Marcus Webb Associates Limited

Lead Electronics Engineer Paignton, Devon (Hybrid) Up to £100k + share options + benefits This is an exciting and new opportunity to join a start-up involved with the research, development and design of optics / photonic technologies. Their technologies radically improve network speed and energy efficiency. This role requires: Strong electronics product development experience within relevant technologies (see below) Excellent communication, organisation and motivational skills Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, start-up organisation Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable More: The lead electronics engineer / project lead will be the main liaison between internal and external hardware development teams. You will oversee outsourced hardware design and integration activities, including the development of custom ASICs and high-performance network interface cards. This will involve working with suppliers in the UK and USA and assure designs meet challenging and evolving requirements and product specifications. This role demands strong technical direction, supplier management, and program/risk oversight in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Also, good electronics design / development experience would be needed. (e.g. FPGA, ASIC or highspeed network interface or optical transceiver design for photonic devices or similar.) Candidates may have worked in other arenas involving highspeed network technologies (e.g. network, and data centre hardware, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products). Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI would be preferred. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) experience would be very useful. Skills / Experience required: Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader A degree or masters in a relevant subject area (e.g. electronics engineering) Extensive industry experience of delivering complex electronics products from concept to production in a similar environment (e.g. optical transceivers, photonics, network / data centre electronics, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products) Strong electronics product development knowledge (ideally FPGA / ASIC related) Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) would be excellent. The Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader role is based at the offices in Paignton, Devon and at least 3 days onsite per week is required. Some travel may be required between offices to supplier locations. Relocation assistance and working visas may be possible for the right candidate.

Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer Warwickshire, UK NOTE: This role is suited to a Principal Level engineer with extensive experience gained within electrified propulsion applications (e.g. Traction inverters, DC-DC converters or OBC) for land, aerospace or marine systems. £70-85k (flexible) + bonus + benefits Hybrid working: Leamington Spa. This role requires extensive experience of power electronics design aligned to e-mobility (electrified powertrain) applications. Engineers should be able to take products through the design lifecycle to validated prototype. Key elements: Power electronics design and development (electric powertrain systems / electrified propulsion applications (e.g. Traction inverters, DC-DC converters or OBC Technical leadership, customer facing and technical project delivery Working in a customer centric organisation you will be involved with taking power electronics designs from concept (blank page) to optimised prototypes, typically for e-mobility / electric vehicle applications but could also include clean energy applications. (e.g. inverter / motor controller, DCDC converter, OBC, etc) NOTE : e-mobility / electric vehicle applications could include automotive, aerospace, marine, defence and off-highway. More : Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer. The role could suit an engineer with at least 10 years of relevant industry experience or more Candidates should have: Strong communication skills (used to working directly with customers) Excellent track record in the design of power electronics (power inverters, AC/DC or DC/DC converters, or switch mode power supplies (SMPS for e-mobility applications or very similar Experience of designing digital and mixed signal control and interface circuit design would be great. Experience of PCB layout using tools such as Altium, etc, would be required. Experience of inverters / converters for vehicle electrification, motor control, or similar would be preferred. The company is involved with the design of electric drivetrain systems for e-mobility and clean energy applications (e.g. automotive electric vehicle etc). Candidates need experience of variable speed drives, DC-AC traction motors, PMSM control, DC-DC converters or OBC, etc. Required experience / skills: Principal Power Electronics Design Engineer Degree / master s degree in electrical, electronic engineering, etc) Strong communication skills (used to working directly with customers) Experience of leading projects and technically leading would be required. Extensive power electronics design ability (power inverters, AC/DC or DC/DC converters, or SMPS) for e-mobility applications (automotive / marine electric vehicles) or similar Experience of inverters / SMPS for vehicle electrification, motor control, or similar would be preferred (automotive, aerospace, marine, etc) Good practical engineering aptitude including the development of power electronics hardware in a lab, rig and vehicle environment for demanding applications. Able to work in a fast-paced, customer centric environment. Others : Beneficial: Power Electronics Design Engineer Development of systems in the simulation environment, HiL systems, etc Experience of designing digital and mixed signal control and interface circuit design would be great. Experience of PCB layout using tools such as Altium, etc, would be required. Experience of thermal management / cooling of power electronics systems would be great. Any experience of magnetic design would be useful (e.g. for electric motors) This principal power Electronics Design Engineer role is commutable from Birmingham. Redditch, Solihull, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Daventry, Rugby, Coventry and Lutterworth.

Senior / Principal Powertrain Systems Engineer Derbyshire, UK Salary: £60,000 £70,000 + Benefits (flexible salary) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Powertrain Systems Engineer to take a leading role in the design and development of base engine systems for a well-established engine manufacturing company based in Derbyshire, UK. Note: you will work on diesel and hydrogen combustion engine technologies. This is a principal / lead engineer position requiring strong technical knowledge, leadership capability, and a proven track record in systems-level design within the internal combustion engine (ICE) domain. The successful candidate will take ownership of major sub-systems within engine programmes and provide technical direction across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers. Note: This is not a CAD design role. It involves high-level systems engineering, including requirements capture, technical specification, tolerance analysis, validation planning, and supplier oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead systems-level design of internal combustion engine components and subsystems (diesel or gasoline), with full lifecycle ownership from concept through validation. Define technical specifications, lead DFMEA reviews, and coordinate design validation and verification activities. Act as the senior technical point of contact for suppliers delivering detailed component designs. Collaborate with in-house development, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent is achieved. Provide mentoring and technical leadership to less experienced engineers when required. Required Skills & Experience A degree (or higher qualification) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of post-graduate, industry-based experience in powertrain systems design, specifically in base engine systems. Proven experience in systems engineering for internal combustion engines across applications such as automotive, off-highway, rail, marine, or power generation. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more of the following systems (e.g. Valvetrain design (DOHC / SOHC), Timing gear systems, Crankcase ventilation (CCV), Aftertreatment systems (e.g., DEF / SCR), Fuel systems, including hydrogen experience, Air handling systems (e.g., intake manifolds, throttle bodies) Ability to interpret and manipulate CAD data (prior use of tools such as Creo or CATIA is advantageous). Experience overseeing validation testing and collaborating with external suppliers on technical delivery. Additional Information: This is a full-time, office-based role in Derbyshire, UK. Relocation and visa sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate. Commutable from: Rocester, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Burton-on-Trent.