Electronics Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge

Newton Colmore
Cambridge
2 months ago
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Electronics Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge

Due to the expanding nature of Medical Devices, Wearable Technologies, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and other advanced technologies, we are looking for someone to work on the invention of new Medical Devices. Based in Cambridge, you will be collaborating with engineers and scientists on the development of industry‑changing, life‑saving, and life‑improving medical devices.


Technologies are developing all the time, and this organisation needs to stay at the forefront of technological breakthroughs. Due to this, they need experienced Electronics Engineers who are happy to work across several different projects.


We ideally need someone who has past experience with Medical Devices within ISO 13485 or EN 60601 standards.


While working on brand‑new technologies, you will be problem‑solving and thinking up exciting new ways of approaching problems on projects. This will keep your role very interesting, meaning it is unlikely that you will ever get bored in this role.


Apart from past experiences as an Electronics Engineer in Medical Devices, it is expected that you would hold a degree in an Electronics Engineering field that led you into this line of work.


You will be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, bonus, pension, gym membership, free lunches, and other excellent benefits.


I expect a lot of interest in this role, so if you are interested, I would suggest making an application now or risk missing out.


For more general information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed) or make an application, and one of our team at Newton Colmore will contact you. Please note we will not be able to discuss the role specifics until we have a copy of your CV.


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