Electronics Engineer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Cambridge is seeking a versatile electronics engineer for the development of scientific instrumentation. The role offers the chance to work on various aspects of high-end scientific equipment, requiring a strong understanding of electronics and a willingness to learn. Candidates should possess a good degree in Electronic Engineering and be comfortable working in both analogue and digital domains. This is a full-time position, with support for learning and growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of classical physics principles.
• Ability to pick up new skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Work on various aspects of scientific instrumentation.

Skills

General electronics understanding

Comfort with analogue and digital domains

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Education

Good degree from a top university in Electronic Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Seeking a versatile engineer for development of scientific instrumentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long‑established electronics company producing high‑end scientific equipment. They are looking for an electronics engineer with good all‑round abilities. You will eventually be working on every aspect of their machines from high voltage electric fields to electronically controlled valves and from PCB design to high resolution sensor measurements.

Responsibilities

You will be supported to learn and grow into these areas over time by experts in the field. The type of candidate they’re looking for will have a good degree from a top university which has provided you strong understanding of general electronics and classical physics principles. You will be comfortable working in both the analogue and digital domains, and you’ll be quick to pick up new skills and knowledge. Most of what you will be asked to do will not have been taught at university so an appetite for continuing to learn both theoretically and practically is essential. You will be working collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers and scientists. Due to the nature of the work, you will be in the office full time. The office is conveniently located close to good road and rail links.

Qualifications

• Good degree from a top university in Electronic Engineering or similar
• Strong understanding of the underlying principles in electronics and classical physics
• Comfort working in both analogue and digital domains
• Curiosity and a willingness to continue learning challenging electronics concepts

Additional Skills

Additional basic skills or knowledge in chemistry or software development would be beneficial but are not required.

Contact

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