Electronics Engineer
Role Overview:
We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Electronics Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on stakeholder engagement, gathering requirements, and developing low-cost, high-reliability electronics for current and future platforms, as well as internal prototypes and test equipment. You should have a strong understanding of power, analog, and embedded electronics, with a passion for embedded designs. As a key player in the development and improvement of Brompton Bicycle's electric platforms, you'll need a proactive approach. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the design of electronic system architecture, promote best engineering practices, and support system engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the development of low-cost, high-reliability electronics for moderate-volume markets throughout the entire engineering lifecycle.
* Design, analyze, and verify electronics for consumer products, internal prototypes, and test equipment.
* Provide technical support to team members and external stakeholders on an ad-hoc basis.
* Work on improving quality and processes across all aspects of Brompton’s electronics, including policy, design, and process refinement.
* Collaborate with Systems and Software engineers to develop requirements, architectures, resolve complex issues, and integrate software with hardware.
* Assist manufacturers with test equipment for electronic product lines and end-of-line testers.
Essential Skills:
* Proven experience in product lifecycle design and support within an electronics team setting.
* Ability to present and explain electronic product and system designs to colleagues, management, and stakeholders.
* Proficiency in creating detailed drawings, schematics, and models using design software.
* Experience with reviewing and releasing schematics, PCB capture, and assembly drawings to manufacturers.
* Hands-on experience designing and building electronic components and circuits.
* Basic understanding of software and ability to work with software tools (e.g., flashing/debugging tools).
* Ability to prepare cost estimates for products and technical solutions.
* Experience in defining and performing verification & validation activities, including simulation, worst-case analysis, and bench testing.
* Strong testing and diagnostic skills to drive product improvements.
* General knowledge of EMC in a power electronics context.
Desirable Skills:
* Knowledge of 3-phase inverters, DC-DC converters, microcontrollers, and analog electronics.
* Experience with PCB layout design and design for manufacturing.
* Background in working with electronic manufacturing in moderate-volume commercial or automotive settings, including supplier interfaces.
* Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles, including Requirements and Traceability.
* Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Knowledge of working to safety standards, such as IEC61508 and ISO26262.
* Understanding of selecting and specifying cabling and connectors.
* Familiarity with batteries and electric machines.
Education & Experience:
* Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar).
* Solid engineering/technical background demonstrated in a relevant environment.
* Hands-on experience in a similar role.
* At least 3 years of experience in R&D or commercial product design in an electronics setting.