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Senior Electronics Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) | £50 - £55/hr | Hybrid (3 Days On-Site) | Leading Smart Battery Manufacturer

Are you an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer looking for an exciting contract opportunity? Join a UK's leading independent battery design, development, and manufacturing company, renowned for pioneering high-performance portable and handheld electronic devices. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of smart battery technology.

The Role:

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of custom and standard battery solutions for a range of applications. You will work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team, contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept to manufacture. Occasional national and international travel may be required for customer visits and trade shows.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with customers to define requirements and solutions
Develop product specifications and design documentation
Design & develop using 8-bit and 16-bit microcontrollers
Work on analogue circuit design and switch-mode power supply design (DC/DC)
Create schematics and PCB layouts (preferably in Altium Designer)
Ensure designs meet EMC standards and liaise with test houses
Conduct design validation, testing, and manufacturing optimization
Provide technical input for new product ideas
Estimate and manage task durations effectively

What You Need:

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Experience in mixed analogue/digital board development
Strong low-power design expertise
Knowledge of switch-mode power supply design
Experience with I2C peripherals and embedded C software development
Understanding of EMC regulations & compliance
Experience in designing for cost-sensitive applications
Ability to manage supplier relationships and product lifecycles
Full UK driving license

The Details:

Location: Commutable from Staffordshire, Cheshire, Manchester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Derby, and surrounding areas
Contract: 3 months (Outside IR35)
Rate: £50 - 55 per hour
Hybrid: 3 days on-site