Our client, a well-established electronics manufacturing and product development organisation, are looking for a PCB Design Engineer – Altium to join their team on a permanent basis in Newbury.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PCB Design Engineer to take ownership of complex PCB layout and implementation activities, working across a diverse range of innovative electronic products from concept through to manufacture.
Key responsibilities of the PCB Design Engineer – Altium job based in Newbury:
Create complex, production-ready PCB layouts from engineer-supplied schematics using Altium Designer.
Optimise PCB designs for electrical performance, manufacturability, reliability and assembly.
Define PCB stack-ups and routing strategies for multilayer, mixed-signal, power and high-speed digital designs.
Support design reviews and provide PCB implementation expertise throughout product development.
Generate manufacturing documentation including Gerber files, ODB++, fabrication drawings and assembly outputs.
Perform design rule checking (DRC) and ensure compliance with PCB fabrication and assembly requirements.
Collaborate with electronics, mechanical and manufacturing engineers to deliver robust hardware solutions.
Maintain component libraries, design templates and PCB standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience required for the PCB Design Engineer – Altium job based in Newbury:
Commercial experience in PCB design, layout or implementation.
Extensive experience using Altium Designer as a primary PCB design tool.
Proven experience designing complex multilayer PCBs and high-density layouts.
Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of controlled impedance routing, signal integrity, power distribution and grounding techniques.
Experience producing manufacturing-ready documentation and production outputs.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to interpret electronic schematics and engineering requirements.
Strong communication skills and experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
If this PCB Design Engineer – Altium job based in Newbury could be of interest, please send your CV to bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816.....Read more...
A leading global technology company in the energy sector is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Test Engineer to join its on site operations team in Cumbria.
In this role, you will be responsible for performing a range of technical and mechanical tasks to support production, assembly, and testing processes. You will contribute to maintaining high quality standards and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Perform technical duties across mechanical, electronic, and system-based projects.
Conduct testing, measurements, and process controls on key production lines.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and job documentation ( work orders, bills of materials).
Troubleshoot and repair product or process issues.
Maintain tools, machinery, and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Support continuous improvement using modern manufacturing principles.
Skills
Hands on experience in mechanical assembly, testing, or manufacturing environments.
Ability to read blueprints and perform precision tasks such as wire preparation, crimping, and harness termination.
Familiarity with hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems.
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.....Read more...
A leading global technology company in the energy sector is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Test Engineer to join its on site operations team in Cumbria.
In this role, you will be responsible for performing a range of technical and mechanical tasks to support production, assembly, and testing processes. You will contribute to maintaining high-quality standards and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Perform technical duties across mechanical, electronic, and system-based projects.
Conduct testing, measurements, and process controls on key production lines.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and job documentation ( work orders, bills of materials).
Troubleshoot and repair product or process issues.
Maintain tools, machinery, and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Support continuous improvement using modern manufacturing principles.
Skills
Hands on experience in mechanical assembly, testing, or manufacturing environments.
Ability to read blueprints and perform precision tasks such as wire preparation, crimping, and harness termination.
Familiarity with hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems.
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.....Read more...
A leading global technology company in the energy sector is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Test Engineer to join its on-site operations team in Cumbria.
In this role, you will be responsible for performing a range of technical and mechanical tasks to support production, assembly, and testing processes. You will contribute to maintaining high-quality standards and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Perform technical duties across mechanical, electronic, and system-based projects.
Conduct testing, measurements, and process controls on key production lines.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and job documentation ( work orders, bills of materials).
Troubleshoot and repair product or process issues.
Maintain tools, machinery, and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Support continuous improvement using modern manufacturing principles.
Key Skills
Hands on experience in mechanical assembly, testing, or manufacturing environments.
Ability to read blueprints and perform precision tasks such as wire preparation, crimping, and harness termination.
Familiarity with hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems.
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.....Read more...
Our client, a world leader in advanced RF and microwave technology, are looking for a PCB Layout Engineer based in Cambridge to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-performance electronic systems, supporting the development of cutting-edge products across telecoms, space, and defence sectors. The role goes beyond traditional PCB layout, combining design expertise with a strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturability.
Key responsibilities of the PCB Layout Engineer job based in Cambridge:
Own PCB layout activities across complex electronic products and subsystems.
Translate schematic designs into high-quality PCB layouts meeting electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing requirements.
Design with consideration for impedance control, grounding, power distribution, thermal management, and EMC performance.
Support high-speed digital interfaces such as Ethernet, DDR, LVDS, PCIe, and JESD204.
Generate full fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing documentation packages.
Participate in design reviews, DFM/DFA assessments, and engineering risk reviews.
Verify component footprints, symbols, and libraries against datasheets.
Support continuous improvement of PCB standards, libraries, and design processes.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve production challenges.
Support prototype builds, board bring-up, and investigation of PCB-related issues.
Experience required for the PCB Layout Engineer job based in Cambridge:
Strong PCB layout experience using Altium Designer and Altium 365.
Experience taking PCB designs from schematic through to manufacturing release.
Good understanding of PCB stack-ups, signal integrity, power integrity, thermal design, and EMC.
Experience working with mixed-signal, digital, power, and RF-related designs.
Ability to interpret schematics and understand engineering intent.
Experience creating and validating component footprints and libraries.
