Senior Electronics Engineer (Digital Focus) på Cambridge Consultants i United Kingdom
Cambridge Consultants · United Kingdom
Senior Electronics Engineer (Digital Focus)
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer with a digital focus to join our world class multidisciplinary team to help solve
complex technic...
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer with a digital focus to join our world class multidisciplinary team to help solve
complex technical challenges across a broad range of industries.
THE ROLE
At Cambridge Consultants we help our clients develop breakthrough technology across a broad range of industries including Energy
and Industrial, Defence and Security, Consumer, Telecoms, Healthcare and Biotechnology, among various others.
As a Senior Electronics Engineer with a digital focus, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to own and solve
the electronics aspects of complex technical challenges for a variety of clients within these industries, from start-ups to
established multinational organizations and government entities.
You will initially establish yourself as a safe pair of hands delivering electronics designs. While some of your work will involve
general-purpose electronics design, you will also be a key specialist for digital design projects.
We will provide the time and support needed to acquire additional specialist skills, such as using Signal Integrity tools like
HyperLynx, and mastering hardware design for AMD and/or Xilinx FPGAs. If you lack client-facing experience, we will also help you
develop these skills.
We are keen to support the development of our employees, and as such offer an extensive inhouse training program. As you advance
within the organisation there will be plenty of opportunities for you to develop your technical skills and specialism, take on
more leadership responsibilities and/or focus more on supporting the development of sales opportunities.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
Some interesting high-speed electronics challenges that we’ve previously solved include:
High altitude 5G phased array for targeted cellular coverage, with internal data-rates of over 10 Tbps
Multiple high-performance custom electronics developments for Defence and Security applications
Next-generation Explosive Ordnance Disposal for the British Army
Every project we do is different – we are always innovating rather than iterating, so each new project will be a brand-new
challenge.
You will also have access to our extensive in-house facilities. Should you attend a face-to-face interview, we’ll provide a tour
of our labs which support hardware development engineering during your visit. These include:
Prototype PCB manufacturing facilities, including SMT pick-and-place, vapour-phase reflow and x-ray inspection
EMC emissions test facility
WHAT CAN YOU BRING?
We are looking for someone with prior commercial work experience, but beyond that we can tailor the exact offer based on the
amount of experience and capability demonstrated through our interview process.
This is a client-facing role, so you will need to demonstrate great communications skills and a genuine passion for engineering!
The essential technical requirements are:
Strong academic background with an electronics-related undergraduate degree
Solid understanding of the fundamentals of electronic circuit design
Ability to find and down-select high-performance devices, such as application processors, FPGAs and SoCs to fulfil system
requirements such as data throughput and power consumption
Familiarity with embedded interconnects such as DDR4, QSPI, PCIe, JESD204
Experience of low-noise DC switched-mode power-supply (SMPS) design
Design-for, test and debugging of EMC
Experience of schematic entry and layout using electronic computer-aided design (ECAD) tools such as Altium Designer
Basic understanding of Linux, Python and HDL for the purposes of board bring-up and debug
Due to the nature of some of our key projects, you must be eligible for UK security clearance to be considered for this role.
Job Scope
High level purpose of function.
A Senior Automation Engineer in a cell manufacturing company plays a key role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining automated production systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. They are responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and improving PLCs, robots, and other automated equipment, supporting both new production line installations and ongoing process improvements. The role also includes ensuring accurate data transfer, system connectivity, and smooth communication with cloud platforms to enable traceability, analysis, and digital integration. Close collaboration with production, engineering, and maintenance teams is required to identify and implement solutions that improve quality, throughput, and equipment uptime. A strong focus is placed on continuous improvement, safety, and scalability to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle battery production.
Key Responsibilities
Overall areas of responsibilities and activities
Participate in HAZOP sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards relating to equipment control and programming.
Responsible for the FATs of the equipment (Project timeline dependent).
Lead automation system integration during equipment commissioning (Project timeline dependent).
