| Vacancy: | Electronics Engineer
| Duration: | Permanent
| Location: | Thurso

At Denchi Power, we offer an environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your ideas will have a real impact. Denchi has 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing batteries from our base in Thurso, Scotland, we proudly serve blue chip customers in defence, security, aerospace, oil and gas, and renewables markets. We are entering a new phase of growth and we need exceptional talent to grow alongside us.

The Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the design of electronics to support the management, protection, and charging of batteries ranging in size from Wh to MWh. The role encompasses all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept and design through to development, verification, and ongoing product support.

·       Create schematic-level designs and PCB layouts for Battery Management Systems (BMS) and chargers.

·       Conduct bench testing to validate design concepts.

·       Manage component obsolescence and ensure design robustness.

·       Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Support Engineers and System Engineers.

·       Provide through-life support for deployed systems.

·       Following the company’s Electronic Design process.

·       Strong structured approach to electronics design

·       Demonstrable professional experience across the full lifecycle of electronic systems.

·       Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience (e.g. within renewables, aerospace, defence, energy, or environmental sectors).

·       Schematic design capability using industry-standard tools.

·       Experience in PCB layout design and testing.

·       Excellent written, verbal communication, and organisational skills.

 

·       Experience with battery management systems, particularly Lithium-Ion.

·       Knowledge of formal design methods, documentation, and verification techniques.

·       Experience of power electronics

·       Experience working in flexible fast paced environment.

·       Experience with ATEX/Ex systems

·       Proficiency in Altium or similar CAD tools for circuit design and layout.

 

Full time hours of work Monday - Friday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am to 12.30pm 

Benefits:
In this role you will benefit from:
 
· Competitive salary – living wage employer
· Flexible parental and adoption policies
· Cycle to work scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Group Life Assurance Scheme
· Training & development budget
· Pension contribution
· 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
 
 The local area:
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland offers some truly amazing lifestyle opportunities including:

· Stunning scenery featuring iconic mountains and flat rolling moorlands right on your doorstep.

· The world famous Royal Dornoch golf course.

· An internationally recognised surf spot around the Thurso East reef with beautiful beaches and bays, wildlife, hills, and big skies.

· Friendly thriving communities.

·  Excellent local transport links to surrounding areas, including Inverness.
 
 Our culture:
Each member of our team is encouraged by a working culture that offers empowerment, collaboration, and innovation to drive continuous improvement and outstanding engineered solutions.
 If you join the team at Denchi you will be working and collaborating with exceptional people from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds, many of whom are specialists in their specific area of expertise and are passionate about what they do.
 
 Diversity, equity, and inclusion:
Here at Denchi, our people are at the heart of what we do, which is why we are committed to being an employer that allows our staff to bring their true selves to work each day.  We understand that diversity is a key to success and that what makes each of us different, strengthens us. 
  

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive working environment where all qualified applications are welcomed regardless of gender, race, religion, age, socio-economic background, disability, sexual or gender orientation. We value people for who they are and the contribution they make. We are powering an inclusive future for all.
 
 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to undergo Baseline Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

 We would love to hear from you if you think you have the skills, mindset, or experience for the job - even if you don’t match some of the items we’ve listed. Full training will be provided and we believe in hiring the whole person, not just what’s on your CV.