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Looking for top Hardware Engineer jobs in Cambridge? Discover the latest opportunities tailored for skilled hardware engineers in one of the UK’s leading tech hubs. Whether you specialize in circuit design, embedded systems, or FPGA development, find your next role in Cambridge’s thriving hardware industry right here on Haystack. Start your career journey today with the best hardware engineering jobs in Cambridge!
White Goods Engineer
CV Bay Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£30,000 - £35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

White Goods Engineer / Domestic Appliance Engineer

Basic salary from £30,000 - £35,000 / 42.5hr week / Mon - Fri work / Up to £1000 per month in bonuses / Van + Fuel card!

We have been trading now for over 40 years and have successfully built a huge understanding of all multi-brand appliances. Our Engineers have been with us for a long time and have excellent experience in the appliance industry!

Key Responsibilities:

Repair of all multi-brand white goods appliances: washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, refrigeration and cookers.
Fault finding on white goods appliances
Field based meeting clients - Customer facing position Essential Qualifications / Experience:

Relevant white goods engineering experience
Domestic gas (CCN1/CKR1) or F-Gas Qualifications would be an advantage
Full Driver’s Licence Package:

Basic from £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience/qualifications & location)
42.5hr week (30 min lunch break included in this)
Monday - Friday work
Bonus scheme - You can earn up to £1,000 per month
20 days + 8 bank holidays
Pension
Citroen Berlingo Van
Fuel Card
Uniform
Smart Phone
Laptop
Childcare voucher scheme
On-going training provided and funded!
If this position is of interest to you please call #Georgia CV Bay on (phone number removed)
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Platform Recruitment
Cambridge
In office
Mid - Senior
£45,000 - £55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Mechanical Design Engineer – Product Development
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £45k-£55k dependent on experience
About The Role:
Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist product development company that designs and manufactures precision electro-mechanical instruments and is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead new product development and product improvement projects. You’ll work across concept generation, detailed design, prototyping, testing and preparing products for manufacture, collaborating closely with engineers, suppliers and technical partners.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop products from early-stage concepts to production
* Lead all NPD
* Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings
* Plan and run experiments, analyse data and report findings
* Integrate mechanical and electronic components
* Prepare documentation including BOMs, production packs and test procedures
* Project management
Key Requirements:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
* Experienced in taking products from concept to manufacture
* Background in developing electro-mechanical products and instruments
* Strong CAD skills
* Hands-on approach to prototyping and testing
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
If you’re an engineer with a passion for solving complex problems, developing innovative products, and taking ownership across the full development cycle, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV

Mechanical Design Engineer
Permanent Futures Limited
Multiple locations
In office
Mid
£40,000 - £45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are on the lookout for a Mechanical Design Engineer to design sheet metal and plastic enclosures, and additional mechanical components, for an electro-mechanical engineering business. You will be utilising processes such as material extrusion, fabrication and casting plus exciting technologies such as injection moulding. Production assistance with the design of jigs/fixtures will also be required from time to time.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and at least three years of design experience in all types of enclosures for a high volume manufacturing business. It would be beneficial for the appointed Mechanical Design Engineer to have experience in industrial/product design and have a flair for the aesthetic. On offer is the opportunity to join an industry-leading business that designs and manufactures their product on-site. Our client has a full order book for the foreseeable future, featuring some of the biggest names in British engineering.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Role and Responsibilities - Mechanical Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks

* Design plastic injection moulded components
* Design fabricated interlocking aluminium & steel enclosures
* Carry out mechanical fittings and compatibility checks on electronic assemblies. Produce wiring diagrams and assembly instructions when required
* Assist the production team with the design of relevant jigs & fixtures, and manage their manufacture
* Ensure all products are designed with manufacture and assembly considerations
* Evaluate components from datasheet information and then approve through appropriate testing
* Build and test initial samples and qualify the design with the correct documentation
* Provide technical support to Production for day-to-day design, performance and quality issues which arise

Mechanical Design Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Mechanical Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks

