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Embedded Systems Engineer
Rentokil Initial. Conduct root cause analysis and execute design modifications, hardware upgrades, and performance enhancements for existing electronic products .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product development lifecycle, including root cause analysis, design modifications, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and optimizing product costs while ensuring quality and performance enhancements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Altium Designer ProficiencyPCB Assembly ExperienceProduct Development Lifecycle ManagementFirmware and Software Modification OversightBSc or BEng in Electronics Engineering
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Hard Skills
Root Cause AnalysisDesign ModificationsHardware UpgradesPerformance EnhancementsTechnical Release ManagementProduct Approval ProcessesFirmware ModificationScripting LanguagesRisk MitigationBill of Materials Optimization
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication
Industry Keywords
Electronics DevelopmentQuality AssuranceInternational Regulatory StandardsCost-Optimization InitiativesMulti-National Organization
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyJavaScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct root cause analysis and execute design modifications, hardware upgrades, and performance enhancements for existing electronic products
- Lead cross-functional product change and cost-optimization initiatives alongside Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, IT, and Marketing teams
- Oversee technical release management, product approval processes, product variant documentation, and Engineering Change Notes (ECN)
- Document, control, and oversee processes for firmware and software modifications across connected devices
- Partner with validation teams to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with international and regional regulatory standards
- Serve as technical liaison with external electronics suppliers, contract manufacturers, and assembly partners
- Lead hardware development, product optimization, and sustaining engineering across global markets
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proficient in Altium Designer (Schematic capture, PCB layout)
- Direct experience with PCB assembly (PCBA), hardware testing, and multi-component assembled devices
- Methodological approach to electronics development utilizing technical models, test data generation, and risk mitigation over empirical trial-and-error
- Basic knowledge of scripting languages, such as JavaScript
- BSc or BEng (Honours) in Electronics Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Senior-level experience across the full product development lifecycle in a matrixed, multi-national organization
- Understanding of product cost structures, Bill of Materials (BOM) optimization, manufacturing cost drivers, and commercial viability
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
- 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in service benefit
- Healthcare
- Free parking