A Lead Test Engineer with a proven background in an Electronic Manufacturing environment will bring their commitment to quality and service, their ability to inspire a team and their hands-on skills to an award-winning Technology company offering a competitive salary package and career stability.

The successful Lead Test Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the efficient production of a range of mission critical electronic and mechanical devices; undertaking troubleshooting and resolving issues, maintaining detailed documentation adhering to quality and safety standards.

The ideal Lead Test Engineer will bring:

• A formal Electronic Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent).
• Hands-on fault finding skills, SMT soldering skills and experience of working with a range of test equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic assembly techniques and a good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Familiarity with EMC standards.
• Experience of leading a small team of technicians.
• Strong communication skills.

This role offers a competitive salary package with a discretionary bonus, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, variable start/finish times, free snacks and more.

Refrigeration Service Engineer

Cambridgeshire

45-49k + OT + Standby

What You’ll be doing

As a Service Engineer your goal is simple: to help our clients and deliver an outstanding service. Diagnosing, fault-finding, and fixing problems is the name of the game.

Our client sites include a wide range of industrial and commercial premises such as food processing, offices, pharmaceuticals, domestic, and many more. This branch does predominantly air conditioning, plus some refrigeration on varying scales.

We hold the highest accreditations with the best-known brands such as Danfoss, Mitsubishi, Daikin, Panasonic and Fujitsu. This gives our engineers access to the latest manufacturers’ training and technical support.

You will have your own, high spec, fully racked van to travel to sites. And your own tablet for receiving your jobs, completing service sheets, etc.

It’s a busy, sometimes pressurized job, which is the nature of our industry. But you have a supportive team and many highly skilled, experienced colleagues to call on and to learn from.

What do you need to have

Demonstrable knowledge and experience as a mobile air conditioning service engineer.

You need to hold Refrigerant handling C&G2079 or equivalent and a full UK driving Licence.

An industry-specific training qualification, at NVQ2 level, would be an added advantage.

Due to the safeguarding requirements of our customers, many of whom are schools or hospitals, we complete confidential criminal record checks on all roles that attend customer sites. If you are successful, you will be required to complete an advanced DBS check with a barred lists check. We strictly follow the DBS code of practice and comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

What’s in it for you

paid travel time, overtime, and standby rates.

Excellent training opportunities.

25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

Pension Scheme.

Working hours are 40 hours per week, plus overtime.

Engineers take turns to be on standby for out-of-hours calls and are paid a standby allowance plus overtime if they are called out.

Our client is a well‑funded, Cambridge‑based IoT technology company developing high‑volume connected hardware products used globally. Their technology is deployed at scale and operates in demanding real‑world environments, requiring robust, well‑engineered electronics and strong manufacturing processes. They are now looking to hire an experienced Electronics Engineer / Hardware Engineer to play a key role in the design, development and productionisation of new and existing hardware platforms. This role covers the full electronics lifecycle, from concept and schematic design through to prototype build, testing, certification and volume manufacture. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team you will take ownership of electronics design decisions on commercially critical products. Key Responsibilities Component selection with consideration for cost, availability and reliability Schematic capture PCB layout oversight PCB design reviews Design and support production‑ready PCBs Diagnostics and fault‑finding of PCB‑level issues Design and specification of production test jigs Establish and maintain DRC and design review processes Manage EMC, safety and regulatory approval processes Prototyping and bench testing Coordinate and oversee the manufacture of prototype and pre‑production unitsRequired Experience circa 5 years’ experience in electronics or hardware development Strong practical debugging skills using oscilloscopes, multimeters and similar lab equipment Experience working with products intended for volume manufacture Able to balance hands‑on technical work with manufacturing and compliance requirementsDesirable experience PCB layout experience (Altium) Low‑power or battery‑operated system design RF design and testing Environmental or weather‑resistant product designAs a hands on electronics role it is based on site 5 days a week in Cambridge. Easily accessible from Cambridge North Station. International travel is also expected, particularly in the first 6 months, to support NPI at manufacturing sites including test strategies and transition into volume manufacture

Senior Electronics & Software Product Engineer

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electronics & Software Product Engineer to join a well-established UK technology consultancy specialising in the development of innovative products for regulated and safety-critical markets, including medical devices and advanced electromechanical systems.

This role is ideal for an experienced electronics and embedded software engineer who has successfully delivered multiple product development programmes and is looking to take on increased technical responsibility while remaining hands-on within a collaborative engineering environment.