* Of degree calibre within mechanical engineering or equivalent
* Familiar with 2D & 3D modelling and design packages. Solidworks is preferred but not essential
* Knowledge of metal (castings, sheet metal, extrusions, etc)
* Experience in high volume manufacturing environment with design for manufacture and test

Mechanical Design Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks

If this role could appeal, please do apply now

Embedded Software Engineer
Verso Recruitment
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working

Role overview
This position sits within a hands‑on engineering team developing embedded software for new and existing products. The work focuses on C programming, ARM‑based processors and Git‑driven development. The role suits someone who enjoys low‑level engineering and working closely with hardware teams.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C
  • Implement, test and debug code on ARM microcontrollers or ARM‑based platforms
  • Use Git for version control, branching and collaborative development
  • Work with hardware, electronics and systems engineers to integrate features
  • Contribute to coding standards, testing processes and documentation
  • Support product development from prototype through to release

Essential skills:

  • Strong experience programming in C for embedded systems
  • Practical experience with ARM processors (e.g., Cortex‑M or Cortex‑A)
  • Confident using Git in a team environment
  • Understanding of low‑level concepts such as interrupts, memory management, drivers, peripherals, RTOS or bare‑metal development
  • Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets and work effectively with hardware teams

Desirable experience

  • GUI development or integration (e.g., Qt, TouchGFX, LVGL or similar frameworks)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded development
  • Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN or Ethernet

Please note: our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship. We can only consider applicants who already hold full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for candidates relying on a post‑study work visa.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
T: 01582 350053
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Senior Engineer Mechanical Design
Marshall
Cambridge
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role:

A Senior Engineer is required to take over lead responsibility, provide continuity of design intent and configuration control, and ensure effective coordination across programme, manufacturing/supply chain, quality, and integration stakeholders.

This opportunity is a hybrid role requiring you to be onsite in Cambridge around 50-70% of the time.

Job Description

The role will be to act as the senior mechanical engineer providing SME leadership and guidance in the development of bids and delivery of projects. There will also be occasion for the incumbent to lead certain projects. The role will require working with the current team generating and developing requirements, defining the mechanical architecture, compiling/checking of the System Engineering Management Plans. Additionally coaching others in the team in the above.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

Mechanical Design SME.

Leadership of Mechanical Design.
Specific to bids and projects and
People and discipline.
Drive compliance with Regulatory and Marshall processes.

Support the generation of complex design architecture for new and existing product design concepts from initial risk assessment and feasibility studies through to functional design freeze.
Lead technical input into bids and modifications.
Generate/Review/Check.
Project SEMP.
Project TP.
Customer and supplier Statement of Work.
Certification Documentation.
Bring significant platform and regulatory environment experience to efficient and effective completion of engineering data set.
Technical leadership and support to the mechanical design engineers.

Qualifications

· Qualified to degree level in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with relevant and sufficient experience in the field. Alternative qualifications and or experience will be considered

Apply if you have most of the following:

· Apply sound systems engineering thinking to all aspects of work.

· Hold check signature for design and certification data sets

· In depth understanding of industry standard design practices such as tolerance assessment, DFMA and configuration management

· Work with stakeholder requirements to derive internal design requirements

· Generation of Customer Statement of Works and Technical Proposals

· Support and guidance to early careers engineers

· Develop mechanical approaches for modifications and projects

· Compile technical reports and certification documentation

· Understand mechanical certification and validation methods and be able to identify the appropriate Means of Compliance

· Demonstrable extensive experience working as a Senior Mechanical design engineer with hands-on experience in the Aerospace and Defence sectors.

· Experienced in planning and delivering complex tasks to schedule and budget demonstrating effective time management across many projects and priorities.

