Autotronics is a growing automotive electronics repair and remanufacturing specialist based in Leicester.

We repair ECUs, ABS pumps, instrument clusters, power steering units and other vehicle electronic modules at circuit board level for customers across the UK.

The business has grown year on year, driven by reputation, repeat customers and a commitment to doing the job properly.

That growth has been steady and intentional, allowing us to invest in people, training and better systems rather than chasing short-term wins.

Autotronics is a family-owned company, founded by Nell, whose passion for vehicles and engineering is at the heart of everything we do.

The business was built from the ground up with a hands-on understanding of the automotive trade, and that mindset still shapes how the company operates today.

We are an engineering-led business that values quality, honesty and long-term solutions.

Our customers include independent garages, technicians, fleets and trade partners who trust us because we give straight answers and fix things properly rather than simply replacing parts.

As a place to work, Autotronics is friendly, supportive and professional.

People help each other, knowledge is shared openly and experience is respected.

Many of the team come from hands-on automotive or technical backgrounds, so you will be working with people who genuinely understand the trade.

We invest in training, encourage progression and create opportunities as the business grows.

This is a company where you can build a long-term career, develop your skills and be part of a team that is moving forward together.

If you are looking for a growing, stable business with strong values, clear direction and a genuine passion for vehicles, Autotronics is a place where people enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of the journey.

About the role

We are looking for an Electronics Engineer to join our growing engineering team at Autotronics.

This is a hands-on role working directly on automotive electronic units at circuit board level.

If you enjoy fault-finding, repairing electronics and understanding how things work rather than simply replacing parts, this role will suit you well.

Autotronics repairs and remanufactures a wide range of vehicle electronic control units for cars, vans and commercial vehicles.

Our focus is on quality repairs, consistent processes and developing reliable long-term solutions.

What you will be doing?

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Evaluating and diagnosing faults in automotive electronic control units such as ECUs, ABS modules, instrument clusters, TCUs and EPS units
• Identifying failed components and carrying out precise soldering and circuit-level repairs
• Analysing faults and deciding the most effective repair solution
• Disassembling, cleaning, reassembling and inspecting units after repair
• Testing repaired units using dedicated test equipment
• Recording repair information and supporting quality checks
• Working closely with other engineers to improve repair methods and reliability

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and enjoys technical work.

You should be comfortable working with electronics at board level and take pride in producing neat and consistent repairs.

You should also be happy working as part of a small engineering team and be willing to learn as new products and systems are introduced

Experience and skills

You will be a strong candidate if you have:

• A qualification in electronics or electrical engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electronic circuits
• Good understanding of analogue and digital electronics
• Confidence using soldering and rework equipment
• Ability to work methodically and follow repair processes

Desirable experience

It would be useful if you have experience with:

• Automotive electronic systems
• Vehicle control units such as ECUs, ABS modules or instrument clusters
• Microcontrollers, memory devices and power electronics
• Reading schematics or PCB layouts
• Basic understanding of low-level programming such as C

What do we offer?

• A stable and growing business with a strong reputation
• A friendly and experienced engineering team
• Vitality private health insurance
• Ongoing training and exposure to a wide range of automotive electronics
• Opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress over time
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours (day shift)
• Free parking
• A clean, well-equipped workshop
• Free lunch every first Thursday of the month

Interested?

If you enjoy working with electronics and want to be part of a business where good engineering matters, we would like to hear from you.