Main Responsibilities of the Senior Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge):

• Design and develop electronic circuits and embedded software for complex new products.
• Integrate electronics, software, and electromechanical design through to manufacture.
• Deliver structured technical progress updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support products through the full development lifecycle, from concept to production planning.
• Contribute to project leadership activities and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Assist, over time, with developing new technical opportunities into commercial programmes.

Requirements of the Senior Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge):

• Proven industry experience in electronic circuit design and embedded software development.
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• First-class or 2:1 degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

Desirable Experience:

• Experience delivering products from concept through to manufacture.
• Background in regulated or safety-critical product development.
• Exposure to project leadership or technical team coordination.
• Interest in supporting customer engagement or business development activities.

To apply for this Senior Electronics & Software Product Engineer role, please send your CV to:

01582 878 830

My job

Multiskilled Engineer
Location: Huntington

Purpose
To maintain, and continuously improve the factory, plant items and services.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned maintenance to enable manufacturing process to be carried out efficiently
• To continuously improve plant, by suggesting and trying new technologies
• To install and commission new plant to quality standards specified by the company
• Ensure plant is maintained in a safe working condition, to legal & environmental standards
• Carry out projects as assigned, effectively and within budget
• To minimize downtime by reporting faults in an efficient and timely manner
• Work with the production manager and plan in line changeovers and set ups
• The upkeep of all plant rooms and water treatment systems (Trained personnel)
• To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc.
• To Identify and display a positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement within your area of responsibility. Assist others in the implementation of change and provide feedback for improvement for the processes in which you are involved.
• To fully comply with the company behaviour polices and values

Essential Criteria:

• PPM system
• Electrical fault finding
• Mechanical fault finding
• Line changeovers & Set-ups
• Belt breaks
• Scissor lift licence
• Hydraulic fault finding
• Packaging equipment
• Welding, TIG
• Refrigeration equipment
• Boiler
• SAP

Desirable Criteria:

• Water treatment
• Refrigeration fault finding
• BA trained
• Stainless fabrication
• Welding, TIG, MIG & ARC
• Electrical installation
• Ammonia handling certified
• First Aid Trained
• Electrical inspection & testing
• 18th Edition C&G
• Gearbox rebuilding
• Pump rebuilding

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

What we’ll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

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Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership

Experienced (>10y) Hardware Platform Architect to support Hardware Platform team. You will work with the SoC teams, architects and platform leads to help define, influence, align and agree technical requirements and features for implementation. Assess design trade-offs to develop the most optimal solution for our customers and development partners.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with technical leads, product managers and SoC development teams to translate technical requirements into platform architecture specifications addressing the embedded compute and infrastructure or server market segments
• Evaluate architecture proposals and features and coordinate across Silicon Architects, hardware, software and platforms to align all parties to a common vision
• Liaise with board hardware designers to drive specifications into implementation for schematic and PCB aligning with Packaging SI and PI Engineers.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and credibly across audiences ranging from individual hardware and software engineers to architects and technology leads

Qualifications:

• Deep technical background and solid understanding of SoC architectures, memory interfacesand platforms involving embedded compute, AI or related fields
• Experience with high-speed interface standards (PCIe Gen5/6, LPDDR5/6) and peripherals for embedded compute
• Competence with embedded system board design, designing with complex LSI devices such as FPGAs and embedded firmware and power management ICs
• Experience of EDA tools for schematic entry, PCB layout from a board-design perspective (Cadence OrCAD CIS, Allegro PCB suite)
• Strong knowledge of PCB stack-up definition, controlled impedance routing guidelines for complex stack-ups and topologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and influential across multiple teams and geographies
• Ability to drive progress in an ambiguous environment with evolving needs

We have had an exciting opportunity become available for Digital Verification engineers in Cambridge.

Imagine the innovations we could achieve if production-ready, commercial-grade IP and engineering systems were freely available. Open-source development has the potential to transform the semiconductor industry.

Our Ibex CPU and OpenTitan Root of Trust projects have reached production silicon, working with world-leading partners including Google and combining open-source principles with best-practice chip design methodologies.

