Senior Electronic Engineer

Hardware Design Engineer | Build Products, Shape Strategy, Own Decisions📍 West of Scotland 45 mins from Glasgow (Onsite, Parking available)💰 £45,000 - £70,000 + Benefits🕒 Full-Time | PermanentAre you an engineer who wants more than just a set of design tasks?We're looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join a growing technology business where engineers have genuine influence over the products they develop. Working closely alongside fellow engineers on-site, you'll have the ability to take ideas from concept through to physical product, collaborating directly with software, manufacturing, and mechanical teams to bring innovative solutions to market.The OpportunityThis role offers a rare combination of technical ownership and creative freedom.You'll be encouraged to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities in the market, and contribute directly to product strategy. If you've researched a customer need, identified a market gap, and can explain why a product or feature should exist, you'll have the autonomy to help bring it to life.Rather than working within a narrow remit, you'll become part of a collaborative engineering team where your ideas genuinely matter and where good ideas can quickly become reality.You'll primarily work within the electronics team, but if you'd like to develop your skills in software, firmware, or mechanical design, you'll be supported to broaden your experience and work across disciplines.The RoleKey responsibilities include:Electronic hardware design for new product development projectsContributing to product architecture and technical decision-makingOwnership of products throughout the development lifecycleSchematic capture and support of PCB layout activitiesHardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and validationMarket and customer-focused product innovationSupporting existing products and continuous improvement initiativesCollaborating with software, manufacturing, mechanical, and test engineersCreation and maintenance of technical documentationSupporting compliance, EMC, and production activitiesAbout YouWe're open to engineers from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.You'll likely have:✅ 2+ years' experience in electronic hardware design or development✅ Experience with digital electronic design✅ Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB design principles✅ Hardware debugging, testing, and fault-finding experience✅ A proactive and curious approach to problem-solving✅ An interest in product development and innovation✅ Strong communication skills and the confidence to share ideasMost importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to take ownership, contribute ideas, and help shape future products.Desirable Experience or willingness to learnPCB design tools such as OrCAD, Altium, DesignSpark, or similarFPGA developmentVHDLIntel/Altera FPGA devicesEmbedded microcontrollersLinux-based hardware platformsAnalogue circuit designEMC and compliance testingPCB rework and prototype assemblyExposure to software, firmware, or mechanical developmentWhat's on Offer?£45,000 - £70,000 salary depending on experienceCollaborative onsite engineering environmentGenuine autonomy and technical ownershipReal influence over product development decisionsOpportunity to take ideas from concept through to launchExposure to multiple technologies and engineering disciplinesSupport to develop software, firmware, or mechanical design skillsDirect access to prototype, test, and manufacturing activitiesDiverse and technically challenging projectsCollaborative engineering culture with direct access to decision-makersClear opportunities for professional growth and advancementWhy Join?This is a chance to join a business where engineers are trusted to think creatively, challenge existing ideas, and have a tangible impact on the products being developed.If you're looking for a role where your technical input matters, your ideas are heard, and you can help shape the future direction of products rather than simply execute requirements, we'd love to hear from you.Apply confidentially via LinkedIn or contact me directly for more information.