· Experience outside of Aerospace and Defence in other relevant sectors will be an advantage. We are seeking people with the ability to make a difference and pro-actively join our Systems Engineering approach to large and complex project work

The benefits we will offer you include:

· 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)

· Pension contributions up to 9%

· Private medical insurance

· Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work

· Life assurance at 4x basic salary

· Enhanced parental leave and pay

· Paid volunteering leave

· Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools

Introduction to Marshall Land Systems

Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands

Senior PCB Design Engineer
Matchtech
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: South of Cambridge | Hybrid: 3 days onsite

Join a team where exceptional engineering meets real-world impact.
We design cutting-edge products across RF, digital, power and analogue domains for commercial, industrial and defence customers. We’re known for high-quality engineering, honest collaboration and technology that drives safer, more sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive Senior PCB Design Engineer to turn world-class electronic designs into manufacturable reality. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineers, you’ll take full ownership of PCB layout, manufacturability, supplier engagement and release to manufacture. This role goes beyond layout-you’ll help shape and advance PCB capability, reporting directly to the Director of Hardware.

What You’ll Do

Convert schematics into robust, manufacturable PCB designs

Manage schematic/footprint libraries and generate manufacturing data packs

Maintain and develop supplier relationships across PCB CAD, fabrication and assembly

Negotiate stack-ups, costs and lead times with manufacturers

Own technical delivery of PCB design & manufacture, tracking progress for PMs

Lead internal and external design reviews, ensuring designs meet ISO9001, quality and schedule requirements

What You Bring

A strong track record of PCB design projects; RF/microwave/mm-wave experience highly desirable

Expert user of Altium; familiarity with Siemens PADS a bonus

Solid knowledge of SMT, DFA/DFM, IPC standards and EMI/EMC best practice

Experience working closely with electronics and mechanical teams

Confident communicator able to engage suppliers and influence outcomes

HNC/HND or degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, plus 5+ years in hardware/product development

Offering:

Competitive salary + package aligned to your experience

Clear routes for technical, commercial or managerial progression

Strong support for training and professional development

Friendly, collaborative culture with regular social events

Hybrid working and excellent transport links to Cambridge

Mobile Refrigeration Engineer
RG Setsquare
Multiple locations
In office
Senior
£43,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

About the Company

We are a market-leading, national award-winning refrigeration contractor specialising in the foodservice and food & drink retail sector. With a strong portfolio of blue-chip, long-term contracts, we offer excellent job stability and long-term career opportunities for our engineers.

Due to continued business growth and new contract wins, we are now recruiting experienced Commercial Refrigeration Engineers to join our expanding engineering team.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Commercial Refrigeration Engineer to join our team covering the Anglia region. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of chilled and frozen display and storage equipment across foodservice, hospitality, and food & drink retail environments.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working with high-quality commercial equipment.

Please note: To be considered for this role, candidates must live in a postcode beginning with CB, IP, NR, SG or CO.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive package designed to reward experience, commitment, and loyalty

On-call allowance: £2,543

Overtime opportunities

Standby payments

Annual Leave: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave

Long service bonus

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Key Responsibilities

Install, service, and repair commercial refrigeration systems

Diagnose faults and carry out effective breakdown repairs

Ensure all work complies with industry regulations and safety standards

Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams regarding work completed and recommendations

Maintain accurate service records and documentation

Participate in an on-call rota as required

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Valid F-Gas Certificate (applications without this cannot be considered)

10+ years’ experience within the commercial refrigeration sector

Strong experience working in restaurants, hospitality, or food retail environments

Excellent understanding of commercial refrigeration systems

Professional, reliable, and capable of maintaining high performance during busy seasonal periods

Full UK driving licence

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Electronics Design Engineer
Octagon Group
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
£45,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are looking for an Electronics Design Engineer based in Cambridge, to join a growing design and manufacture that specialise in a range of fire detection technologies that are sold all over the UK.

