Medical Device Engineer

Yourgene Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension

Onsite parking

Job summary

Yourgene Health in Manchester is seeking a Medical Device Engineer to lead the assembly, testing and optimisation of electronic instrumentation underpinning diagnostic products.

You'll supervise two Device Assembly Technicians and work with R&D, Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing teams to ensure quality and timely delivery, adhering to IEC and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electronic device assembly or testing.
• Working knowledge of IEC 61010-1 safety requirements.
• Proficiency with PCB layout software (Eagle or KiCAD).
• Practical electrical skills — fault finding, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and soldering.
• Experience with ISO 13485 QMS (beneficial).
• Basic software/firmware development experience (beneficial).
• Experience with ERP systems (beneficial).
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines; interdisciplinary teams desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and calibrate instrumentation systems, including sensors, transmitters, and PCB boards.
• Test and verify assembled systems to ensure accurate measurement, correct function, and quality compliance.
• Diagnose and resolve issues arising during assembly or testing using strong fault-finding skills.
• Maintain detailed documentation of assembly processes, test results, and calibration procedures in line with the Quality Management System.
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline assembly workflows and reduce device costs.
• Manage component stock levels to meet forecasted demand accurately.
• Adhere to safety protocols, industry regulations, and quality control standards.

Skills

Electronics assembly

PCB testing

Fault diagnosis

Documentation

Electrical skills

ERP systems

Education

HNC in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Eagle

KiCAD

Job description

If you want to build medical devices that genuinely push the boundaries of diagnostic technology, this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that — hands-on, at the heart of a specialist R&D-driven team.

• Competitive Salary + Pension, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare + Free Onsite Car Parking

About the Role

As a Medical Device Engineer at Yourgene Health's Manchester facility, you'll lead the assembly, testing, and optimisation of electronic instrumentation systems that underpin cutting-edge diagnostic products.

You'll work closely with the R&D Manager (Yourgene Health Canada), engineers, scientists, and manufacturing personnel — and directly supervise two Device Assembly Technicians.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assemble and calibrate instrumentation systems, including sensors, transmitters, and PCB boards
• Test and verify assembled systems to ensure accurate measurement, correct function, and quality compliance
• Diagnose and resolve issues arising during assembly or testing using strong fault-finding skills
• Maintain detailed documentation of assembly processes, test results, and calibration procedures in line with the Quality Management System
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline assembly workflows and reduce device costs
• Manage component stock levels to meet forecasted demand accurately
• Adhere to safety protocols, industry regulations, and quality control standards

Who You'll Work With

• Yourgene Health R&D and Operations teams
• Internal functions including Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Admin
• External suppliers, commercial partners, and customers
• External consultants appointed by Yourgene Health

What We're Looking For

• HNC or above in Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related multi-disciplinary field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electronic device assembly or testing
• Working knowledge of IEC 61010-1 safety requirements
• Proficiency with PCB layout software such as Eagle or KiCAD
• Practical electrical skills — fault finding, use of multimeters and oscilloscopes, and competent soldering
• Experience with ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems (beneficial)
• Basic software or firmware development experience (beneficial)
• Experience with ERP systems (beneficial)
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines under pressure
• Experience in interdisciplinary teams (desirable)

Our Values

• Collaboration – we achieve more together
• Innovation – we push what's possible
• Recognition – we value contribution
• Integrity – we do the right thing
• Commitment – we see things through