39 Electronics jobs in Wigan

Exciting Opportunity for an Electronics Engineer Calibration and Maintenance

Rate: 26.04PH or 35PH via an Umbrella company

Location: Bolton

Duration: 12-months

This dynamic Electronics Engineer role at a leading UK defence company could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Role

This Electronics Engineer position is a fantastic opportunity to join the Calibration and Maintenance team at this company. As an Electronics Engineer , you will be responsible for servicing Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE). Your key duties will include fault finding, repair, routine calibrations, and commissioning of test equipment.

You will work alongside an experienced team of Calibration and Maintenance Engineers, supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and testing of advanced missile systems. This is a chance to develop your skills in calibrating and supporting a range of technologies, from DC to Microwave.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate for this Electronics Engineer role will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level
• Ability to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice and guidance
• Good understanding of calibration principles and processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences

Experience of working on Environmental Chambers would be an advantage.

Why Join This Company?

This company is a leading player in the UK defence industry, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. As an Electronics Engineer , you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of complex missile systems.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Electronics Engineer

Are you an Electronics Engineer who loves turning ideas into reality? KO2's client, a small but ambitious electronics design business in the Knutsford area, is looking for a talented electronics engineer to join their team.

This is your chance to escape the rigid corporate environment and work somewhere you can own projects, shape designs, and see your work come to life.

Key responsibilities:

• Electronics design and development of circuits and systems.
• Schematic capture, PCB design, and PCB layout from concept through to production.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, debugging, and validation of electronics.
• Working with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and firmware integration.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary product development team to deliver innovative solutions.

What we're looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Mechatronics.
• Strong knowledge of circuit design, embedded electronics, and microcontroller programming.
• Practical experience with prototyping, product development, and testing electronics hardware.
• Proactive, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced small business environment.
• Desirable: Experience in robotics, control systems, automation, or mechatronics.

Why this role is different:

• Variety: Work on electronics and embedded design projects across multiple sectors.
• Impact: Small team environment where your designs directly shape the products.
• Growth: Opportunities to expand into areas like IoT, robotics, and control systems.
• Culture: Friendly, collaborative environment without corporate red tape.
• Rewards: Competitive salary and the chance to progress with an expanding company.

Exciting Opportunity for an Electronics Engineer Calibration and Maintenance

Rate: 26.04PH or 35PH via an Umbrella company

Location: Bolton

Duration: 12-months

This dynamic Electronics Engineer role at a leading UK defence company could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Role

This Electronics Engineer position is a fantastic opportunity to join the Calibration and Maintenance team at this company. As an Electronics Engineer , you will be responsible for servicing Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE). Your key duties will include fault finding, repair, routine calibrations, and commissioning of test equipment.

You will work alongside an experienced team of Calibration and Maintenance Engineers, supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and testing of advanced missile systems. This is a chance to develop your skills in calibrating and supporting a range of technologies, from DC to Microwave.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate for this Electronics Engineer role will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level
• Ability to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice and guidance
• Good understanding of calibration principles and processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences

Experience of working on Environmental Chambers would be an advantage.

Why Join This Company?

This company is a leading player in the UK defence industry, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. As an Electronics Engineer , you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of complex missile systems.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Electronics Technician

• Would suit a recent Apprentice or leaver looking to develop a career within a specialist R&D environment.
• Growing business working on really interesting and unique projects.
• Seeking someone with a passion for electronics and has an eagerness to develop.

World class research, development and test engineering organisation. UKAS accredited laboratory environment. Electronics Tech.

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Contract Opportunity - Electronics Test Engineer | Aerospace & Defence | 35-42/hr | Rochdale

Are you a skilled Test Engineer with a strong background in electronics and diagnostics? We're working with a global leader in Aerospace & Defence Electronics, who are seeking a dedicated professional to join their growing team in Rochdale.

Location: Rochdale

Rate: 35 - 42 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS

The Role:

As a Test Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring product performance through rigorous testing and fault diagnosis down to component level. You'll work across various test environments to support both manufacturing and after-sales diagnostics in a facility that's recently undergone major investment and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing electronic sub-assemblies and full systems
• Diagnosing issues and identifying component-level failures
• Developing and executing both manual and automated test procedures
• Supporting Avionics and Environmental test activities
• Analysing test data and yield trends
• Collaborating closely with Engineering and NPI teams

What You'll Need:

• HNC/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
• Solid experience in electronic testing and fault-finding
• Strong knowledge of both AC/DC power products
• Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Previous experience in an Aerospace, Defence or similar high-reliability environment

Important:

This role requires eligibility for BPSS clearance due to the nature of the work. Only UK nationals or those with existing clearance will be considered.

Ready to take on your next challenge in a highly respected and innovative engineering environment?

Apply today or get in touch to discuss further!

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their primary nationality.

Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.

Overview:

An exciting role has become available in the Test Architect team as a Technical Test Expert involved in all aspects of the technical test process. If you have experience Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques along with Test equipment design then this could be just the role for you!

As the Test Technical Expert you will be reporting in to the Test and Testability Department Head and, from a Project perspective, into the Project Chief Design Engineer. You will be involved in all aspects of the Test process - from the early feasibility studies to series production and in-service support.