Develop the automation systems that are to be implemented in the production and logistics equipment in the factory as well as the relevant specifications and documentation.
Author and review engineering design documentation (Specifications, Functional design, Logic diagrams, Test Cases, Test Records).
Train and mentor new engineers, and educate other support functions on process control.
Code review and test of suppliers work within the projects to validate specified functionality and to ensure the quality and reliability of the data transferred from the equipment to the upper level systems.
Participate in R&D activities for piloting of new technologies and their suitability to production environments.
Define and improve the factory blueprint, general specifications and ways of working in collaboration with the extended automation and digitalization teams. (Project timeline dependent).
Contribute to technical improvements, development and optimization of software processes internally in the automation team
The role requires regular presence on the production floor.
Develop and maintain automation programming standards
Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resource for the benefit of the business.
Guide and mentor colleagues to industrial best practices, focussing on growth and development.
Requirements
Educational background and previous experience required for the role
Qualifications and Experience
Masters Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, Robotics, Software Engineering or similar.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience within Industrial Automation in process-driven or discrete manufacturing industries such as: Battery Cell, Automotive, Chemical, Paper, Semiconductors, Pharma, Food, Warehouses, etc.
Experience of working with sensors, instrumentation, servo drives and motion technology.
Experience with PLC, SCADA, vision systems and CCD cameras and software, OPC connectivity and MES interfaces, especially using Siemens and/or Beckhoff systems.
Experience with industrial communication protocols and network architecture including design of control systems architecture and PLC code delivering the desired system functionality.
Experienced continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
Experience in writing technical documentation (Requirement specifications, Functional design, UML, Test Cases, Test Records).
Specific skills
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for manufacturing systems.
Highly autonomous with a proactive mindset and work ethic.
Troubleshooting skills with diagnostic equipment.
Ability to document technical problems concisely.
Experience in coaching, upskilling, and mentoring engineers or technicians, with a demonstrable commitment to developing the technical capability of others within a production environment.
Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams.
Ability to work within varying environments including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE.
Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments.
A genuine technical interest and passion about working within production is highly valued.
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Job Scope
High level purpose of function.
A Senior Automation Engineer in a cell manufacturing company plays a key role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining automated production systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. They are responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and improving PLCs, robots, and other automated equipment, supporting both new production line installations and ongoing process improvements. The role also includes ensuring accurate data transfer, system connectivity, and smooth communication with cloud platforms to enable traceability, analysis, and digital integration. Close collaboration with production, engineering, and maintenance teams is required to identify and implement solutions that improve quality, throughput, and equipment uptime. A strong focus is placed on continuous improvement, safety, and scalability to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle battery production.
Key Responsibilities
Overall areas of responsibilities and activities
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
Participate in HAZOP sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards relating to equipment control and programming.
Responsible for the FATs of the equipment (Project timeline dependent).
Lead automation system integration during equipment commissioning (Project timeline dependent).
Develop the automation systems that are to be implemented in the production and logistics equipment in the factory as well as the relevant specifications and documentation.
Author and review engineering design documentation (Specifications, Functional design, Logic diagrams, Test Cases, Test Records).
Train and mentor new engineers, and educate other support functions on process control.
Code review and test of suppliers work within the projects to validate specified functionality and to ensure the quality and reliability of the data transferred from the equipment to the upper level systems.
Participate in R&D activities for piloting of new technologies and their suitability to production environments.
Define and improve the factory blueprint, general specifications and ways of working in collaboration with the extended automation and digitalization teams. (Project timeline dependent).
Contribute to technical improvements, development and optimization of software processes internally in the automation team
The role requires regular presence on the production floor.
Develop and maintain automation programming standards
Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resource for the benefit of the business.
Guide and mentor colleagues to industrial best practices, focussing on growth and development.
Requirements
Educational background and previous experience required for the role
Qualifications and Experience
Masters Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, Robotics, Software Engineering or similar.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience within Industrial Automation in process-driven or discrete manufacturing industries such as: Battery Cell, Automotive, Chemical, Paper, Semiconductors, Pharma, Food, Warehouses, etc.