Key responsibilities of the Electronics Design Engineer:

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Schematic design, circuit layout, prototyping, and bench testing

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Producing engineering reports and operating manuals

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Supporting hardware and software engineers as required

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Assisting the engineering team by validating software, providing inputs to equipment design, wiring test kits, and debugging electronics

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Conducting analyses on faulty products and reporting findings

Key skills / experience required for the Electronics Design Engineer:

* Strong general understanding of electronics

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Experience with schematic design, circuit layout, prototyping, and bench testing

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Experience with low-power microcontrollers

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High dynamic range analog design skills

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Strong NPI (New Product Introduction / Development) experience

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Proficiency in Altium

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Previous experience working within and supporting an R&D team

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Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial

* Driving licence required

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Design Engineer to join a growing company that offers future career progression and great benefits, including an enhanced Pension scheme.

Please note: no sponsorship is provided for this role

For more information about the Electronics Design Engineer job in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire please apply today

Mobile Forklift Engineer
Holt Recruitment Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Mobile Forklift Engineer
Location: Field Role covering the Plymouth & surrounding areas.
Salary: Up to £45,000+ OTE (including Van, Door-to-Door Pay, Enhanced Overtime Rates & Plenty of Overtime Available)

We are looking for a Mobile Forklift Engineer to join a supportive team covering the Plymouth area. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their skills, earn a strong package, and be part of a company that truly values its people.

What’s on Offer:

Achievable £45K+ OTE
Company van & fuel card
Door-to-door pay
Enhanced overtime rates with plenty of overtime available
Full training
Supportive team environment where you’ll be valuedThe Role:

Service, repair, and maintain a variety of forklift trucks and associated equipment
Carry out diagnostics and fault-finding
Deliver high-quality customer service while working independently in the fieldWhat We’re Looking For:

Engineering background in Plant, Agricultural, HGV, Forklift, or Automotive
Ideally a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learnThis is a fantastic opportunity to step into a rewarding role with excellent earning potential, ongoing training, and real career stability.

How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced engineer ready to take the next step with a well-established company apply now. Alternatively, call David at Holt Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Holt Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant We recruit across the UK for Mobile Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Powered Access Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, Generator Engineer.

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RF Systems Architect
ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited
Cambridge
In office
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Working alongside the CTO at an RF startup poised to change the industry

Cambridge; Highly Competitive Package

This ambitious startup has been carefully developing a new RF radio technology and is now beginning the process of productionisation and qualification. They are seeking an RF Systems Architect to work closely with the CTO and play a central role from RF design through algorithm and software development to testing and validation. Experience taking RF modules or systems from R&D to production is key.

You will own the end-to-end RF system architecture and be the key technical bridge between the various teams in RF design, algorithm development, embedded software and test. You will be able to translate regulations and international standards into both product and test specifications as well as identify risks early an develop mitigation strategies. As a leader in the company, you will set the standards for others to follow and be a powerful voice both technically and culturally.

Requirements:

  • Strong background in commercial RF systems, RFIC or RF module development covering core design as well as related embedded software and testing/validation activities. Ideally your experience will be related to mobile RF front-ends.
  • Demonstrable ability to define system architectures and RF specifications while balancing performance, complexity, risk and manufacturability.
  • Pragmatic mindset and comfortable challenging assumptions.
  • Prior experience at a startup or in a fabless semiconductor company would be beneficial but is not necessary.

This company is situated in modern offices to the north of Cambridge with good road and rail links. Remunerations include a strong base salary bolstered by a share option scheme and private medical insurance amongst other benefits. You can expect to be in the office full-time, and they offer flexible working hours.

Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts.

Even if this job’s not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27591) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

Optical Systems Development Engineer - MedTech
Newton Colmore
Cambridge
In office
Mid - Senior
£60,000 - £80,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Newton Colmore is working with a medical technology company in Cambridgeshire and we are assisting them in their search for a highly skilled optical systems designer/engineer.

As an Optical Systems specialist you will be applying your sound engineering and physics experience to the design of highly complex devices and hardware, all aiming to provide a step-change in patient care and outcomes.

Your work will involve coming up with new ideas and inventions around advanced technologies and you will take your ideas from initial concept all the way through to manufacturing. In particular your focus will be on simulation, prototyping, and testing of device components and systems ranging in size and complexity.

This role is at the intersection of mechanical design, physics and electronics and you will be joining a team of engineers and scientists who love solving complex problems with their work.

