Hardware Development Engineer

FOBA; St. Ives; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international company as a Hardware Engineer, where you will design and develop cutting-edge mechanical hardware solutions. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to engage in both hands-on engineering challenges and collaborative team projects, aimed at ensuring high standards of product quality while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering (Mechanical, Systems or Electrical).
• At least 5 years of industry experience in hardware development.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and Fluid Systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and build test equipment and test rigs.
• Define and document System Level Hardware Specifications.
• Perform V&V testing, including prototyping and performance modelling.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Fluid Systems

Problem-solving methodologies

System Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools (Creo)

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an international and diverse company? Are you passionate about hardware development and eager to advance your career in a leading manufacturing and technology-driven industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment?

If so, read on!

About Us Linx Printing Technologies is a globally recognized provider of coding and marking solutions for date and batch coding of products and packaging across various manufacturing industries. We foster a flexible, family-friendly work culture that values its people as much as it values sustainability and innovation.

We recognize that individuals bring a wealth of experience and skills to the table. Diversity in experience, knowledge, and passion fuels our ability to innovate and excel. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

About the Role As a Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing mechanical hardware solutions for Linx’s New Product Development (NPD) team. This is both a hands-on and theoretical role, requiring practical problem-solving skills as well as the ability to apply engineering principles to design and development challenges. You will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet high standards of quality, regulatory compliance, performance, and cost efficiency. Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at accelerating time to market, optimizing product costs, and enhancing overall design effectiveness.

This role is based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire on a hybrid basis (4 days at the office, 1 day at home).

Meet your manager! https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-thorpe-509a52120/

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and build test equipment and test rigs to support validation and verification (V&V) activities.
• Define and document System Level Hardware Specifications, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
• Perform V&V testing, including system-level validation, prototyping, debugging, and performance modelling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Chemistry, and Software engineers, to drive product development and successful project delivery.
• Create detailed technical documentation, high-quality reports and comprehensive Test Plans.
• Participate and Contribute to FMEA’s, Design Reviews and Product definitions.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering (Mechanical, Systems or Electrical) or a related field.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in hardware development.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, Fluid Systems, System Integration, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo) for mechanical design, integrating mechanical components with broader hardware systems.
• Hands on Engineering Experience with mechanical manufacturing techniques and processes (Milling, Lathe… etc)

Why Join Us? At Linx, a Veralto Company, we invest in our employees and provide opportunities to develop careers based on individual strengths. We are committed to fostering an innovative and growth-driven environment, where passionate and talented individuals can thrive.

Linx is part of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions, with a mission to safeguard the world’s most vital resources. Our global team of over 16,000 associates in Water Quality and Product Identification is dedicated to ensuring clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods.

We celebrate diversity and value the unique perspectives of our associates, customers, and stakeholders. We believe that an inclusive workplace fosters innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.

If you’re ready to explore your potential, there’s no better time to join us!

Please Note: We do not accept unsolicited assistance from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a valid search agreement approved by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered the sole property of Veralto, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals.

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At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.

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We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.