Electronics Engineer

Automotive Electronics Engineer

📍 Colchester, Essex | 💰 £34,000 - £38,000 + Benefits | 🕒 Full-Time, Permanent

Join a Specialist Engineering Team at the Forefront of Automotive Electronics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Automotive Electronics Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering business specialising in the repair, testing, and remanufacture of automotive electronic systems. Working within a highly skilled technical team, you'll play a key role in diagnosing faults, repairing electronic assemblies, and restoring components to the highest quality standards.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong electronics background and an interest in automotive technology, including modern vehicle electronics and EV systems.

The Role

As an Automotive Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for the testing, diagnosis, repair, and validation of a wide range of automotive electronic components.

Key responsibilities include:

• Testing and diagnosing customer-returned automotive electronic units using specialist software and equipment
• Identifying electronic faults at both unit and PCB level
• Dismantling and repairing complex electronic assemblies
• Carrying out PCB-level repairs and component replacement
• Restoring electronic modules to original performance and quality standards
• Performing final functional testing and quality inspections
• Collaborating with fellow engineers to share technical knowledge and support continuous improvement initiatives

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Strong practical knowledge of electronics and fault-finding techniques
• The ability to read and interpret circuit schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience of PCB-level soldering and electronic component handling
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools
• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment

Desirable experience:

• Automotive electronics, vehicle electrical systems, ECUs, or EV technologies
• Previous experience in a repair, manufacturing, remanufacturing, or electronics engineering environment

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Opportunities for career progression within a specialist engineering field
• The chance to develop highly sought-after skills within a niche and growing industry
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking

Location

Based in Colchester, Essex. This is a fully site-based role, so applicants should be able to reliably commute or be willing to relocate prior to starting.