Electronics Engineer
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | LU7 4TN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calex Electronics Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Calex Electronics Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic, talented Electronics Engineer who can help us expand our product range and maintain our high quality of design and manufacture. The role involves multiple aspects of product design, including schematic capture and PCB design, mechanical design, optics, embedded software and PC software, as well as testing and documentation.
Company
Calex Electronics Ltd is a leading innovator in industrial equipment, specialising in the design, manufacture and sale of non-contact infrared temperature sensors and data loggers. Calex is committed to using the latest technologies and achieving the highest levels of quality and performance. Calex sensors are supplied via our worldwide distributor network for use in manufacturing, monitoring and laboratory applications. They are relied upon in the production processes of many of the largest industrial companies in the world. It is an exciting time to join the company and the prospects for personal development and promotion have never been better.
Principal duties
Design new products
• Schematic capture, PCB design
• Embedded firmware (ARM, C / C++)
• Mechanical design (CAD)
• Optical design
• In-house prototyping (including 3D printing)
• Specification testing
• EMC testing
• Documentation
• PC software (C# / WPF)
Support existing products
• Provide technical assistance to sales, marketing, procurement and production staff
• Component obsolescence and product improvement
Support manufacturing operations
• Documentation of products and procedures
• Introduction of new products into production, including staff training
• Software / hardware for circuit board programming / testing
• Creation of jigs / fixtures for manufacturing and testing
• Assist with the assembly, test, calibration and inspection of Calex products as necessary
Skills required
Essential
• A keen interest in technology and science
• A good (2:1 or higher) BSc or BEng Degree in Electronics Engineering, with a firm understanding of electronics design, prototyping and testing.
• Experience in the manufacture of electronic equipment, preferably in a medium sized company.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Well developed communication skills: written, oral and presentational.
• Confidence in dealing with people at all levels, good organisational skills and an ability to manage their workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Good practical skills.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm.
Desirable
• Previous experience of designing analogue and digital electronic circuits and writing software for microprocessors.
• Programming experience in Visual Studio (C# / WPF)
• An understanding of instrumentation, signal processing and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Familiarity with modern methods of production, quality control and quality assurance.
Benefits
Calex offers a generous package of paid holidays, company pension and competitive salary.
Company
Calex Electronics Ltd is a leading innovator in industrial equipment, specialising in the design, manufacture and sale of non-contact infrared temperature sensors and data loggers. Calex is committed to using the latest technologies and achieving the highest levels of quality and performance. Calex sensors are supplied via our worldwide distributor network for use in manufacturing, monitoring and laboratory applications. They are relied upon in the production processes of many of the largest industrial companies in the world. It is an exciting time to join the company and the prospects for personal development and promotion have never been better.
Principal duties
Design new products
• Schematic capture, PCB design
• Embedded firmware (ARM, C / C++)
• Mechanical design (CAD)
• Optical design
• In-house prototyping (including 3D printing)
• Specification testing
• EMC testing
• Documentation
• PC software (C# / WPF)
Support existing products
• Provide technical assistance to sales, marketing, procurement and production staff
• Component obsolescence and product improvement
Support manufacturing operations
• Documentation of products and procedures
• Introduction of new products into production, including staff training
• Software / hardware for circuit board programming / testing
• Creation of jigs / fixtures for manufacturing and testing
• Assist with the assembly, test, calibration and inspection of Calex products as necessary
Skills required
Essential
• A keen interest in technology and science
• A good (2:1 or higher) BSc or BEng Degree in Electronics Engineering, with a firm understanding of electronics design, prototyping and testing.
• Experience in the manufacture of electronic equipment, preferably in a medium sized company.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Well developed communication skills: written, oral and presentational.
• Confidence in dealing with people at all levels, good organisational skills and an ability to manage their workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Good practical skills.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm.
Desirable
• Previous experience of designing analogue and digital electronic circuits and writing software for microprocessors.
• Programming experience in Visual Studio (C# / WPF)
• An understanding of instrumentation, signal processing and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Familiarity with modern methods of production, quality control and quality assurance.
Benefits
Calex offers a generous package of paid holidays, company pension and competitive salary.