Principal Electronic Design Engineer

Milton, Cambridgeshire
9 months ago
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronic Design Engineer to join a Cambridge based R&D company who are developing state-of-the-art medical devices technology.

You will be a dynamic individual and looking to take the next step in your career. This integral role will see you become the figurehead for electronics design and development, running a small team and overseeing product development to launch, liaising with customers, fostering relationships, project management and being the conduit between the development team and senior stakeholders.

In return you can expect a very competitive salary, excellent benefits package and first class R&D facilities.

  

Principal Electronics Design Engineer requirements

Excellent academics – At least a 2:1 Degree in electronic engineering or physics or a relevant discipline from a top University.

Recent and extensive experience in analogue and digital design.

Skilled in embedded software development (C / C++ )

Experience working as a Technical Lead / Project Manager / Mentor

Proven track record of electronic circuit design and electronic system design innovation.

Practical electronics skills (soldering, wiring, bench work, PCBs, etc)

Previous experience in medical devices development beneficial

Full product development experience (from conception to prototype to manufacture) beneficial.

Project management, project management, technical sales, customer/client liaison experience beneficial   

  

Salary: circa £80k - £95k + benefits

Vacancy Location: Cambridgeshire (Commutable from Peterborough, Cambridge, Northampton, Bedford, St Neots, Stevenage, Milton Keynes, etc)

  

For more about this opportunity please contact Adam Mayne ((url removed))

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