Hardware Engineer
Ref: 35961
Location: Cambridge
Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, flexible / hybrid options
Salary: £65000+ depending on experience
Job Reference: 35961
Polytec is seeking is a skilled Hardware Engineer for our Cambridge based client. You will be designing and developing cutting-edge medical and scientific devices. This role involves working on analogue, digital, RF, low-power and embedded systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities:
• Design hardware systems including schematics, PCB layout and embedded solutions for battery-powered products
• Lead the full hardware development lifecycle including requirements, design, prototyping, testing, debugging and production support
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485)
• Conduct EMC testing and troubleshoot hardware issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Maintain accurate documentation and stay current with advancements in low-power and RF technologies
Requirements:
• Proven experience in medical, diagnostic or scientific device development
• Strong background in analogue, digital, RF and embedded systems design
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout and debugging
• Expertise in low-power design, signal conditioning BLE and RF systems
• Experience with EMC testing and regulatory compliance
• Hands-on embedded firmware development
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable:
• Experience with full product lifecycle and NPI processes
• Knowledge of quality assurance and documentation best practices.
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!