBA design and assembly, batteries, RF, IR, and testing methods including ATE
* Strong hands-on hardware, embedded interfaces, and system-level integration experience
* Experience working in a matrixed, worldwide, cross-cultural organisation
* BSc in Electronics Engineering or similar
Advantageous
* 5+ years' board design experience with Altium or OrCAD
* SQA and LabVIEW knowledge
* Experience with RF communication and connected/smart products
* Experience working with subcontractors, CMOs, and procurement processes
Apply now