Lead Electronic Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electronic Design Engineer / Electronic Design Manager to join a Cambridge based R&D company who are developing state-of-the-art medical devices technology. This position would suit a Principal Electronics Design Engineer / Lead Electronics Engineer who is skilled at hands on electronic design as well as leading projects and teams, ideally within medical devices.

You will be a dynamic individual and looking to take the next step in your career. This integral role will see you become the figurehead for electronics design and development, running a small team and overseeing product development to launch, liaising with customers, fostering relationships, project management and being the conduit between the development team and senior stakeholders.

In return you can expect a very competitive salary, bonuses, excellent benefits and first class R&D facilities.

Lead Electronics Engineer requirements

• Excellent academics – At least a 2 : 1 Degree in electronic engineering or physics or a relevant discipline from a top University.
• Skilled in project management.
• Experience working as a Technical Lead / Project Manager / Mentor.
• Recent and extensive experience in analogue and digital design. (This is a hands-on role)
• Skilled in embedded software development (C / C++ )
• Proven track record of electronic circuit design and electronic system design innovation.
• Practical electronics skills (soldering, wiring, bench work, PCBs, etc)
• Previous experience in medical devices development beneficial
• Full product development experience (from conception to prototype to manufacture) beneficial.

Salary : circa £80k - £95k + Bonuses + benefits

Vacancy Location : Cambridgeshire (Commutable from Peterborough, Cambridge, Northampton, Bedford, St Neots, Stevenage, Milton Keynes, etc)

For more about this opportunity please contact Adam Mayne (adam.mayne@vrl.co.uk)