Novo Executive Search
Design Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
DESIGN ENGINEER
HERTFORDSHIRE
THE CLIENT
Our client is a globally respected leader in lighting solutions supplying into a variety of markets. With a current turnover of around £30m in Europe, they are looking to grow to £45m+ over the next 3 years. A key component to this growth will include a strong strategic focus on expanding their footprint in continental Europe, as well as developing successful new product ranges for a range of industries in line with the company’s strategy.
Due to these growth plans, the company are looking to recruit an experienced Design Engineer who will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of innovative lighting products, while contributing to the continued success of a respected global brand.
THE ROLE – DESIGN ENGINEER
The Design Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, development, testing, and validation of lighting systems. This role will involve hands-on engineering across electronic, mechanical, and optical design, with a strong focus on mechanical design, electronics, and PCBA development, alongside the creation of technical documentation in line with industry regulations and standards.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The successful candidate will contribute to delivering robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs while supporting new product introduction, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer-specific development projects on time and within budget.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates will have strong engineering fundamentals, a hands-on approach, and experience working within a product development environment in a relevant industry.
Candidates’ experience will also include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 5–10 years of engineering experience within lighting or a relevant sector
- Strong hands-on experience in electronic design and PCBA development
- Experience working in a manufacturing or product development environment (high-volume preferred)
- Knowledge of LED lighting systems, associated electronics, and control circuitry
- Knowledge of power electronics, particularly DC-DC converter design and power supply development
- Understanding of manufacturing materials – primarily plastics and metals
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes
- Experience supporting PCBA documentation, release processes, and change control
- Awareness of EMC, thermal, and reliability design principles
- Good problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performance organisation with a clear vision, strong investment, and significant growth potential. You will work closely with senior engineering, project management, and supply chain teams to support the development and delivery of innovative products, with the chance to make a tangible impact within a respected global brand.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills