Senior Electronics Engineer - Department of Clinical Physics & Bio Engineering

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Glasgow is looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of medical electronic systems. This role involves managing the entire product lifecycle from research to delivery, improving the electronics calibration service, and collaborating on research projects. Candidates should have an MSc in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential, along with experience in electronic design software.

Benefits

Support for Armed Forces

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• MSc in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent needed.
• Chartered Engineer or relevant membership preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities required.
• Experience with circuit design and PCB layout expected.
• Background in hardware development and debugging needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and prototype of medical electronic systems.
• Support electronics calibration service for medical equipment.
• Collaborate on translational research projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MSc Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Electronic design software

FPGA

Job description

Senior Electronics Engineer – B7

Location: West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital, Glasgow
Department: Clinical Physics & Bio Engineering – Medical Devices Unit (MDU)

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and prototype of medical electronic systems within a small multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the entire product lifecycle – from research and pre‑production development to testing and delivery of new or enhanced products.
• Support and improve the electronics calibration service for medical test and diagnostic equipment under ISO 55001 QMS.
• Collaborate with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, academia and industry on translational research projects.

Qualifications

• MSc Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent (BEng/BSc/HND/HNC with MSc‑equivalent profile).
• Chartered Engineer or membership of a relevant professional body desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with creative idea generation.
• Expertise in electronic design software (circuit design, simulation, PCB layout) and surface‑mount soldering, SMT prototyping and debugging.
• Background in hardware development, FPGA and embedded software plus calibration procedure development tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills and teamwork.

Contact

Informal enquiries: Tom Whiting – 07821447767 or [e-mail]

Closing Date

4 weeks from advertisement.

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