As a Subject Matter Expert for Test and Testability Architecture you will participate in range of programmes using your experience and expertise to improve the definition of test equipment technical requirements by focussing on key areas and removing waste. You'll be managing definition of the project test strategy, Definition of Project BIT architecture including coverage requirements and improving the way we write our specifications across all projects.

As a key member on the team you'll be assessing and recommending improvements to our ways of working across Test, Testability Architecture and lead the analysis of production test data to spot trends and diagnose failures. There will also be a need for you to lead the analysis and modelling of the system to understand the test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions. Day to day you could also be involved in -

• Participating and supporting Red-Team reviews and activities into critical issues during development and manufacture.
• Supporting new product bid activities.
• Identify, document and deploy best practice across the department and within projects.
• Mentor and actively support members of the Test & Testability department.
• Lead / participate in roadmap development activities.

What we're looking for from you:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with significant experience of electronic test at all stages of project lifecycle, including:
• Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques.
• Test equipment design.
• Experience in requirements capture.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction
• Support departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team.
• Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal).

Desirable Experience;

• Experience in DfT and testability.
• Project management and planning.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Experience in the Defence or related industry.

Company Benefits:

• Bonus: Up to 27% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Car Allowance: 300 per month.
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
• Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development

Company Details;

• The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!
• It's no wonder, they have been among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards, 2022, and most recently receiving three accreditation gold standard awards with Investors in People!
• "Interesting work. Good work-life balance. Employees made to feel valued." Software Engineer, 5 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.
• "Promotes and believes in a good work/life balance interesting work on most programmes Encourages internal mobility. Offers good development/training opportunities" Principal Systems Engineer, 19 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.
• True advocates of ED&I as an Equal Opportunity Employer! With over 10 Networking groups and communities across the business advocating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.

Senior Electronics Engineer
Hybrid - Depending on projects, on average 2.5 days on-site per week (Capenhurst)

Join a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting clients in managing and operating electrical networks. This is a well-established, innovation-led organisation with a strong, values-driven culture.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to take a lead role in the full development lifecycle of our products. You'll be responsible for designing, analysing, and validating both analogue and digital electronic systems, ensuring compliance with the latest regulatory standards (EMC, LVD, CE, UKCA).

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and development of electronic components, from concept through to deployment.

• Validate and verify designs to meet safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver successful product outcomes.

• Take ownership of projects, driving improvements in quality, efficiency, and scalability as our product portfolio grows.

We want someone who is not just technically strong, but also confident in leading teams and projects. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Extensive, proven experience as a professional Electronics Engineer.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.

• A strong track record of developing compliant products, supported by clear documentation.

• End-to-end product lifecycle experience, from specification through to manufacturing and deployment.

• Project and team leadership experience within an engineering environment.

• Chartered Engineer status (or working toward it).

• Proficiency in firmware development (C, C++) and Python for test scripting.

• Adaptability to respond to shifting priorities and business needs.

• (Desirable) Knowledge of the electricity industry or control room applications.

Benefits include:

• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days.
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer (or cash equivalent).
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents).
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent).

Contract Electronics Engineer - Cheshire - Up to 60ph (Outside IR35)

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire (4 days on-site)
Rate: Up to 60 per hour (Outside IR35)
Contract Length: 6-month initial contract

An opportunity for an Electronic Design Engineer to join a cutting-edge Robotics company developing next-gen automation for the foodtech sector. You'll support the electronics development on a highly innovative robotic system.

Key Experience Needed:

• Analogue & digital circuit design (for microcontroller/ microprocessor based embedded systems)
• Motor control (especially brushless motors)
• Instrumentation and system measurement
• Sensor selection, testing & integration (e.g. moisture sensors)
• Communication protocols: CAN, I2C, Bluetooth
• General electronics work, fault finding, and hardware support

An interview can be quickly arranged.

Contract Opportunity - Electronics Test Engineer | Aerospace & Defence | 35-42/hr | Rochdale

Are you a skilled Test Engineer with a strong background in electronics and diagnostics? We're working with a global leader in Aerospace & Defence Electronics, who are seeking a dedicated professional to join their growing team in Rochdale.

Location: Rochdale

Rate: 35 - 42 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS

The Role:

As a Test Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring product performance through rigorous testing and fault diagnosis down to component level. You'll work across various test environments to support both manufacturing and after-sales diagnostics in a facility that's recently undergone major investment and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing electronic sub-assemblies and full systems
• Diagnosing issues and identifying component-level failures
• Developing and executing both manual and automated test procedures
• Supporting Avionics and Environmental test activities
• Analysing test data and yield trends
• Collaborating closely with Engineering and NPI teams

What You'll Need:

• HNC/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
• Solid experience in electronic testing and fault-finding
• Strong knowledge of both AC/DC power products
• Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Previous experience in an Aerospace, Defence or similar high-reliability environment

Important:

This role requires eligibility for BPSS clearance due to the nature of the work. Only UK nationals or those with existing clearance will be considered.

Ready to take on your next challenge in a highly respected and innovative engineering environment?

Apply today or get in touch to discuss further!