Career Opportunity: Electronics Engineer at Cambrionix

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May 11  5 min read

Are you an experienced electronics engineer seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge mobile IT solutions? Look no further!

Cambrionix, a leading provider of innovative USB hubs for charging, connecting, managing, and storing mobile devices, is seeking a talented individual to join our Engineering Department as an Electronics Engineer.

With over 10 years of success in the market and partnerships with major global companies, we are at the forefront of seamless data transfer and charging solutions across various industries. As an integral part of our team based in Cambridge on the St. John's Innovation Park, you will be responsible for the full life cycle electronics product design, from concept to volume production. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with the latest USB technology, collaborate with a dynamic team, and expand your electronics skill set. If you're motivated, experienced, and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply!

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Electronics Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Annual Salary: Circa £50,000, plus bonus structure

OUR COMPANY
Cambrionix’s technology allows you to Charge, Connect, Manage and Store mobile devices, through innovative USB hubs. Based in Cambridge on the St. John’s Innovation Park, we have been successfully operating in this market for over 10 years. Currently dealing with some of the largest Blue-Chip companies in the world we help them achieve seamless data transfer and charging for mass deployments of mobile devices across many industries including Development and SQA (Testing) Teams, Education, Healthcare and other business verticals and audiences.

OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and motivated electronics engineer with a proven track record in full life cycle electronics product design. This exciting new role will be instrumental in the development of new products aimed at fulfilling the growing needs of our customers with innovative mobile IT solutions.

The successful candidate will bring with them prior experience in taking product from concept all the way to volume production and providing product technical support to the rest of the business.

You will support our Cambridge-based team and work alongside colleagues to develop a range of new products that utilise the latest USB technology and will have lots of opportunity to further develop and stretch your electronics skill set. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Document electronic system requirements
• Cost effective schematic and PCB layout design including:
• High speed USB, Thunderbolt, and Ethernet communication circuitry
• Digital signal circuits – SPI, I2C, UART, power supplies and DC-DC circuits.
• Analogue front-end circuitry design prior to digitalisation
• Program embedded microcontrollers (STM, PIC and Atmel processors)
• Hands on test and prototype of assemblies and assurance of performance is within design criteria
• Ensure product reliability, performing consistently in specified operating conditions
• Create test plans and manage electronics regulatory testing for EMC, FCC, CE …etc 
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM’s)
• Work with PCB manufacturers to ensure production ready PCBs
• Research and evaluate new technologies

ABOUT YOU

• Experience: >6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience designing microprocessor-based system hardware
• An understanding of electrical safety legislation
• Experience designing electronics from schematic level to assembly and final BOM requirements
• Electronics CAD design experience using Altium
• Embedded microcontroller programming experience (C, Assembly)
• Familiarity with common lab test equipment
• Regulatory compliance experience (e.g. LVD, EMC emissions, immunity …etc)
• Knowledge in Python programming for testing desirable
• Must be able to work independently and within teams
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or higher in electronics, although other candidates would be considered if they have significant hands on design experience

OUR CULTURE
We are a small team. We think big and smart and are growing because we are successful at what we do. Through open communication channels, the team have direct access to each other, and we all have an impact on the business. Our whole team helps and supports each other and draws from each other’s experience and knowledge.

WORKING FOR US
In addition to a competitive salary, we have great benefits including:

• Perkbox – an employee benefits, wellbeing, and recognition scheme.
• Space and freedom to learn and continually develop from a very experienced, professional and friendly team
• 25 days holiday plus English bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Autonomy to do your job and deliver results
• Small company with excellent growth prospects
• Casual dress policy
• Modern office environment
• Free snacks and drinks during the day
• Christmas shut down.
• Auto-enrolment pension

HOW TO APPLY
IMPORTANT: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter, stating why you are interested in working with us and why you believe the role is right for you, to recruitment@cambrionix.com.