This is a vital role for the team as they enhance their design capabilities and so the seniority of the role is flexible and can be tailored to the right person.

To be considered for this role we are looking for candidates who have the following;

Proven experience with the design and development of optical systems.
Strong academics and fundamentals, ideally in physics or mechanical engineering.
Hands-on knowledge of optical design tools such as ZEMAX or OSLO etc.
It would be ideal to have prior medical devices knowledge or experience within a regulated industry.

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a tailored salary and package which includes monetary performance bonuses, a highly competitive pension contribution, plus a mix of other benefits. You will also be joining a company has had worked hard to provide an environment that encourages new ideas.

For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on (phone number removed) or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.

Newton Colmore is a highly specialist search firm and we help companies find best-in-class engineers and scientists to work on technologies and science that creates impact.

Key words: Optics, physics, optical physicist, science, research, engineering, design, Cambridge

Senior Structural Engineer
Conrad Consulting Ltd
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
£53,000 - £57,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Cambridge

£53k-£57k plus benefits

Ready to take your career global?

This is an opportunity to join a world-class engineering consultancy delivering headline-making projects across the UK and internationally.

Our client is behind an impressive portfolio spanning high-rise towers, commercial landmarks, healthcare facilities, leisure developments and more. Known for technical excellence and bold, innovative design, they continue to grow and secure some of the industry’s most exciting schemes.

They are now looking for a Senior Structural Engineer with a solid background in a UK consultancy environment. You’ll bring a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, strong design capability across multiple sectors, and the confidence to lead and contribute to complex, high-profile projects. A passion for creative, efficient structural solutions is essential.

In return, this prestigious firm offers exceptional career progression, exposure to genuinely career-defining projects, and the chance to work alongside some of the best minds in the industry. A highly competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, along with flexible hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.

If you’re ambitious, driven, and ready to step into a senior role with real impact, this could be the move that defines your career.

To find out more or apply, send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting

Electronics Engineer
EA First
Cambridge
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Looking to join an innovative, fast-growing technology company as their Electronics Engineer?

You will own the electronic product design and compliance for devices deployed in hazardous locations and be the technical owner for the electronic designs, managing engineering and design changes and be integral for the development of new products.

You will take the products through ATEX/IECEx/NRTL (UL) certification and radio/EMC compliance (ETSI, FCC), ensuring designs, documentation, and manufacturing records meet IEC/EN/UL (phone number removed) and (phone number removed), as well as applicable EMC/RED/FCC rules.

Day to day activities include:

Leveraging the existing product and certification portfolio as exemplars, to manage the electronics design changes, drive new approvals from concept to listing and maintain them through follow-up inspections and change control.
Build and maintain the complete technical file for each product, as well as draft and maintain product documentation using our Documentation Control System - Cognidox.
Align designs to IEC/EN/UL (phone number removed) and (phone number removed) (intrinsic safety), and plan and execute ATEX/IECEx/NRTL (UL) certification activities
Lead FCC/EMC/RED and radio compliance for products, including coordinating test plans, labs, and evidence capture.
Support manufacturing and supply chain, create Engineering Change Notes etc.
You will be responsible for the global Compliance of the product as well as the hardware design as the Business expands into new territoriesKey Responsibilities are:

Hazardous-area compliance ownership
Certification delivery
Documentation leadership
Radio/EMC compliance
Audit readiness
We’re looking for someone with:

A degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or closely related). Equivalent experience considered.
Experience in electronic hardware design and product compliance.
Proven ability to read schematics and review PCB layouts/Gerbers.
Track record delivering ATEX/IECEx/NRTL (UL) approvals.
FCC/EMC/Radio competence and test planning.
MS Office.There is the opportunity for growth with the potential to be involved in the electronic design of future products.

You will be:

Meticulous accuracy in documentation; treating BOMs/drawings/manuals as safety artefacts.
Clear, concise technical writer and communicator.
Proactive, collaborative, and can-do attitude.
Calm and organised under audit pressure, excellent prioritisation and follow-through.

