Graduate Electronics Engineer Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
We are looking for a highly motivated Graduate Electronics Engineer to join our R&D department. Working as a core member of multidisciplinary project teams, you will have exposure to the full product lifecycle, from early stage ‘blue skies’ research and concept evaluation through to production scale-up and existing product support.
About Us:
With headquarters based near Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech is a private equity-backed, fast-growing, global manufacturer and distributor of life science tools & consumables that transform the way scientists work. For nearly two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised solutions designed for real-world challenges in the lab.
About the role:
Our Electronics Engineers work on all aspects of the electronics in our products and new developments, with key areas including early-stage prototyping, hardware design, embedded system design, firmware development and dealing with EMC/EMI and other regulatory requirements. The breadth of the role ensures constant interest and provides good opportunities to learn and expand on existing knowledge. You will have plenty of opportunity to try things out in an environment where creativity and ingenuity are both valued and fostered.
This is a demanding but very rewarding position and is the right role for you if you:
- relish technical challenges
- want to work on innovative product development
- are passionate about technology
Requirements
You will ideally have:
- An excellent understanding of electronics fundamentals and the ability to apply this knowledge to real world problems
- Analog and digital circuit design knowledge
- Embedded system design knowledge (electronics with firmware)
- Some PCB design and layout experience, with a working knowledge of one of the commercial design packages (e.g., Altium)
- Good prototyping, debugging and fault-finding skills
- An understanding of EMC/EMI fundamentals and design best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Done hobbyist projects using technology such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino technology.
- A good problem solver
- Able to apply your electronics knowledge to real world problems
- Able to demonstrate your electronics design experience through previous project examples
- A hands-on and practical person
Our company culture supports diversity and is inclusive of all regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status, and we endeavor to support our employees' needs to the best of our ability.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package including: Private Medical Insurance, generous Pension Plan & Profit Share. Also, CycleScheme, discounted gym memberships, Employee Assistance Programme.
We are based on the Melbourn Science Park, a lovely village location that is still only short commute from Cambridge, Royston and the surrounding areas.
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