The Role

You will apply industrial-strength design verification to high-quality open-source designs, helping raise verification standards to the highest commercial level. Your work will span block- and system-level verification across designs including OpenTitan, RISC-V cores, cryptographic CPUs (OTBN), crypto accelerators, and peripherals such as USB, I2C, and SPI.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches
• Develop verification plans, tests, and coverage
• Review open-source contributions and debug regressions
• Contribute to test and CI infrastructure
• Collaborate with partners to support successful tapeouts

Requirements

Essential

• 5+ years industry experience in design verification
• Strong SystemVerilog and UVM experience
• Full verification lifecycle experience through tapeout
• C and/or Python for tests and automation
• Git/GitHub and collaborative team experience

Desirable

• Formal verification (e.g. Jasper)
• RISC-V or ISA experience
• Security verification knowledge
• Silicon bring-up or post-silicon debug
• Technical leadership experience

Automatic Gate Engineer£42,000 - £44,000 + Training + Van + Mon-FriRoyston, Hertfordshire (Local Patch)Are you an Automatic Gate Engineer, with a mechanical or electrical background looking for a long-term, stable role installing automated gates within a local patch, with structured training? (Training on Automated Gates)On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established automated gate specialist with a strong reputation across domestic and commercial sites. You’ll be part of a close-knit installation team, working within an hour of the Royston base, installing complete gate systems from the ground up.Due to continued growth and internal progression, this company is looking to bring in an Installation Engineer to strengthen their existing team and step into a key hands-on role.This role would suit an Installation Engineer with automated gate installation experience or similar, happy working as part of a 2-man team, who enjoys varied site work and wants consistency, support, and a healthy work-life balance.

The Role:* Installing automated gate systems on domestic and commercial sites* Part of a 2-man team (Installation Engineer + Groundworker)* Installing gates, posts, rams, hinges, safety edges, magnetic loops, intercoms, and access control* Setting out gate geometry, alignment, and automation components* Local patch - typically within a 40-mile / 1-hour radius of Royston* Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

The Person:

* Automatic Gate Engineer with a mechanical or electrical background* Comfortable with hydraulics, mechanical installation, and basic electrics* Happy working outdoors and on varied sites

Ref:BBBH23500AKeywords: Automated Gates, Gate, Installation Engineer, Gate Engineer, Gate Automation, Access Control, Intercom, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electrical, Hertfordshire, Royston, CambridgeIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Royston

Salary - Negotiable DOE

Monday-Friday day 40 hours per week with flexible hours.

Your new company:

Based near Royston, you will be joining a well-known construction equipment manufacturing business.Due to continued business and an increase in sales, they are now seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to join their manufacturing team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across CAD, prototyping, and testing environments, and taking ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture. If you are an experienced product development engineer or similar with a CAD background, this is a great next step for you!

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Review and evaluate proposed concepts from multiple sources
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD designs (Inventor used)
• Define performance criteria and conduct virtual testing (e.g., stress analysis etc)
• Create technical specifications and summary reports
• Carry out testing and validation of produced products

This is just a summary of duties, and other responsibilities will be required.

Skills & Experience required:

• Minimum 6 months’ experience in R&D for a specialist product - engineering or construction product.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Practical, hands-on engineering experience (e.g., Assembly, metalwork, test rigs, fabrication)
• Strong CAD skills in 2D & 3D CAD, -Ideally Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Ability to bring designs to life and create product specifications

What you need to do now if you’re interested in this role:

Click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on 01603580180 for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Hardware Engineer (Electronics) Cambridge | 5 days on site £55k - £70k Are you a hands-on electronics engineer who enjoys owning designs from concept through to production? Do you have a passion for the automotive world? We’re working with a Cambridge-based engineering business developing advanced automotive electronic systems. This role offers full lifecycle involvement, from architectural development and circuit design through to validation, testing, and production support. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys solving practical hardware challenges and seeing products out in the real world. What you’ll be doing: You’ll be responsible for the architectural development of electronic systems in line with automotive standards, carrying out detailed circuit design, analysis, and documentation. The role includes hands-on schematic capture, PCB layout support, debugging, verification and validation testing, and taking ownership of designs through to production. You’ll work closely with firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams, contribute to continuous improvement of tools and processes, and ensure designs are robust, reliable, and fully documented for long-term product support. What we’re looking for: Experience in electronic hardware design within a regulated or automotive environment. Strong analogue, digital, and power circuit design skills (including MOSFETs, motor/solenoid interfaces, current sensing, op-amps). Experience taking products from architecture through to production, including validation, EMC/environmental testing, and design for manufacture. Familiarity with automotive microcontrollers and communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, Ethernet). Confident using lab equipment, schematic capture tools (ideally Altium), and supporting PCB layout. Keen to express your interest, or find out more? Option 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting) Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)

Senior RF Test Engineer St Neots (PE19) - Permanent - Onsite

• £45,000 - £58,000
• 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down
• Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Annual Wellbeing allowance
• Two pension schemes to choose from
• Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members
• Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
• Share Save scheme
• Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Career development support

Come and join our expanding Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS) which is made up of 60+electronic warfare specialists. From all manner of backgrounds, our engineers, scientists, and ex-military personnel combine their experience to help our customers achieve the true operational potential and help keep their people and platforms safe.

