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Electronic Design ManagerSpirax-Sarco Engineering  • Redruth, CORNWALL, GB
Electronic Design Manager

Electronic Design Manager

Spirax-Sarco Engineering • Redruth, CORNWALL, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Electronic Design Manager

Location : Redruth, Cornwall

Location Type : Hybrid / 2 / 3 home / office

Website : Group :

Watson-Marlow Fluid TechnologySolutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national

industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of

steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid

technologies.

When you join us, you

will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in

challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to

help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Job Summary :

Watson Marlow, a global leader in fluid

management technologies, is seeking an experienced and innovative Electronics

Design Manager to join our dynamic New Product Innovation (NPI) Engineering

team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our

industry-leading products by leading the design, development, and delivery of

advanced electronic solutions for pumping applications that set new standards

for reliability, efficiency, and performance. The successful candidate will

play a pivotal part in driving excellence in electronics engineering, fostering

a culture of creativity, collaboration, and technical rigor across

multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Management :

  • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing electronics design team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and career development support.
  • Set clear objectives, manage performance, and conduct regular appraisals to ensure a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent in line with Watson Marlow’s growth strategy and values.

Project Management :

  • Spearhead the planning and execution of electronics design projects from concept through to production, meeting timeline, budget, and quality objectives.
  • Liaise closely with cross-functional teams—including mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers—to ensure seamless integration of electronic systems into complete product solutions.
  • Oversee risk management procedures, design verification processes, and ensure robust documentation at all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Technical Excellence :

  • Drive technological innovation by staying abreast of emerging trends in electronics, sensor technologies, embedded systems, and regulatory standards relevant to fluid management and process industries.
  • Establish and uphold best practices in circuit design, PCB layout, embedded firmware, and hardware-software integration.
  • Review technical designs, schematics, and prototypes, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards, including EMC, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication :

  • Act as the main point of contact for electronics design matters within the business, communicating progress, risks, and opportunities to senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Work closely with product management, sales, and customer support teams to translate market requirements and customer feedback into innovative design solutions.
  • Participate in customer visits, technical demonstrations, and field trials to ensure products meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
  • Continuous Improvement & Quality :

  • Promote a culture of quality, reliability, and continuous improvement throughout the electronics engineering group.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product or process failures.
  • Champion the adoption of modern design methodologies, such as Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT), and robust prototyping techniques.
  • Budgeting & Resource Allocation :

  • Develop and manage budgets for the electronics design function, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across projects.
  • Monitor expenditure, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure project delivery within agreed financial parameters.
  • Skills / Experience :

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. A Master’s or PhD is advantageous.
  • Experience : Proven track record (minimum 7 years) in electronics design and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role within a high-technology, regulated industry—preferably industrial automation, instrumentation, or fluid management sectors.
  • Technical Proficiency : Expertise in analogue and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded firmware development (C / C++, VHDL / Verilog, .Proficient with electronics CAD tools (., Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle) and simulation software.Experience with design for EMC, safety standards (., CE, UL), and product certification processes.Strong understanding of sensor technologies, signal processing, power electronics, and system integration challenges.Knowledge of IoT, wireless communication protocols, and cybersecurity for embedded systems is highly desirable.
  • Project Management : Demonstrated experience managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously, delivering on time and within budget.
  • People Management : Ability to inspire, coach, and develop engineering talent while fostering an inclusive, collaborative team culture.
  • Communication : Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem Solving : Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including :

  • A competitive salary
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A generous holiday allowance
  • Three days’ paid volunteering leave
  • Life assurance
  • Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
  • Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

    We are passionate

    about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be

    themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive

    teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across

    social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities,

    abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and

    everything else that makes us human and unique.

    We want everyone to

    be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for

    flexible working.

    We know that

    everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a

    range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These

    include

  • Gender-neutral parental leave
  • 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
  • Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
  • Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more
  • Learn more at .

    We are also a

    Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this

    scheme, please select this option in our application form.

    We are an

    equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse

    workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

    If you

    require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

    Company

    Overview

    At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we

    are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace

    where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in

    manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the

    life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products,

    including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use

    applications.

    Our shared Purpose is to

    create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more

    efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role

    in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as

    diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power

    Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we

    provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in

    daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

    Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides

    our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our

    colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers,

    communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly

    equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

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