Electronics Project Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Harrogate
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

PCB design Project Management Electronics Electrical Engineering Fault Analysis Testing Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Electronics Project Engineer

Our client is an established manufacturing client based in Harrogate. Due to continued growth, they are now recruiting an Electronics Project Engineer to join their New Product Development team. The Electronics Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting our client’s electronics development by driving key projects from design intent through to production. Ensuring quality and maintaining close, effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive NPD while maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Electronics Project Engineer – Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and independently implement development projects as required, taking ownership from initial specification creation through to final documentation.
  • Work with design and manufacturing partners, clearly communicating technical requirements, providing feedback and resolving project enquiries.
  • Deliver clear, proactive communication, ensuring the main project goals are understood. Prepare and deliver concise updates, reports, and presentations to stakeholders when required.
  • Assist with management of test jigs and fixtures to ensure operational readiness of these crucial assets. Support introduction of new PCBA test equipment.
  • Test and validate electronic products, verifying functionality and performance.
  • Perform fault analysis and bug detection, utilising analysis software and hardware tools to monitor and diagnose product performance issues.
  • Conduct technical research to identify, assess, and recommend new components, technologies, and design concepts for inclusion in new projects.
  • Ensure electronics documentation is accurate and up to date.

Electronics Project Engineer – Skills & Experience

  • An Electronics/Electrical Degree or equivalent is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Electrical or Electronics experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in managing projects and an ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Have a questioning mind and a passion for solving problems.
  • Experience in PCB design and testing – highly desirable.

The Electronics Project Engineer position is offering £35,000 – £40,000 basic salary plus great benefits. This is a full-time, permanent position, based on-site in Harrogate.

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