Electronic Design Engineer – Competitive Salary + Benefits
Location: Fareham
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Are you a talented Electronic Design Engineer with a passion for innovative technology and precision design? Holt Engineering is recruiting for a fantastic opportunity with a leading electronics manufacturer, known for delivering world-class contract electronic manufacturing services.

About the Role:This full-time position is perfect for a skilled engineer with expertise in PCB schematic capture, layout design, and a solid understanding of manufacturability and compliance.

You’ll work closely with customers, account managers, and internal teams to transform design requirements into production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and optimise PCB schematics and multilayer layouts for manufacturability and performance
- Review and select suitable components for electronic designs
- Specify fabrication requirements, including copper weight, core materials, and solder mask types
- Create clear assembly instructions and highlight any special build requirements
- Collaborate with production teams to resolve design-related challenges and improve DFM/DFT processes
- Support other business areas as needed to ensure smooth project delivery

What We’re Looking For:

- Degree in Electronics or a related field (essential)
- Strong expertise in PCB schematic capture and layout design
- Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Altium, Fusion/Eagle, or equivalent
- Solid understanding of PCB trace routing, impedance control, and material selection
- Experience designing for EMC compliance and applying mitigation techniques
- Good understanding of project planning and electronic enclosure design
- Experience in electronic manufacturing (desirable)
- Basic knowledge of embedded firmware (beneficial)

Key Personal Skills:

- Excellent record-keeping, time management, and planning abilities
- Commitment to robust version control and change management
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in using schematic capture and PCB layout methodologies

What’s on Offer:

- Competitive salary package
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Collaborative working environment with exposure to cutting-edge technology
- Full support from engineering, production, and quality teams

Interested?If you're an experienced Electronic Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects and bring ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Liam at Holt Engineering for more information.