This is a great opportunity offering hybrid working, a competitive salary and good benefits package.

Location:

Cambridge (with hybrid working)

Hours:

Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week

Salary:

Very competitive salary on offer

Benefits:

Enhanced Pension contribution, private medical, 25 days annual leave + discount portal and allocated training budget.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy

Baler & Compactor Engineer
Eko Talent
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job role: Baler & Compactor Engineer

£60,000 - Overtime + Van - Fuel Card

Paid Travel - Door 2 Door

Shift: Monday - Friday - DAYS

We have partnered with a leading innovator in machinery used in manufacturing, packaging, warehouse environments, who due to continued success are looking to recruit a Baler & Compactor Engineer.

The successful applicant will complete scheduled maintenance, attend breakdowns, assist with installations and provide technical support.

The main responsibilities of the Baler & Compactor Engineer will include.

* Maintenance of balers, compactors, recycling shredders.and associated machinery

* Ensuring plant equipment functioning in the correct manner.

* Maintaining all equipment on site, such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, and valves.

* Hydraulic and pneumatic repairs

* Installation of machinery onsite.

* Maintaining all mechanical and electrical process equipment.

* Fault finding and diagnostics.

* Following a PPM schedule and recording follow up work.

* Ensuring appropriate housekeeping standards are maintained on a daily basis.

* Continually developing to improve operations to drive improvements in quality, cost and safety.

* Assisting production with machinery problems and setups, providing relevant training when appropriate.

* Responsible for the protecting, always, of the integrity of the Company through positive and constructive actions and attitude.

If you are interested in this Baler & Compactor Engineer role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert

Building Services Engineer
Johnson Matthey
Royston
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job title: Building Services Engineer

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, UK (site-based role)

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Building Services Engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Building Services Engineer who will be responsible for performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other facility systems. The goal is to ensure the building operates smoothly, meets safety standards, and remains in good working condition to support the needs of tenants, staff, or visitors.

The role:

As a Building Services Engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

Assist with the overall management of building services assets and systems across the business
Hands on maintenance of buildings services plant/equipment to reduce downtime, managing 3rd parties and contractors
Coordinate both specialist and trade (mechanical, electrical, civil etc) contractors to execute work packages on Building Services equipment
Management of general building structures repairs/maintenance
Lead small projects in relation to building services improvements & installations
Subject matter expert and point of contact for Building Services
Owner of building services assets across site
Exercise discretion in operational decisions such as sequencing of works, site logistics, contractor
coordination, and issue resolution on-site.
Escalate major strategic decisions or deviations from budget/schedule to senior leadership but retains
autonomy over daily site-level operational decisions.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

Experience working on HVAC, AHU’s or Air Conditioning Systems
Experienced working with permitting systems
Ability to work with and manage of 3rd Parties and external contractors
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as

Retirement savings
Share plans
Saving accounts
House saving funds
Life and disability insurance
Commuter allowances and loans
Medical plans / health assessments
Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact (url removed). We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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To submit your application, please click the “Apply” button online.

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For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief

Senior Hardware Engineer - Safety Critical Comms
Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Cambridge
In office
Senior
£65,000 - £85,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Are you an experienced hardware engineer with experience of safety critical design, with a desire to have a tangible impact on design and collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team (across RF, HW, SW, Verification, Mechanical and more) We’re supporting, a global leader in communications technolgoy as they continue to grow their Hardware Team in Cambridge, designing next generation technology used in safety critical industries globally. This is a hands-on senior engineering role where you'll play a key role in designing the electronics of everything from subsystems to full-products at the heart of complex communications, from early concept through to verification and product release.  Thei is a senior role where you will have the opportunity to have a real impact on the next generation development within a fantastic team of highly skilled engineers. Typical activities include: Designing intrinsically safe electronics Developing microprocessor-based hardware platforms Integrating sensors such as accelerometers, magnetometers, gyroscopes and proximity sensors Designing efficient low-power power supply architectures Developing audio amplifier circuits Performing design verification, system testing and EMC validation Creating clear engineering documentation and design specificationsYou don’t need to tick every box, but experience in the following will help you succeed:  If you're unsure then please do click apply as we can always consider other options for you too. Experience developing of intrinsically safe electronic products Strong electronics hardware design experience Understanding of power supply design and low-power electronics Familiarity with communications electronics, particularly interfaces such as I²C, I²S, UART or USB EMC / ESD design Audio electronics Mixed signal systems (analogue, digital, RF) Embedded Linux environments (we don't need you to be an embedded software engineer!) If you're a hardware engineer we'd love to hear from you. You don't have to meet every qualification, so if you are keen on exploring this or other opportunities please do apply

