Senior Electronic Design Engineer

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.
The products made at the Hemel Hempstead site are exported worldwide and are commonly encountered when travelling through airports.
The facility at Hemel Hempstead manufactures trace detection equipment based on Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology, and products such as the Ionscan 600 and the Lightweight Chemical Detector have an excellent reputation for performance and reliability in worldwide use.
Responsibilities
Senior Electronic Design Engineer will work with Electronics Engineers and Software Engineers from the R&D teams for New Product Developments to support the introduction of new product design and Test equipment design.
Duties
New product design and Test Equipment design
Design and build production test systems.
Investigate electronics approaches to meet new product requirements, propose, develop and implement robust and reliable solutions to enable manufacturing to cost and throughput targets.
Understand and interpret technical requirement specifications. Support existing manufacturing by responding to electronics related problems causing production outages, developing additional capacity as required, and continuous improvement of existing electronics test and fabrication equipment.
Investigate component obsolescence issues and identify solutions to support extending product lifetimes.
Work with external suppliers such as PCB manufacturers to ensure that their test capabilities are able to assure the quality and performance of incoming parts.
Be responsible for personal health and safety and that of all that may be affected by your work, following company policies for risk assessment of processes and equipment.
Keep familiar with technology development and ensure personal currency and understanding of Electronics Engineering developments
About You
Electronic Engineering related degree/HNC
At least 5 years relevant Electronic Design for Test Equipment
Happy to be office based 2-3 days a week.
Competent user of schematic capture and simulation tools
Lean Manufacturing knowledge
Good IT skills, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word are essential.
Excellent team worker, able to work with minimal supervision to deliver to deadlines
Desirable
Knowledge of Military Standards
Knowledge of Arduino based systems.
Ability to mentor and develop technicians and junior engineers
Familiar with electromechanical/pneumatic systems
Experience of manufacturing automation
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.