Electronics Engineer

Azenta; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation-driven firm in Cambridge is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and develop small instruments used in the life sciences sector. The role involves working in a collaborative team to create solutions that integrate Artificial Intelligence and vision systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and be proficient in PCB design, with experience in EDA tools like KiCAD or Altium.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing products using EDA tools.
• Flexibility to work in a team setting on product development.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation and instrumentation development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PCB layouts for complex components.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on product development.
• Conduct testing to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

hands-on engineering development

problem-solving flexibility

knowledge of EDA tools

Python programming

good spoken and written English

tenacity to resolve technical issues

Education

BSc or MSc in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

KiCAD

Altium

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Job description

Azenta UK, Ltd.

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title
Electronics Engineer

Job Description

Azenta is searching for an electronics engineer with strong emphasis on the design and manufacturability of small instruments. The ideal candidate will be flexible to operate in a small team for full cycle product development. Working with a multi-disciplinary team based in Cambridge, UK, you will work to develop products in the life science industry. These products will include Artificial Intelligence, RFID & FPGA components and vision systems for tracking chemical and biological samples.

What You'll Do

• Schematic capture and board layout to produce multilayer PCB boards with fine pitched components and connectors.
• Take a product concept, produce specification and implement said specification.
• Designing and producing boards from prototype to full-scale production with associated SOPs
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary group for product design.
• Be involved with testing efforts such as EMC, RED and other related standards.
• Work in partnership with buyers, document control and manufacturing to ensure a smooth transition from design to production to customer.
• Capable of fault-finding including use of tools such as scopes, logic analyzer and other relevant instrumentation.

What You Will Bring

• BSc or MSc in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Strong experience in hands-on engineering development capacity
• Flexibility to approach problems both within and outside core expertise.
• Knowledge of EDA tools such as KiCAD or Altium.
• Experience using Python and/or Arduino. Embedded C experience is welcome.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Tenacity to identify, resolve and overcome technical issues.
• Preferably a knowledge of Linux including kernel configuration and/or the willingness to learn.
• Preferably knowledge of circuit simulation tools.
• Preferably experience with power supplies and battery charging circuits.
• Preferably experience with small instrumentation development.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [e-mail] for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.