This recognised leader in its field are currently seeking a Physicist/Scientist to take the lead on multi-disciplinary projects developing innovative medical devices and equipment. As well as applying your mathematics, physics and scientific knowledge to solve challenging technical problems you will use your commercial experience, acting as first point of contact for clients.

Your specific responsibilities are likely to include:
· Leading teams of technologists/engineers to develop high integrity complex systems for medical devices
· Working closely with engineers and technicians to implement designs
· Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation
· Preparing technical programmes of work
· Presenting findings to internal and external clients

Minimum requirements
To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have:
· An excellent degree in Physics or a related discipline
· Significant post graduate relevant industrial experience
· Strong technical skills, with key strengths in practical application of the sciences
· Experience of writing technical reports and proposals
· A genuine passion for Physics and Engineering in general

You will have excellent team working skills and the ability and enthusiasm to mentor less experienced staff. You will also have strong verbal and written communication and task management skills.

A proven ability to manage a team of engineers and technicians is highly desirable as is an appreciation of risk management tools used in product development.
In addition, experience of the following will be beneficial:
· A working knowledge of medical device development processes compliant with ISO13485 and Quality System Regulation
· Multi-disciplinary control engineering
· Systems engineering including generation of specifications and documentation
· An ability to apply simulation tools such as Matlab / Simulink to model complex problems and solutions
· A post-graduate qualification with a high level of practical experience would also be advantageous

Skills summary: Medical Devices, ISO13485, Mathematics, Physics, Matlab / Simulink.

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With further growth, this innovative consultancy company now seek a bright candidate with a good physics knowledge and solid abilities in numerical modelling / computation and the development of algorithms. You should have a good understanding of the use of mathematical tools / languages - and experience in data / model fitting.

With an outstanding academic record (Grade A in 'A' level Physics, 2.1 / 1st in Mathematics, Theoretical Physics or similar from a top University - ideally a relevant PhD) you will naturally be ambitious, with excellent communication skills. Any exposure to object oriented programming (languages such as C++ / Java) would be an advantage.

A superb career development opportunity for the right candidate.

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Summary: A superb career development opportunity for an academically gifted Physics / Engineering graduate or PhD with solid practical skills, who now seeks their next step on the career ladder.

This innovative company offer a supportive, bureaucracy-free consultancy environment where you can see your good ideas become real-world products. As a developer / consultant, you will work as part of a bright, motivated team in a practical hands on role - undertaking new product research, design and development whilst also liaising directly with clients to discuss their requirements - and transferring early stage concepts into low cost products for high volume production.

Only the best need apply - as in addition to a very impressive record of academic achievement (2.1 Minimum, preferably in Physics, Engineering or a similar numerate subject, from a top University) you should also ideally offer practical commercial experience gained in industry, along with good communication skills / client-facing abilities. You should have a strong interest in the practical side of engineering. Although not required, a PhD in a relevant subject could be an advantage.

Your skills should include:

- An outstanding understanding of applied physics and engineering principles.
- Able to work from first principles.
- Ideally, some knowledge of design for manufacture and manufacturing processes.
- Although not a prerequisite, any experience in analogue / digital electronics or power electronics design would be advantageous.
- Practical laboratory or workshop experience.
- Creativity and problem solving skills.
- Good mathematical / analytical skills.
- Self-motivation and an ability to operate with minimal supervision.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established company with an open, friendly style - to enjoy your day-to-day responsibilities, and to rapidly progress your career.

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Summary: Analogue, Digital and Physics skills needed, growing company, Cambridge, to £50k.

Our client develops leading-edge technologies and products, including development of micro-mechanical, piezoelectronic, fluidic and optical devices for markets ranging from healthcare to consumer products. They now seek a bright, enthusiastic, hands-on physicist and electronics specialist with both an aptitude and interest in commercial development. The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, an intuitive grasp of fundamental scientific principles, and demonstrable drive and commitment. You will be involved in development of optimised electronics solutions for novel sensor, actuator and display technologies; applying skills to create innovative and effective solutions to real-world problems, working on and leading demanding technology and product development projects; participate in the client interface, communication and management; and taking responsibility for best in class project delivery.

You must have a 1st or 2.1 degree in physics or electronic engineering with a PhD from a leading university; electronics experience including practical analogue and digital hardware design, development and analysis skills; very good oral and written communication, presentation, and team skills; and ideally, project management and commercial experience.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, Physics, PhD, 1st, 2.1, Cambridge, Sensors.

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Summary: This high-tech consultancy seeks high calibre experimental physicists to work on a range of projects, Cambridge, to £50k.

This high growth consultancy seeks a number of experimental physicists to join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, developing leading edge technologies such as microfluidics, optics, micro-mechanical devices and products such as medical diagnostics, fuel cells, displays and sensors for a range of markets from healthcare to consumer products.

You will work as an experimental physicist applying skills to create innovative solutions to real-world problems within technically demanding technology and product development projects. You will also participate in the client interface, communication and management and take responsibility for best in class project delivery.

You must have a 1st or 2.1 degree in physics with an applied PhD from a leading institute; broad experience in experimental physics, preferably including: sensors, actuators, optics/optoelectronics, fluidics; and very good oral and written communication, presentation, and team skills. Project management and commercial experience will be an advantage.

Keywords: 1st, 2.1, PhD, Cambridge, Experimental Physics, Sensors, Medical Devices, Consultant.

