We're Hiring: Control and Electronics Engineer

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Full time/Permanent/Hybrid work pattern 4/1

Established nearly 30 years ago, Peak Scientific is a leading innovator in the design, manufacture and support of high-performance gas generators for analytical laboratories, with direct operations in every continent around the world. This success is a result of a continual focus on manufacturing cutting-edge products and in directly supporting customers across the world with industry-leading service and maintenance. With over 20 overseas offices across every continent and over 700 staff globally, Peak is one of Scotland’s manufacturing success stories of the past decade.

The Control and Electronics Engineer is a new role to support the growth and demand that our cutting-edge quality our gas generators provide. In this role, you’ll design, develop, test, and maintain our cutting-edge gas generators and embedded systems. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and drive product excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and building embedded systems, including firmware development
• Testing, debugging, and maintaining embedded systems
• Enhancing system efficiency and stability post-development
• Collaborating with internal teams and customers to tailor solutions
• Supporting legacy PLC-based control systems
• Assisting in the development of production processes and procedures
• Ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing operations

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering (BSc/MSc)
• 1–2 years’ experience in a controls/electronics-focused role
• Strong programming skills in C or C++
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems development and debugging
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and Altium Designer (schematic capture & PCB layout)
• Proficiency in embedded communication protocols
• Working knowledge of PLC-based controllers and software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a passion for embedded systems
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is a plus

The Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (27 days annual leave + 4 fixed public holidays)
• Flexible start times (start work any time between 7.00am and 9.00am and complete your core hours for the day)
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to an additional 5 days per annum)
• Additional annual leave for long service
• 3 x annual salary life assurance
• Company pension scheme – 6% employer contributions
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Dogs at Work Colleagues may be able to bring their dog to work following our Dogs at Work Guidelines
• Birthday gift of chocolates or wine
• Subsidised canteen, and fresh fruit twice a week
• Company doctor who can provide onsite medical check-ups/GP appointment
• Access to over 2,500 online training courses on our Learning Management System PLATO
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Vodafone discounts

Peak Scientific values are structured around our colleagues, our customers and our service, and while our approach and atmosphere within the business is fun, friendly and informal, our priority is always on delivering successful outcomes for our customers.

Peak Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their religion and beliefs, race, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability or any other protected classification.