We are building anew team led by our Principal RF Test Engineer at a state-of-the-art test and evaluation facility at our head office in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. You will help plan and support domestic and international trials within the facility, while working with both present and future technology. You will become a SME in the operation of software and hardware models, applying doctrinal methods to simulation scenarios.

You will play a crucial part integrating, configuring and verifying performance of a wide range of components used within a laboratory environment. This will involve the generation of test programmes using a variety of test equipment.

You will assist in running laboratory trials, ensuring customers can validate the performance of assets within a synthetic test environment.

Working autonomously, you will be crucial to ensure the success of key projects, all whilst being supported by our on-site MASS teams. This role works closely with our customers and your knowledge and technical insights will help shape planning, development, integration, and delivery of crucial national and international synthetic trials.

The invaluable experience you ll bring, to help us achieve more.

Essential:

• Experience creating test scripts/programmes (e.g. MATLAB, Python, or LabView).
• Understanding of synthetic testing environments.
• Operation of test equipment in a laboratory environment (e.g. Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum/Network Analysers).
• Experience with Direct Signal Injection (DSI) testing.
• Experience of analogue and digital RF circuitry.
• Strong background in EW systems and concepts, including radar systems.
• Working autonomously and tasking junior engineers.
• STEM Degree or extensive relevant experience / technical aptitude.

Desirable:

• Doctrinal experience with EW systems (e.g. radar, command and control, targeting and effectors).
• Experience Integration/calibration of hardware and software models into a laboratory environment.
• Creation of laboratory procedures.
• Version controlling hardware and software components.
• Experience working on agile projects.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme.

Our Non-negotiables:

Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be:

• A UK National and eligible to work in the UK
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government SC-level security clearance

Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!

A Lead Test Engineer with a proven background in an Electronic Manufacturing environment will bring their commitment to quality and service, their ability to inspire a team and their hands-on skills to an award-winning Technology company offering a competitive salary package and career stability.

The successful Lead Electronic Test Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the efficient production of a range of mission critical electronic and mechanical devices; undertaking troubleshooting and resolving issues, maintaining detailed documentation - adhering to quality and safety standards.

The ideal Lead Electronic Test Engineer will bring:

• A formal Electronic Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent).
• Hands-on fault finding skills, SMT soldering skills and experience of working with a range of test equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic assembly techniques and a good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Familiarity with EMC standards.
• Experience of leading a small team of technicians.
• Strong communication skills.

This role offers a competitive salary package with a discretionary bonus, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, variable start/finish times, free snacks and more.

Our client is a well-funded, Cambridge-based IoT technology company developing high-volume connected hardware products used globally. Their technology is deployed at scale and operates in demanding real-world environments, requiring robust, well-engineered electronics and strong manufacturing processes.They are now looking to hire an experiencedElectronics Engineer / Hardware Engineer to play a key role in the design, development and productionisation of new and existing hardware platforms.This role covers the full electronics lifecycle, from concept and schematic design through to prototype build, testing, certification and volume manufacture. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team you will take ownership of electronics design decisions on commercially critical products.Key Responsibilities

• Component selection with consideration for cost, availability and reliability
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout oversight
• PCB design reviews
• Design and support production-ready PCBs
• Diagnostics and fault-finding of PCB-level issues
• Design and specification of production test jigs
• Establish and maintain DRC and design review processes
• Manage EMC, safety and regulatory approval processes
• Prototyping and bench testing
• Coordinate and oversee the manufacture of prototype and pre-production units

Required Experience

• circa 5 years’ experience in electronics or hardware development
• Strong practical debugging skills using oscilloscopes, multimeters and similar lab equipment
• Experience working with products intended for volume manufacture
• Able to balance hands-on technical work with manufacturing and compliance requirements

Desirable experience

• PCB layout experience (Altium)
• Low-power or battery-operated system design
• RF design and testing
• Environmental or weather-resistant product design

As a hands on electronics role it is based on site 5 days a week in Cambridge. Easily accessible from Cambridge North Station. International travel is also expected, particularly in the first 6 months, to support NPI at manufacturing sites including test strategies and transition into volume manufacture.

