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Principal Electronics Design Engineer

ZENOVO LTDNorthwich, Cheshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 4 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Principal Electronics Design Engineer at ZENOVO LTD, you will own the technical direction for cutting-edge hardware development, driving innovation from concept to production and shaping the future of advanced products. This leadership role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges and a drive to deliver robust, high-quality designs, with a competitive salary of up to £85k reflecting your expertise. Seize this opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your career within a renowned engineering team.

Quick Overview

Salary
£85k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Leader

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Electronics Design EngineerLocation: Cheshire (Onsite)Salary: Up to £85k (DOE) We’re seeking a Principal Electronics Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering team, taking technical ownership of hardware development across a range of advanced products and systems.In this role, you’ll act as the senior electronics authority within the business, defining hardware architecture, setting design standards, and leading electronics development from concept through to production.Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll help ensure seamless integration between hardware, embedded systems, software, and automation platforms. This opportunity would suit a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving real engineering problems and driving robust, production-ready designs.About the Role
  • Define electronics architecture and technical direction
  • Lead analogue and digital hardware design from concept to production
  • Own PCB quality, robustness, and manufacturability
  • Drive hardware design reviews and technical sign-off
  • Support EMC, compliance, and validation activities
  • Collaborate with software and automation engineers to ensure integrated system performance
  • Support prototype development, testing, debugging, and production transfer
  • Maintain and improve electronics design standards and engineering best practice
About You
  • Degree in Electronics Engineering, or related field
  • Strong experience in electronics product development
  • Analogue and digital hardware design capability
  • Understanding of motor control, PLCs, and Electrical Engineering
  • Experience delivering products into manufacture
  • Understanding of embedded systems and hardware/firmware interaction
  • Experience with microcontroller-based systems
  • Practical understanding of EMC and regulatory requirements
  • Confident technical decision-maker
  • Embedded C or C++ exposure
  • Familiarity with Altium or equivalent PCB design tools
Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.

Skills

Embedded Systems
Altium
PCB Design

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