The role:
PMC designs & manufactures the best speakers in the world. We are high-end audio product specialists, designing for world leading recording studios as well as HiFi connoisseurs. We are looking to recruit a uniquely skilled Audio Electronics Engineer with a passion for design and audio fidelity to become a key member of the development team.
As an Audio Electronics Engineer you will be responsible for a range of product development tasks, working within our Research & Development team to take projects all the way from concept to manufacture. We are seeking an engineer with demonstrable experience delivering audio product designs on-budget and on-schedule, with a comprehensive knowledge of the key areas of electronic design relevant to our products – schematic capture & PCB layout, EMC, high-performance analogue & digital audio electronics design, embedded systems & firmware development. Although the role is focused primarily on audio electronics, there is also an opportunity to develop skills in electroacoustics, loudspeaker design, and mechanical design.
A successful candidate will display excellent creative problem-solving skills, a passion for engineering, and the determination to uphold the principles of quality that PMC’s reputation is built upon.
Responsibilities:
• Design & develop audio electronics products from concept to product launch:
– Analogue & digital circuit design
– Multi-layer PCB layout
– Microcontroller firmware development
– EMC & Certifications
• Validate prototypes through both subjective listening tests and objective measurement techniques in a rigorous, controlled and repeatable manner
• Ensure projects are delivered on budget through accurate calculation of BOM costs and management of project schedule
• Contribute to manufacturing documentation such as build guides and test processes
• Produce technical reports on areas of research, testing and component analysis
• Develop thorough end-of-line test & measurement procedures to ensure product quality & reliability
• Communicate with external suppliers to source and develop parts and components
Essential requirements:
• A passion for audio and for delivering incredible products
• Education to Bachelor’s Degree level (or equiv.) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 3 years industry experience
• Experience in at least 2 of the 3 following areas:
– Audio electronics hardware design, including analogue filtering and high-performance ADC/DACs
– Embedded systems design & microcontroller firmware development (in C/C++, ideally on STM32)
– Digital signal processing, ideally using Analog Devices SigmaDSP or SHARC processors
• Surface-mount soldering
• Capable of managing project budgets, schedules & BOM costs with a good sense of prioritisation.
• Clear, effective communication.
• Excellent analytical skills and a desire to complete tasks in a thorough, rigorous manner with a high attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and self-sufficient, with the ability to work independently or within a team.
• Full UK driving license
Desirable additional attributes:
• Experience in Apache NuttX
• Knowledge of 3D modelling and the ability to produce manufacturing drawings
• Experience with audio test & measurement systems
Hours & location:
Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Friday 8.30am – 2pm
Based at our Biggleswade, Beds office, with occasional travel to our Luton manufacturing site.
After successful completion of probation period, the role can be carried out with 1 day a week working from home. This provision will be subject to the requirements of the work and during busy periods you will be required to be in the office 5 days a week.
Benefits:
• 23 Days Holiday Per Annum, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 25 (in addition to public and bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme
• Company socials
• 2pm finish on Fridays
Salary:
Salary depending on experience
To apply:
Click here to apply for the Electronics Engineer role.