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This leading consultancy develop complex products across a range of commercial sectors.

Scientists, physicists and engineers work on client assignments in multidisciplinary project teams, sometimes on more than one project concurrently and in different team roles. High quality work is essential from every team member. A strong desire to learn to develop and implement solutions with different technologies and for different target markets is essential.

As a senior physicist or engineer you will be expected to provide innovation and technical leadership during the complete project life cycle. Projects often commence with a loose brief from a client, from this you will be expected to architect a technical solution. During the delivery of the project you will be expected to take responsibility for the technical solution, working closely with the team as well as interfacing at a senior level within the client organisation.

As your experience develops opportunities exist to progress in a variety of directions, depending on the individual. Commercial, project management and senior technical routes are all recognised within our career development structure.

Minimum requirements
To meet the requirements of this role you will have:
· A good first degree or PhD in Physics or a related Engineering discipline
· Experience of product development in a consultancy or fast moving organisation
· Proven technical leadership experience in a commercial environment
· Broad engineering skills, including electronics hardware, software and mechanical engineering.
· An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
· An outline understanding of a wide range of physical sensing technologies.
· Excellent practical problem solving skills.
· Excellent mathematical skills
· Good communication skills, both verbal and written

In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
· Experience of commercial negotiations and the sales process
· Experience of algorithm development for sensing applications
· Experience of radio system design for communications, radar or location.

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Summary: Working within multi-disciplinary teams undertaking design tasks principally of new optical and opto-electronic systems. The work often involves the combination of the development of hardware solutions operating in conjunction with signal processing electronics and algorithms, sometimes encompassing sophisticated mathematical techniques. The role offers many varied opportunities for the personal development of technical and commercial skills.

Specific responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity for a physicist with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial and time restraints.

You will be using your strong technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects, from initial concepts through to final delivery. You will be taking the lead optical design role on multidisciplinary projects, including hands-on product development, design of optical and sensing systems and components, systems engineering, as well as taking the lead role in planning, proposal & concept generation, project management and liaison with clients. You will also use your strong creative and technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects and to participate in consultancy work within client companies.

Minimum requirements

To meet the requirements of this role you will have:
· A good first degree or PhD in physics or a related engineering discipline
· Experience in delivering optical or opto-electronic systems, with an emphasis on sensing and analytical measurement
· Experience in using optical design tools
· An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
· Good communication skills, both verbal and written
In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
· Product development in a commercial environment
· C or MATLAB
· Signal chain and system performance modelling and analysis
· Algorithm development for sensing applications
· Sensing technologies applicable to a range of physical effects

Due to the nature of some of the work, it will be necessary to obtain security clearance for the successful applicant, and therefore the applicant must hold UK nationality.

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Make good use of your academic achievement and technical skills now to shape your future!

Our clients - leading high-tech product development companies and consultancies - are actively seeking top calibre candidates, at levels from fresh Graduate to Technical Director.

They offer exceptional opportunities where you can make a real difference. Your work will be fully recognised and rewarded - in fields as diverse as: 2D/3D Modelling; Digital Signal Processing; Wireless Comms; Financial Software Systems; Consumer Electronics; Mathematical Modelling; Scientific Instrumentation; High Volume Manufacture; and Cleantech.

You'll have a 2.1 or 1st from a top university, typically in Computer Science, Electronics, Maths, Physics or Mechanical Engineering.

As well as good starting salaries these roles offer superb career prospects and the chance to work with other high-calibre people on the most technically challenging, cutting-edge projects.

Email your CV to topjob@ecmselection.co.uk or call us on 01223 813399
to discuss the latest opportunities.

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Summary: High Technology Consultancy; Engineering or Applied Physics technologist to develop leading edge products.

With this high growth technology consultancy.

You will be a creative, technically skilled engineer, who is highly motivated and capable of identifying and developing commercial opportunities. You must be able to demonstrate initiative and to work to deadlines under pressure

You will have an excellent degree 1st or 2:1 in Engineering (or applied physics) from a University with an excellent reputation in your subject, with solid experience in a product development role, with project leading experience, ideally including
customer/client contact.

Your personal qualities will be creative, highly motivated self-starter, energetic and ambitious, with excellent communication skills.

Key Skills: Excellent academics, engineering, applied physics, product development.

In order to meet growing demands, our clients Fluid Mechanics Group conducts an array of highly specialised investigations and are currently seeking an experienced numerical experimentalist.

As an experienced Principal or Senior Engineer, you must have considerable experience in advanced techniques in mathematical modelling, numerical algorithm development, and high performance computing in POSIX based OS.

Qualified to degree level ideally in applied physics or engineering, preferably with a Ph.D. or its equivalent, your primary role will be code development and numerical experimentation in most of the following areas:

· High Speed Multiphase Flows – including phase change and reactions,
· Aerosol Transport and Dispersion
· Fluid thermo-physical and transport properties characterisation – both at low- and high-pressures and temperatures,

You should also be fluent in programming and scripting languages such as C/C++, F95, Python, Perl, JAVA, Awk as well as parallel programming in MPI. It will also be very helpful to have some familiarity with commercial CAE/CFD tools - such as Solidworks, ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, ICEM CFD or their equivalent. For this position, a solid experience in OpenFOAM will be an exceptional advantage.

With an understanding and appreciation of IP you will understand the commercial realities of the business and be able to apply this understanding to your work.

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