Senior Design EngineerLocation: Peterborough Duration: 24-Month Contract(potential for extension)Pay Range: £30.00 - £38.80 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 08:30-16:45, Fri 08:30-16:15)Working Model: This role requires a 5-day-a-week in-office model

Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist Component Engineering team during a significant period of investment in New Product Introduction (NPI). This role focuses on developing design solutions for complex engine components, specifically for both traditional and alternative fuel applications.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced CAD Design: Execute expert-level modeling of complex geometry and surface modeling for major castings, specifically cylinder heads and blocks, using CREO 10.

System Layout: Develop the architecture of components interacting with valvetrains, lubrication, cooling, and breathing systems.

Risk Management: Lead and conduct FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to identify design risks and determine validation needs.

Production Readiness: Create technical drawings and data to support the release of parts for prototype and volume production.

Collaboration: Manage interactions with external suppliers using APQP methodology to develop cost-effective design solutions.

What You Will Have

Software Mastery: Expert proficiency in CREO 10 for complex surface modeling.

Experience: 4-6 years of design experience in CAD, with a focus on engine and mechanical components.

Technical Knowledge: A sound understanding of casting and machining processes for complex cast iron components.

Standards: Familiarity with component manufacturing and assembly principles, as well as data management software such as Teamcenter.

Education: A strong technical background, with an HNC or technical degree in mechanical or automotive engineering preferred.

Apply today!

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer with deep expertise in engine component design, particularly major castings such as cylinder heads and cylinder blocks.

Senior Design Engineer

Peterborough (5 days onsite) £50.00 - £51.31 per hour (Inside IR35) 24-Month Contract (Very Likely to Extend)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a high-performing Component Engineering team during an exciting period of investment and new product introduction.

The Opportunity

This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer with deep expertise in engine component design, particularly major castings such as cylinder heads and cylinder blocks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Cylinder Heads and Cylinder Blocks for diesel and alternative fuel applications
• Deliver full layout architecture through to detailed 3D modelling for cost-effective, production-ready solutions
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure designs meet durability, functional and customer requirements
• Conduct and lead FMEA activities to identify and mitigate design risks
• Plan and manage project and sub-project deliverables
• Generate and lead design reviews to gain stakeholder approval
• Develop drawings and technical documentation to required standards for prototype and volume release
• Work closely with suppliers using APQP methodology and tools

Essential Experience & Skills

• Expert-level CAD capability (CREO10), including complex geometry and surface modelling of major castings
• Strong experience designing cylinder heads and blocksSolid understanding of interacting systems: rotating systems, valvetrain, lubrication, cooling, breather systems, bolted joints & sealing
• Strong knowledge of casting and machining processes for complex cast iron components
• 4-6+ years CAD-based design experience
• Strong technical background (HNC, degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or equivalent experience)
• Understanding of component manufacturing and assembly principles
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within global teams
• Self-motivated with strong planning and delivery capability

If you are a driven Senior Design Engineer looking for your next long-term contract opportunity, apply now to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking engineering team!

Job: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Peterborough
Rate: £51.50 FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £37.50 paye
Duration: 24 months
As a Senior Design Engineer in the team, you will be expected to strong relevant design experience, knowledge of engines and be able to lead, plan and execute challenging tasks and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Designing of Cylinder Heads and Cylinder Blocks, including the layout architecture of these components, fully detailed modelling of these components ready for a cost-effective production ready design.
• Conducting risk assessment through effective FMEA generation on components and systems.
• Work with suppliers using APQP methodology and tools.

Requirements:

• Expertise in CAD geometry including surface modelling related to major castings using CREO.
• Understanding systems requirements that interact with these components.
• Strong understanding of casting and machining processes related to casting of complex cast iron components.

On-Site Working Required, No Sponsorship Available and UK Eyes only - SC Clearance desirable

Responsibilities:

Our client are looking for an experienced senior RF electronics engineer to join the team, possessing the experience necessary to play a key role in designing, building and testing new RF-based systems and products. In addition to the technical skills necessary, you will be comfortable explaining complex technical matters to non-technical customers.

The role provides the opportunity to use your technical skills to work with a team to follow exciting new ideas through from concept into reality. You will have the satisfaction of working with a supportive and experienced team of subject matter experts, in a state-of-the-art electronics lab containing the latest test and measurement equipment (spectrum/network analysis/anechoic chambers)

Key Requirements:

Good MEng in electronic engineering (or similar discipline).

6+ years post-graduate experience in designing RF-based circuits (e.g. for radios and/or radars).