Knowledge of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, and DFM/DFA processes.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative and innovative engineering team, working on cutting-edge RF technologies and contributing to products used in critical communications and advanced applications.
If this PCB Layout Engineer job based in Cambridge could be of interest, please send your CV to bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816.....Read more...
4 days per week will be spent in the Quality Department at Brynleigh.
The candidate will learn about global industry standards for quality (IPC 610) and the tools and methodology used to ensure that all product made at Brynleigh meets that standard.
This will include:
Visual inspection
Reading diagrams and assembly instructions
Automated optical inspection and X-ray inspection
They will be involved in non-compliance reviews and learn about continuous process improvement.Training:Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship.Training Outcome:
Level 3 Engineer Fitter qualified
Potential full-time role
Employer Description:Brynleigh is a medium sized family run subcontract electronic assembly company.Working Hours :40hrs a week over 5 days, exact working days and hours TBCSkills: Attention to detail,Confident....Read more...
Our client, a long-established electronics manufacturing and product development organisation, are looking for an Electronics Laboratory Technician in Newbury to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity within a fast-paced innovation environment, supporting prototype development, testing, and laboratory activities, with clear progression towards a Junior Electronics Engineer role.
Key responsibilities of the Electronics Laboratory Technician job in Newbury:
Support prototype builds, PCB assembly, rework, and proof-of-concept activities.
Assist with board bring-up, testing, and basic fault finding under engineer guidance.
Carry out manual testing of electronic assemblies and embedded products.
Use laboratory equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
Perform soldering, de-soldering, and modification of prototype hardware.
Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, and stock in a safe and organised manner.
Record test results, build notes, and issue reports accurately.
Support component identification, BOM checking, and sample preparation.
Assist with PCB and assembly inspection to identify faults or quality issues.
Support EMC testing activities and operate test equipment where required.
Work closely with engineers, contributing to project discussions and continuous improvement activities.
Experience required for the Electronics Laboratory Technician job in Newbury:
Relevant qualification(HNC/HND, BTEC, T-Level, apprenticeship or similar) in Electronics or a related field.
Strong hands-on interest in electronics, testing, and product development.
Basic understanding of electronic components, circuits, and PCB assemblies.
Some experience using test equipment such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
Practical soldering skills or willingness to develop these.
Good attention to detail and ability to follow technical documentation.
Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
Exposure to embedded systems, PCB design tools, or programming (e.G. Arduino, Python, C) would be advantageous.
If this Electronics Laboratory Technician job in Newbury could be of interest, please send your CV to bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816.....Read more...
Our client, who are a well-established UK electronics manufacturer with a rapidly growing innovation and product development division, are looking for an Electronics Engineer – Newbury to join their team on a permanent basis.
This role is based on-site in Newbury, within a fast-paced and highly capable engineering environment that combines design, PCB fabrication, and assembly under one roof. You will work across a wide variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial, and IoT, leading full lifecycle product development projects from concept through to production.
Key responsibilities of the Electronics Engineer job based in Newbury:
Lead end-to-end electronics product development projects, from initial concept and specification through to prototyping and production.
Design innovative electronic systems and supporting embedded firmware.
Create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
Develop and execute test strategies for both hardware and embedded software.
Act as the technical lead/architect on projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams where required.
Support prototype build, board bring-up, and validation activities.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement within an agile development environment.
Maintain accurate project documentation and manage tasks within tools such as Jira.
Ensure designs meet industry standards, manufacturability requirements, and cost targets.
Experience required for the Electronics Engineer job based in Newbury:
Degree, HNC, or HND in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
Strong proficiency in PCB design, schematic capture, and BOM creation using Altium Designer.
Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, or LIN.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and embedded software issues.
Experience working across the full product lifecycle within an agile development environment.
Familiarity with version control tools (e.G. Bitbucket) and task management systems (e.G. Jira).
Knowledge of EMC testing, compliance standards, and design for manufacture is highly desirable.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions with customers and internal teams.
If this Electronics Engineer job in Newbury could be of interest, please send your CV to bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816.....Read more...
As an Apprentice at CAPTEC you will start as a valued team member, learning to:
Set up & operate a variety of conventional & CNC machines, and undertake turning, graining, deburring, masking, powder coating, pressing, punching and assembling a wide variety of parts including electronic assembly.
You will follow operation sheets, to ensure parts are progressed through the factory on time.
Achieve set production times and targets.
Read and interpret drawings & quality specifications.
You will gain an extensive knowledge of materials working to defence and aerospace standards.
You will learn the finishing processes such as spray-painting, silk-screen printing and engraving.
Carry out quality checks.
Work safely in compliance with Health and Safety law and in accordance with the company's policies.
Undertake other duties that may reasonably be required.
Training:As an apprentice at CAPTEC you will be employed in our factory with day release, off-site, college-based learning at Farnborough College of Technology.
You will earn a certificate for completing the Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticship Standard.
The day release scheme allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be supported by both the staff at Cove and at the College.
Farnborough College of Technology is less than 2 km away. Training Outcome:Successful completion of this apprenticeship will provide an opportunity to progress within the company.
But to start, you don't necessarily need to have industry or technical experience – simply the desire to embark upon a new and exciting career as a professional engineer.Employer Description:
Progressive subcontract engineering company
Supplying high technology industries
Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.45pm and Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
