Electronics Design Engineer

ZEISS Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS Group is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join our R&D team in Cambridge. You will develop advanced electronic systems for world-leading instruments, spanning analogue, digital and mixed-signal domains, with HV considerations.

You will work with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure reliable hardware, compliance, and production readiness, contributing across the full product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• As a minimum, a degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of industry experience in electronics design.
• Proven experience developing analogue and digital circuitry, with strong schematic capture and PCB design skills.
• Experience with microcontroller-based hardware, embedded interfaces, and robust fault finding.
• Familiarity with verification, validation and product testing methodologies, and DFM/DFT concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue, digital and mixed-signal circuits for advanced instrumentation.
• Develop high-precision, low-noise, and high-voltage electronic solutions.
• Create and review schematics, PCB layouts, and electronic architectures.
• Select components and manage hardware through lifecycle; support bring-up and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external bodies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support NPI, manufacturing readiness, and documentation.

Skills

Analogue electronics

Digital electronics

Mixed-signal systems

High-voltage circuitry

Embedded hardware

Microcontroller-based designs

Schematic capture

PCB design

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electronics Design EngineerDepartment: Research & Development (R&D)Salary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsShape the Technology Behind World-Leading Scientific InstrumentsAre you passionate about designing sophisticated electronic systems that enable breakthrough scientific discoveries?We are seeking an ambitious Electronics Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team developing next-generation electron microscopy solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to highly complex scientific instruments used across cutting-edge research, semiconductor technology, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences.Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of electronic designs from initial concept through to verification, compliance, manufacturing readiness, and product release.If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and seeing your designs become world-class products, we'd love to hear from you.The OpportunityAs an Electronics Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of advanced electronic systems used across sophisticated microscopy platforms.You will work closely with mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to develop robust and reliable hardware solutions that meet demanding technical, safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of electronic technologies, including:Analogue electronicsDigital electronicsMixed-signal systemsHigh-voltage circuitryPrecision measurement systemsEmbedded hardware and microcontroller-based designsControl and interface electronicsKey ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop analogue, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits.Develop precision, low-noise, and high-voltage electronic solutions.Create and review schematics, PCB layouts, and electronic architectures.Select components and manage electronic hardware throughout its lifecycle.Support simulation, prototyping, board bring-up, verification, and validation activities.Perform debugging, fault diagnosis, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.Utilise laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analysers.Work with external compliance and certification bodies to ensure products meet industry regulations and standards.Support EMC, electrical safety, RoHS, UKCA, CSA, SEMI, and EN61010 requirements.Drive engineering changes through ECR/ECO processes.Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and manufacturing readiness.Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and production test facilities.Produce technical documentation, specifications, test reports, and design records.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across products and engineering processes.What We're Looking ForEssentialDegree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum 3 years' industry experience in electronics design and product development.Proven experience developing analogue and digital electronic circuitry.Strong understanding of schematic capture and PCB design principles.Experience with microcontroller-based hardware and embedded interfaces.Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.Knowledge of verification, validation, and product testing methodologies.Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT).Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Desirable ExperienceWe would particularly welcome candidates with experience in:Scientific InstrumentationSemiconductor EquipmentMedical DevicesTest & Measurement EquipmentOptical & Photonics SystemsAerospace ElectronicsDefence ElectronicsPrecision Measurement SystemsIndustrial AutomationRoboticsAdditional experience in the following areas would be beneficial:High-voltage electronicsPrecision measurement systemsLow-noise analogue designEMC complianceEmbedded systemsSafety-critical productsProduct certification activitiesNPI and manufacturing transferWhy Join Us?Work on world-leading scientific technology.Be part of a highly innovative R&D environment.Develop products used at the forefront of science and technology.Enjoy broad technical exposure across electronics, software, mechanics, and systems engineering.Take ownership of projects throughout the full product lifecycle.Collaborate with talented international engineering teams.Access excellent career development opportunities within a global technology organisation.Apply TodayIf you're an Electronics Design Engineer looking to work on challenging, cutting-edge technology and make a genuine impact in a world-class engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:Kate Benyon, Lara Haslam, Suya Rolph