Experience developing products and modules from concept through to successful design verification.

Good microwave, RF and analogue design and simulation skills. RF amplifier, filter and frequency synthesiser design.

Desirables:

o Radio and/or radar systems knowledge

o Team leadership and/or line management experience

o Digital circuit design skills

o Experience of mm-wave frequency design

Electronics Engineer - Vapourtec are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their team to support their development and productions teams. This is a full-time, permanent role based at their headquarters near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

About Vapourtec:

Vapourtec designs and manufactures innovative continuous flow chemistry and laboratory automation systems used worldwide in pharmaceutical, chemical, and academic research. Our products combine precision fluid handling, thermal control, sensors, and software to enable safer, more efficient chemical processes.

Company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: Our offer is a salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Holiday: 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Employee extras such as: Pension enrolment after qualifying period, Free on-site parking.

About the role:

As a Electronics Engineer you will support the development and production teams and perform maintenance of electronic systems used across Vapourtec’s product range. The role will involve working closely with mechanical, software, and applications teams to deliver robust, reliable, and manufacturable electronic solutions for laboratory instrumentation.

This is a hands-on role combining design, problem-solving, and practical engineering and batch testing within a regulated, safety-critical environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Build and test prototypes and production electronics, including batch testing and fault-finding/root-cause analysis.
• Support verification and validation activities, including EMC, safety testing, and compliance with CE, UKCA, EMC and Low Voltage Directive.
• Support transition from prototype to production, working with manufacturing, suppliers, and production technicians to resolve issues and document processes.
• Provide technical support for production, servicing, and field issues, contributing to continuous improvement and resolving obsolescence.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation (schematics, BOMs, test procedures) and follow internal quality and design control procedures.

About you:

As an Electronics Engineer, you will have a degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline, with experience designing and troubleshooting circuits and working with microcontroller-based systems and be familiar with embedded systems and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, RS485). You will be practical, methodical, and proactive, able to balance development and production support, work across disciplines, and explain technical issues clearly. Experience with PCB design tools, embedded systems, and knowledge of EMC, ESD, and electrical safety is desirable. Working hours are 40 hours p/w 9am - 5 :30pm, Monday to Friday.

A full UK driving license and access to own vehicle is required due to our location.

Candidates must be eligible to, and hold all relevant finalised paperwork to live and work in the UK.

If you have all the relevant skills and experience for the Electronics Engineer role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, PCB Design Engineer, Microcontroller Engineer, Test & Validation Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Electronic Design Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Technical Support Engineer.

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Commercially experienced FPGA Design Engineer (VHDL/Verilog) who also has good DSP skills will join the new FPGA team within a thriving Technical Consultancy; contributing to a range of projects including the very latest radar, communications and sensing applications.

The successful FPGA Design Engineer will translate customer requirements into robust FPGA based implementations. Youll bring proven commercial DSP experience and will ideally have worked with the Vivado toolchain, although other FPGA platforms will be considered.

Working closely with hardware, software and systems engineers, your development work will primarily target Xilinx silicon; delivering high quality FPGA/DSP designs and implementations; engaging with Clients on a technical level, undertaking design reviews and bringing your own ideas to solve challenging problems.

If you are an FPGA Design Engineer with strong DSP skills and are seeking a career move enabling you to broaden your technical knowledge this dynamic company can offer you stability, daily challenges and great working environment. Hybrid working available (3 days office / 2 WFH) and generous benefits package.

Salary: £45,000£55,000
Location: South Cambridgeshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design or Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established and innovative product development company. The company specialises in the design and development of electro-mechanical scientific instrumentation, taking products from initial concept through to full-scale production.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, leading the transfer of R&D concepts through to manufacturable products as well as factory testing activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by working on cutting-edge R&D projects and optimising concepts for seamless manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take R&D concepts to a manufacturable product
• Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFMA)
• Lead factory acceptance testing
• 3D CAD design
• Build and test prototypes
• Work closely with a cross-functional R&D team across electronics, software, and systems
• Participate in design reviews, problem-solving sessions and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong background in developing electro-mechanical systems
• Previous experience in taking a product to manufacture is a must
• Tooling, jigs and fixture design
• DFM and DFMA experience
• 3D CAD design skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of semi-automated/automated production lines is advantageous

If youre looking to join a business that values creativity, quality and innovation, then apply with a copy of your CV.

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 65,000- 85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You’ll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance Produce clear engineering documentation Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Desirable EMC / ESD-aware design experience Audio or RF system exposure Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!