Electronics Jobs in Colchester

This is a Full Time Permanent position based in CO6

This role will depend on the individual and their knowledge of 'Surface Mount', my client is looking for someone to either run a small components machine, but be able to finish off the last parts with tweezers by hand or they are looking for an individual who has the skills and experience of reading a technical drawing and making up the small component assembly from scratch - or even someone that can do both.

Steady hand, efficient, knowledge of Surface Mount and small components a MUST.
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Documentation Engineer
Full Time - Permanent - £18-£22K

My client is based 15 minutes from Colchester CO6

You will be responsible for interpreting technical drawings, identifying what parts are required, cross referencing the parts with the stock available, knowing when parts can be replaced by similar components and making the diagram to a level which can be read and understood on the factory floor without questions.

Following 3 clear and precise stages, with no room for error, a key eye for detail is required.

Ideally you will have knowledge of and worked with electrical components, be able to understand and...

Electrical Design Project Engineer

Essex - Colchester - Brantham - Clacton on Sea

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Electrical Design Project Engineer to become a part of our very successful team here in Colchester.

Because of the variety of applications we are involved in there is always a good mix of projects and the opportunity to acquire specialist knowledge in new applications.

You should have demonstrable experience of many but not necessarily all of the following

• Operation and control of large diesel engines and/or turbines
• Writing structured and documented PLC ladder...

You will work closely with the electronics and board layout engineers at all the different stages of board development, for both rugged and more benign environments. The design team operates in a small company environment which means that most design are completed by an individual engineer. As a result, each engineer rapidly becomes involved with all aspects of the product design and development. Short design timescales are an important part of the development strategy, which also result in our engineers being involved in many different product designs quite quickly.

Essential Skills / Experience:

Established Mechanical Design Engineer...

Project Manager required in Colchester. The Project Manager will have a background in hardware and software and will be charged with bringing these two sides together. There is a design element within this role, so design experience is advantageous. Project Managers with a micro-processor background will be ideal.

The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Project Manager will create and maintain the project development plans.
Liaison with the Sales and Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Test teams from design through to production stages.
Co-ordinating project development activities in collaboration with the Hardware...

Responsible for the procurement of an annual £1.5 Million worth of Electronic Components and manage the purchasing department. The ideal candidate will be able to:-
* Negotiate the best price available for electronic components,
* Ensure parts are available when required,
* Identify the suitability of electronic components using data sheets,
* Use the companies computer system to evaluate requirements and load purchase orders,
* Minimise stock holding,
* Beat the estimate prices at all times,
* Compile vendor ratings,
* Manage staff,
* Encourage positive Morale,
* Discipline of staff in accordance to the companies...

Continued expansion created a new role for an experienced Test Diagnostic Engineer with a global company. The Test Diagnostic Engineer will be expected to identify faults down to signal level identifying which component has failed and possible reasons to failure. You will use oscilloscopes logic analysers and in-circuit emulators. Candidates require a strong digital electronics back ground with Microprocessor experience. You must be able to read and understand manufacturing data sheets and schematics.

The Company:
Since its inception in the 1980's our client has developed a wide range of high performance Single Board Computer products...

Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineer – Electronic Computer Systems
Swanstaff are acting as an Employment Business for our Client
Office-based in Colchester, Essex, you will work closely with the electronics and board layout engineers at all the different stages of board development, for both rugged and more benign environments. The design team operates in a small company environment which means that most design are completed by an individual engineer. As a result, each engineer rapidly becomes involved with all aspects of the product design and development. Short design timescales are an important part of the development strategy...

We are recruiting for 3 - 6 month contracts pos perm jobs later. Surface Mount Techs Operators.The candidates, will require previous experience in a Surface Mount Manufacturing environment. If the candidate also has managerial experience then we can consider a Managerial position for the department where they will be in charge of 3 placement machines, 6 members of staff, work planning, motivation and discipline.Techs Ops Will be setting operating machines and other production duties reporting to the manager Attractive Salaries subject to quals and experience Please let us know your salary requirements, notice period etc on the cover email...

Surface Mount Department Manager
and Techs & Operators.

The candidates, will require previous experience in a Surface Mount Manufacturing environment. If the candidate also has managerial experience then we can consider a Managerial position for the department where they will be in charge of 3 placement machines, 6 members of staff, work planning, motivation and discipline.

Techs & Ops

Will be setting operating machines and other production duties reporting to the manager

Attractive Salaries subject to quals and experience

Please let us know your salary requirements, notice period etc on the cover email...

