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

At Denchi, 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 seeking a skilled and motivated Electronic Engineer to join our engineering team. This role involves the design, development, testing, and validation of advanced electronic systems, with a particular focus on battery management systems (BMS), power electronics, and embedded control solutions.

You will contribute across the full product lifecycle, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, compliant, and high-performance solutions.

·       Design and develop electronic circuits and systems, including analogue, digital, and power electronics

·       Develop and optimise battery management systems (BMS) and associated control electronics

·       Produce schematic designs and PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools

·       Conduct simulation, analysis, and validation of electronic designs

·       Support prototype builds, testing, and debugging activities

·       Generate and maintain technical documentation (design specs, test procedures, reports)

·       Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. IEC, ISO, defence standards where applicable)

·       Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated system performance

·       Support design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Skills & Experience
·       3+ years of experience within an electronics business

·       Degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline

·       Proven experience in electronic design (analogue, digital, or power electronics)

·       Strong understanding of circuit design, component selection, and system integration

·       Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g. Altium, OrCAD, KiCad)

·       Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators)

·       Knowledge of embedded systems and microcontroller-based design

·       Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electronic systems

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Effective communication and teamwork abilities

 

Desirable Skills & Experience
·       Experience with battery technologies and battery management systems

·       Knowledge of safety-critical or regulated environments (defence, aerospace, medical)

·       Experience with EMC/EMI design and testing

·       Familiarity with embedded C/C++ or firmware development

·       Understanding of functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508)

·       Experience with environmental testing and ruggedised system design

 

Personal Attributes
·       Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality

·       Proactive and self-motivated

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

·       Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment

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.