Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.
Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.
We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.
Who we are and what we do?
We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.
The Role
We are currently growing our Hardware/Electronics team in our Livingston/Bathgate Design centre. We have multiple roles available (analog/digital), and if you have the attitude and aptitude to succeed, combined with creative engineering skills (and perhaps leadership aspirations) Plexus Technologies in Bathgate, Scotland could be the place for you.
What you will do
To perform engineering design services and other related product development and/or product commercialization support services.
Responsibilities:
- Develops engineering/product concepts that are high-quality, cost-appropriate, and satisfy the customer's requirements while establishing an area of technical specialty and mentoring others on the team (in-discipline).
- Utilizes appropriate tools and equipment to perform necessary design work including design creation, design analysis, and design verification.
- Demonstrates skill in multiple phases of the full product realization process, as it applies to their role.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently within most phases of the product realization process.
- Produces comprehensive project documentation in accordance with the quality and change management procedures and guidelines.
- Actively participates in peer reviews.
- Acts as the domain expert in support of customer and user engagement understanding their requirements in the context of the solution.
- Possess 10 or more years of industrial experience.
- Demonstrates experience in leading and owning the design of electronic products.
- Proficient in schematic capture using CAD tools like Cadence, Altium, or Mentor and simulation tools (e.g. Matlab).
- Demonstrates experience and expertise in analogue and/or digital technologies.
- Experience with microprocessor & microcontroller designs. Experience of board design using FPGA components.
- Experience in designing digital interfaces (i.e. SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet), memory devices and high-speed digital design.
- Experience in designing power conversion topologies including AC-DC and DC-DC converters, control systems, precision sensing and instrumentation.
- Design for EMC/ESD and electrical Safety regulations and circuit techniques to achieve compliance.
- Experience with electronic test and measurement equipment.
- Experienced in test verification techniques and qualification testing (e.g. EMC, Safety).
- Design for Manufacturing and Test.
- Ability to liaise with suppliers of key components and assemblies.
- Familiar with low battery design for battery powered products.
- Familiar with SI/PI analysis tools.
- Experience with industry-specific standards and regulations such as MIL-STD, ISO 13485 or other relevant standards.
- Demonstrates ability to write accurate and concise technical documentation.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Required Education/Experience:
Hold an MEng/MSc or BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
If you are an experienced engineer who is ready to take on new challenges, work on impactful projects, and advance in technical leadership roles, Plexus is the perfect place for you. Join our team and be part of an innovative organization dedicated to help create the products that build a better world!
Why you will love it?
At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.
At Plexus, you will find:
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A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
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Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment
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An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise
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Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
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Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
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Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields
Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:
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Bespoke development plan
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Online learning and formal development programs
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Full-time, permanent employment contract
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Enhanced pension contributions
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33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
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Paid family leave
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Private medical insurance
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Group income protection insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Volunteer time off
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Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
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Life assurance
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Occupational health
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Vision care discounts
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Discount schemes
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Company sick pay scheme
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Onsite gym/ discounted gym
Application Process
We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.
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What We Do
Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 20,000 individuals who are dedicated to providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is a global leader that specializes in serving customers in industries with highly complex products and demanding regulatory environments. Plexus delivers customer service excellence to leading companies by providing innovative, comprehensive solutions throughout a product’s lifecycle. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com