Experience of working with sensors, instrumentation, servo drives and motion technology.
Experience with PLC, SCADA, vision systems and CCD cameras and software, OPC connectivity and MES interfaces, especially using Siemens and/or Beckhoff systems.
Experience with industrial communication protocols and network architecture including design of control systems architecture and PLC code delivering the desired system functionality.
Experienced continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
Experience in writing technical documentation (Requirement specifications, Functional design, UML, Test Cases, Test Records).
Specific skills
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for manufacturing systems.
Highly autonomous with a proactive mindset and work ethic.
Troubleshooting skills with diagnostic equipment.
Ability to document technical problems concisely.
Experience in coaching, upskilling, and mentoring engineers or technicians, with a demonstrable commitment to developing the technical capability of others within a production environment.
Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams.
Ability to work within varying environments including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE.
Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments.
A genuine technical interest and passion about working within production is highly valued.
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Job Scope
High level purpose of function.
A Senior Automation Engineer in a cell manufacturing company plays a key role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining automated production systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. They are responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and improving PLCs, robots, and other automated equipment, supporting both new production line installations and ongoing process improvements. The role also includes ensuring accurate data transfer, system connectivity, and smooth communication with cloud platforms to enable traceability, analysis, and digital integration. Close collaboration with production, engineering, and maintenance teams is required to identify and implement solutions that improve quality, throughput, and equipment uptime. A strong focus is placed on continuous improvement, safety, and scalability to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle battery production.
Key Responsibilities
Overall areas of responsibilities and activities
Participate in HAZOP sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards relating to equipment control and programming.
Responsible for the FATs of the equipment (Project timeline dependent).
Lead automation system integration during equipment commissioning (Project timeline dependent).
Develop the automation systems that are to be implemented in the production and logistics equipment in the factory as well as the relevant specifications and documentation.
Author and review engineering design documentation (Specifications, Functional design, Logic diagrams, Test Cases, Test Records).
Train and mentor new engineers, and educate other support functions on process control.
Code review and test of suppliers work within the projects to validate specified functionality and to ensure the quality and reliability of the data transferred from the equipment to the upper level systems.
Participate in R&D activities for piloting of new technologies and their suitability to production environments.
Define and improve the factory blueprint, general specifications and ways of working in collaboration with the extended automation and digitalization teams. (Project timeline dependent).
Contribute to technical improvements, development and optimization of software processes internally in the automation team
The role requires regular presence on the production floor.
Develop and maintain automation programming standards
Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resource for the benefit of the business.
Guide and mentor colleagues to industrial best practices, focussing on growth and development.
Requirements
Educational background and previous experience required for the role
Qualifications and Experience
Masters Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, Robotics, Software Engineering or similar.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience within Industrial Automation in process-driven or discrete manufacturing industries such as: Battery Cell, Automotive, Chemical, Paper, Semiconductors, Pharma, Food, Warehouses, etc.
Experience of working with sensors, instrumentation, servo drives and motion technology.
Experience with PLC, SCADA, vision systems and CCD cameras and software, OPC connectivity and MES interfaces, especially using Siemens and/or Beckhoff systems.
Experience with industrial communication protocols and network architecture including design of control systems architecture and PLC code delivering the desired system functionality.
Experienced continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
Experience in writing technical documentation (Requirement specifications, Functional design, UML, Test Cases, Test Records).
Specific skills
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for manufacturing systems.
Highly autonomous with a proactive mindset and work ethic.
Troubleshooting skills with diagnostic equipment.
Ability to document technical problems concisely.
Experience in coaching, upskilling, and mentoring engineers or technicians, with a demonstrable commitment to developing the technical capability of others within a production environment.
Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams.
Ability to work within varying environments including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE.
Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments.
A genuine technical interest and passion about working within production is highly valued.
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