Senior RF Test Engineer
MASS
Cambridgeshire
In office
Senior
£48,000 - £58,000
RECENTLY POSTED

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!

Refrigeration Engineer (Training on Laboratory Equipment)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
£45,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

£40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus OTE 52K + TOIL + Company Car + Benefits
Cambridge

Are you a Refrigeration Engineer or similar, looking for a chance to develop your technical skillset and work on high-tech, ultra-low temperature equipment environments such a research laboratories and universities?

Do you want a Field-based position, covering the UK and Europe, where you may be expected to stay away in Europe when needed?

On offer is the opportunity to broaden your skillset in a growing, multinational company that offers continuous support and training on highly specialised equipment.

In this Monday to Friday role, you will be servicing, repairing and maintaining a variety of lab equipment such as cascade and ultra-low temperature refrigeration devices . You will cover the UK with occasional travel further afar to Europe when needed.

This company is the UK wing of a global leader in the supply and service of bespoke laboratory equipment used in universities, hospitals and pharmaceutical research institutions. They are looking to expand their UK maintenance team, working to validate and service ultra-low temperature refrigeration equipment

This role would suit a Refrigeration Engineer looking to progress into a more technical environment working on state-of-the-art, ultra-low temperature equipment in a role that offers training and development opportunities

The Role:

  • Servicing, repairing and maintaining ultra-low temperature Lab equipment
  • Full training on biomedical freezers and cascade refrigeration devices
  • Covering the UK and Europe
  • TOIL for excess hours, Bonus for staying-away from home

The Person:

  • Refrigeration Engineer or similar
  • Happy with extensive travel and staying away from home up to 2 nights a week
  • Full UK Driving License

Job Reference: BBBH 24177a

Service, Engineer, Field, Laboratory, Lab, Equipment, Centrifuge, Refrigeration, Fridge FGAS, F GAS, Cascade, Biomedical, Maintenance, Technician, Engineering, Birmingham, Midlands, Wolverhampton

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Embedded Software Engineer
Verso Recruitment Group
Cambridgeshire
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000 - £60,000

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working

Role overview
This position sits within a hands on engineering team developing embedded software for new and existing products. The work focuses on C programming, ARM based processors and Git driven development. The role suits someone who enjoys low level engineering and working closely with hardware teams.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C
  • Implement, test and debug code on ARM microcontrollers or ARM based platforms
  • Use Git for version control, branching and collaborative development
  • Work with hardware, electronics and systems engineers to integrate features
  • Contribute to coding standards, testing processes and documentation
  • Support product development from prototype through to release

Essential skills:

  • Strong experience programming in C for embedded systems
  • Practical experience with ARM processors (e.g., Cortex M or Cortex A)
  • Confident using Git in a team environment
  • Understanding of low level concepts such as interrupts, memory management, drivers, peripherals, RTOS or bare metal development
  • Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets and work effectively with hardware teams

Desirable experience

  • GUI development or integration (e.g., Qt, TouchGFX, LVGL or similar frameworks)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded development
  • Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN or Ethernet

Please note: our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship. We can only consider applicants who already hold full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for candidates relying on a post study work visa.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
T: (phone number removed)
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Lift Engineer Apprentice, Installation - Cambridge
Otis- Graduates
Newmarket
In office
Graduate - Junior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Date Posted:
2026-01-27
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Otis Cambridge, Unit 1D, Newmarket Business Park, Studlands Park Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 7ER, UK.
No one moves people like we do!

