Senior Electronics Engineer

Livingston
2 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Principal Electronic Design Engineer

Senior Electronics And Software Product Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Biotech Mechatronics - Cambridge

Medical Devices Consultant - Senior Mechanical Engineer

Engineering Project Lead

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical Devices

Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Livingston, Scotland
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Work Pattern: 3-4 days onsite (essential for testing)

About the Role

This is a senior-level electronics engineering role within a well-established design consultancy and contract manufacturing environment. You'll work across a wide variety of technically challenging projects, from oil & gas downhole tools and ATEX-certified hazardous-area designs to automotive and medical devices.
The role suits an engineer who enjoys full product ownership, variety, and seeing designs through from concept to manufacture. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and, where appropriate, work directly with customers.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing analogue and digital electronic systems for regulated and industrial environments

Leading schematic capture, PCB design, and system-level architecture

Supporting products through EMC/ESD testing and compliance

Contributing to ATEX and functional safety-related designs (with in-house specialist support)

Reviewing designs, troubleshooting complex hardware issues, and validating prototypes

Producing clear, customer-ready technical documentation

Supporting transfer to manufacture and working with production partners

What We're Looking For

15-20+ years' experience in electronics design across multiple companies/projects

Strong analogue electronics background

Proven experience taking products through testing, verification, and compliance

Comfortable working across the full lifecycle, not just a narrow design slice

Strong communication skills and genuine engagement with the end product

Desirable Experience

Altium Designer (schematic capture & PCB layout)

ATEX or hazardous-area design exposure

EMC/ESD testing and failure analysis

Functional safety (IEC, SIL) or automotive electronics experience

Regulated industries (medical, oil & gas, automotive)

Why Join

Highly varied, technically demanding projects

Stable, long-established engineering environment

Flexible working hours

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (floating)

Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer

Interview Process

First stage: Teams interview with senior engineers

Second stage: Onsite technical interview, including a practical hardware exercise and meetings with engineering leadership

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How Many Medical Technology Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Medical Technology Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in medical technology, it can feel like the toolkit is endlessly long: imaging systems, data analysis software, regulatory platforms, testing frameworks, prototyping tools, CAD, quality management systems, signal processing libraries and more. Scroll job boards or LinkedIn, and it’s easy to think you need to know every tool under the sun just to secure an interview. Here’s the honest truth most hiring managers won’t explicitly tell you: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you understand the underlying principles and can apply the right tool in the right context to solve real problems. Tools matter — absolutely — but they are secondary to problem-solving ability, clinical awareness, engineering rigour and the ability to deliver safe, reliable solutions. So how many medical technology tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most job seekers, the answer is far fewer than you think. This article explains what employers really want, which tools are core, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look confident, competent and end-game ready.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Medical Technology Job Applications (UK Guide)

Medical technology (MedTech) is one of the most dynamic and high-impact sectors in the UK — spanning medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, AI-assisted systems, wearables, imaging, robotics and clinical software. At the same time, hiring managers are exceptionally selective because MedTech roles demand technical excellence, regulated safety awareness, clinical context and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Whether you’re applying for roles in R&D, engineering, quality & regulatory, clinical validation, product management or software development for medical systems, hiring managers don’t read every word of your CV. They scan it quickly — often deciding within the first 10–20 seconds whether to continue reading. This guide breaks down exactly what hiring managers look for first in medical technology applications — and how you can make your CV, portfolio and cover letter stand out in the UK market.

The Skills Gap in Medical Technology Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Medical technology — also known as medtech — is transforming healthcare. Innovations in diagnostics, imaging, wearable sensors, robotics, telehealth, digital therapeutics and advanced prosthetics are improving outcomes and saving lives. As the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) modernises and a thriving life sciences sector expands, demand for medtech professionals is growing rapidly. Yet employers across the UK consistently report a frustrating problem: many graduates are not ready for real medtech jobs. Despite strong academic credentials, candidates often lack the practical, interdisciplinary skills needed to contribute effectively from day one. This is not a question of effort or intelligence. It is a widening skills gap between university education and the applied demands of medical technology roles. This article explores that gap in depth — what universities are teaching well, where programmes fall short, why the gap persists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build thriving careers in medical technology.