Documentation Engineer.

Here we are looking for our Clients for someone with knowledge of electronic components and good computer skills.

Their role will involve, taking a customer’s bill of materials, cross referencing it to part numbers, then creating a part numbered bill of materials on our sage system.

Thereafter a full drawing package will need to be created (we do not use a CAD system, so knowledge of CAD is not necessary).

Overall their responsibilities will be to provide a production manufacturing package converted from customers data.

Looking for someone who I can put in charge of the documentation...

We are recruiting for our clients in several areas of E Anglia
Procurement Managers and Buyers.

The Manager would be responsible for up to 5 members of staff and the buying of £1.5 - 3 million pounds worth of electronic components.

The candidate must have previous purchasing knowledge in our industry and possess the skills to negotiate contract prices to reduce purchase costs.

We run a sage stock system, with a sage manufacturing batch controller for parts lists.

The Buyer would need similar skills/quals and will be reporting to th Manager

Salary negotiable please let us know your salary requirement and...

Our Clients are looking for Engineers and Techs at all levels for several positions

JOB TITLE
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

To contribute to the financial success of the company by helping to ensure that the assigned sectors of the company¡¦s product range function in all respects to a level appropriate to the products competitive market positioning.

To be the authority within the product engineering group on all functional aspects of present and proposed products.

Main Responsibilities

The Product Development Engineer is responsible for supervising Technicians R&D, Junior Engineers and Placement Students...

JOB TITLE

COMPLIANCE ENGINEER

Objective

To contribute to the financial success of the business by ensuring that all company products are constructed in accordance with relevant standards so as to meet the external accreditation requirements of our customers and the ongoing legal obligations of the business.

Main Responsibilities

1. To provide advice, support and assistance to the project teams on the most appropriate and cost effective means for all external accreditations for new products to meet the needs of our customers.

2. To be the primary interface between project teams and external test...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Thermal)

Colchester - Circa £60,000

Office-based in Colchester, Essex, you will work closely with the electronics and board layout engineers at all the different stages of board development, for both rugged and more benign environments. The design team operates in a small company environment which means that most design are completed by an individual engineer. As a result, each engineer rapidly becomes involved with all aspects of the product design and development. Short design timescales are an important part of the development strategy, which also result in our engineers being involved in many different...

An established Electronics Design and Development Company is seeking a Degree qualified and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team working on the design of an innovative range of electronic products for the military, aerospace and telecommunications markets.

The successful Mechanical Design Engineer should have previous experience of designing thermal and mechanical solutions for the packaging of electronic products utilised in harsh environments. A good understanding of electro-mechanical engineering would be a distinct advantage as would solid CAD design skills ( SolidWorks ideal).

You must...

Essex/Mechanical (Thermal) Engineer/£30K-£45K

You will work closely with the electronics and board layout engineers at all the different stages of board development, for both rugged and more benign environments.

Experience Needed;
+ Experience of designing thermal and mechanical solutions for electronic products in harsh environments
+ An ability to design cost-effective and compact solutions which have excellent thermal transfer characteristics
+ Experience with bus-based modular boards
+ Familiarity with SolidWorks for mechanical design, and CF Design for thermal analysis

The salary for this position will...

My client based in Essex who is a leading electronics design and manufacturing company providing electronic solutions to a variety of industries including:
- Defence / Security
- Aerospace
- Telecoms
-Transportation
-Medical
Is currently seeking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer. As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will have previous experience of designing mechanical packaging for PCB's and electronic products ideally which are rugged and/or used in harsh environments. In addition to this is essential that candidates are able to undertake thermal analysis duties as this will form a key part of your role.
My client...

Unique opportunity for an experienced Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer (Thermal) with strong thermal analysis skills required to design and prove the thermal and mechanical elements of single board computer products within commercial and rugged environments across the defence, telecommunications and industrial markets. The successful Mechanical Engineer (Thermal) will work closely with electronics packaging and board layout engineers at all the different stages of board development, for both rugged and more benign environments. You will analyse where the product hot spots are and assess how to handle them and be capable of translating the...

Due to continued expansion an established Electronics development company in Essex has a challenging opportunity for a Degree qualified Hardware Design Engineer with good microprocessor knowledge as well as having expert knowledge of digital hardware design.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should hold a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Electronics Engineering or similar Engineering discipline with 2+ years proven industrial experience.

YOUR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:
Digital Hardware design.
32/64 bit microprocessors.
High performance communications peripheral devices such as Gigabit Ethernet.
High Performance bus architectures...