We move over 2 billion people every day and maintain more than 2.2 million customer units worldwide. You’ll find us in some of the world’s most iconic buildings, including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, and Burj Khalifa.

This is your chance to join an industry that remains strong even during economic challenges-and learn from the best.

Ready to get started?

What can you expect?

At OTIS, we offer one of the most comprehensive apprenticeship schemes in the lift industry.

As an Lift Engineer Apprentice, you’ll work within a supportive team, combining hands-on experience with classroom-based learning to achieve an NVQ Level 3 qualification-essential for a career as a Lift and Escalator Engineer.

Your training will be fully supported by OTIS and our trusted apprenticeship provider.

Once qualified as a New Equipment Lift Engineer, you’ll install brand-new equipment and manage the installation process from start to finish. You’ll work on construction sites throughout the year, moving between locations as projects progress.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking aspiring engineers with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for teamwork. You should have:

  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English, and a STEM subject
  • Minimum age of 18, a valid driving license, and access to a vehicle
  • A willingness to attend and complete all required training throughout the apprenticeship
  • You will require your own laptop

Salary

  • Year 1: £16,416
  • Year 2: £21,888
  • Year 3: £30,096

Want to learn more? Click Otis Apprenticeship Programme !

At OTIS, we are committed to the ongoing development of every team member. We strongly support career progression and foster a culture that values innovation-because we know our people are the key to our success.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here .

Firmware Engineer - Hardware Integration - Defence - Cambridge
Newton Colmore
Cambridge
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Firmware Engineer - Electronics Hardware Integration - Defence - Cambridge We have an important Firmware Engineer role for a growing Defence Sector organisation, aimed at contributing to the development of new technologies that will enhance the defence of the UK and other allied nations, with a focus on defensive technologies rather than offensive. Ideally, we are looking for someone with an electronics engineering background who can leverage their Firmware Engineering experience along with knowledge of electronics hardware integration. It's preferable if you have a proven track record of successfully completing complex projects resulting in launched devices. Some of the project you will be involved in will be focus on the advancing new technologies, pushing boundaries, and doing things that no one has done before. This means you won't get bored in this role and will continue to develop your careers and skills. While prior experience in the Defence sector is ideal, we are open to consider candidates from other complex fields. You will need to hold a degree in a software or electronics field that led you into a Firmware Engineer career. Given the nature of this role in the Defence sector, it will be essential for you to be able to obtain security clearance. In addition to career development and interesting projects, you will also receive an excellent starting salary (dependant on experience level), bonuses, a pension, free lunches, healthcare, on site gym access and other excellent benefits typically associated with larger organisations. Collaboration is the key focus within this company, operating within a flat structure where peers help develop your knowledge as you contribute to theirs, all while working on some of the most fascinating projects you can imagine. If this sounds like the kind of work you want to be involved in, I recommend submitting an application now to avoid 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 submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you. Please note that we will not be able to discuss the role specifics until we have a copy of your CV.

Frequently asked questions
Cambridge offers a wide range of hardware engineering roles including embedded systems design, ASIC and FPGA development, circuit design, and hardware testing positions across various industries such as semiconductor, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
Employers usually look for candidates with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Experience with hardware design tools, knowledge of CAD software, and practical experience in hardware development projects are highly valued.
Yes, there are numerous entry-level positions and graduate roles for hardware engineers in Cambridge. These roles often include structured training programs and mentorship opportunities to help new engineers develop their skills.
Cambridge is a major technology hub, so while the demand for skilled hardware engineers is high, competition can also be strong. Candidates with specialized skills, relevant experience, and industry certifications have a competitive edge.
Salaries vary depending on experience and specific roles but generally range from £30,000 to £70,000 annually for hardware engineers, with senior positions and specialists potentially earning higher.