Electronics Engineer - Programme Manager - Medical Devices

Newton Colmore; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Programme Manager with a background in Electronics Engineering to lead projects in Cambridge's medical devices sector. Responsibilities include managing projects from concept through delivery, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with EN60601 standards. The role offers excellent salary, bonus, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development plan

Excellent salary and bonus

Enhanced pension

Medical insurance

Free meals

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical medical devices compliant with EN60601 standards.
• Strong understanding of EN60601 and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Experience mentoring staff and effective communication of project updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple electro-mechanical medical device projects from concept to delivery.
• Provide mentorship and hands-on design work on selected projects.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders regarding project updates.

Skills

Electronics design

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Master's or PhD (advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Electronics Engineer - Programme Manager - Medical Devices - Cambridge

Due to growth, a new Programme Manager with an Electronics Engineering background is sought to lead several projects in Cambridge. Some projects involve mentoring junior staff, while others require hands-on electronics design work.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple electro‑mechanical medical device projects, from concept through delivery.
• Provide mentorship and hands-on electronics design on selected projects.
• Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders and communicate updates and project changes frequently.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing new medical devices as an Electronics Engineer, with work on electro‑mechanical medical devices (e.g., implantable devices, wearables, or similar technologies) compliant with EN60601 standards.
• Relevant degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field; a Master’s or PhD is advantageous but not essential; active industry experience is prioritized.
• Strong understanding of EN60601 and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Experience mentoring staff and coordinating programs with effective communication of updates and project changes.

Benefits

• Proven career development plan with continuous training to stay at the forefront of the medical devices sector.
• Excellent salary, bonus, enhanced pension, medical insurance, and other benefits typical of a multinational blue‑chip organisation, including free meals.

Applications: Please apply with a CV. For more information, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed). Without a CV, limited information can be provided.