Electronic Design Engineer - ref. f23036703

Electronic Design Engineer

The Company

Founded in 2005, Raytec are world leaders in LED lighting for safety and security. We have over half a million products actively in service and employ over 80 staff. We have two offices located in Northumberland, UK, and Ottawa, Canada and sell to over 70 countries worldwide.

Raytec are carbon neutral and are committed to building a global business while also protecting the environment.

Location

The role is based at our Head Office in Ashington, Northumberland.

• Design and development of new, innovative LED lighting products / technology in line with the company’s objectives, product roadmap and quality system Lead design projects from an electronics / electrical design perspective
• Act as product champion for some of the company’s key products Identify and develop product improvements for existing products through innovation and continuous improvement techniques
• Research relevant LED, control and drive technology and lead technology adoption / changes in these area

• Development of new products
• Maintain up to date project files
• Progress projects in line with company procedures
• Produce schematics, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts and Bill Of Materials (BOM) incorporating DFx to allow the efficient production of PCBs and the overall product
• Research new LED and driver technologies and present findings and recommendations back into the company
• Participate in the full development cycle and deliver development updates at each check point stage during the product development programme
• Research competitor products and comparative products from other industries Identify technologies and features to advance our own products and maintain our position as number 1 in the market
• Test, document results, and present findings for peer review
• Ensure our products meet the company’s specifications, customer expectations and adhere to the relevant legislation such as RoHS, REACH, EMC, safety, CE, UL, FCC and other international certification requirements
• Work closely with other design elements within the technical team (mechanical, optical, industrial design, software) to produce prototypes and proof of concept models.

Working Hours

This is a Full Time position working 08.30 – 17:00 Monday-Thursday, 8.30-2.30 Friday as standard.

Renumeration and Rewards

Additionally, a range of additional company-wide benefits including employee social club and healthcare

• Attractive Bonus Scheme
• Health care scheme
• Company Stakeholder Pension
• The Raytec Employee Club (TREC) which hosts regular social events, sports activities and parties
• 25 days holiday, up to 30 with long service, plus bank holidays
• Early Friday finish
• Free coffee, tea, filtered water and fruit
• Free onsite monthly catering
• Annual Family fun day
• Long service incentives and rewards
• Cycle to work scheme

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Core Values

In addition to specific requirements for each role, we expect every Raytec member of staff to display our three core values of expertise, initiative, and integrity:

Integrity: We’re honest, approachable, and open to change. We set high standards and take pride in the work we do.

• Degree level qualification in electronic engineering or a similar engineering degree (Or qualified to above level by relevant industrial experience).
• Industry experience in a similar role including hands on product design responsibility
• A good understanding and demonstrable experience of analogue electronics design
• A good understanding and demonstrable experience of digital electronics design including embedded microcontroller
• Extensive knowledge and experience of PCB design using a recognised professional PCB design package, including schematics and PCB layout.
• A good understanding and practical experience of Design For Manufacture & Test A good working knowledge of designing to Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and safety certification – and an ability to help problem solve EMC issues
• Able to make a positive contribution to the overall team
• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills
• A commitment to self-development and professional development
• Excellent judgement, problem solving and critical thinking

• Demonstratable passion for new technology
• Experience of designing networkable / IP products
• Ability to grow and develop within Raytec
• A proven track record of achievement (personally and professionally)

If you are interested in applying for this role please forward your CV to Michelle.spinks@raytecled.com