This is a superb opportunity for a Senior Software Developer / Engineer to join a small multi-disciplinary product development R&D group of an international company.  They are involved in the innovation, design and development of specialised diagnostic instruments and consumer products.  With rapid growth, they now seek a well-qualified, experienced Software Developer / Engineer

Product technology areas range from Embedded Systems right through to Web / Cloud based Applications. The position offers a great variety of work - from early-stage research through full systems development and manufacture. The projects encompass a wide range of technical disciplines and involve both internal and external (third party) resources worldwide. You will be expected to drive product development forward by turning ideas into software architecture, system designs and implement these on commercial products.

With a very impressive academic record (ideally to postgraduate level with a top university) in a suitable technical / scientific discipline, you should have extensive hands-on software development experience on embedded platform development, ideally for consumer products. Your other skills / experience should include:
 
- Fluency in languages such as C / C++ / Java
- Agile development methodologies
- ARM architectures, RTOS and Linux preferred
- Open Source development, tools and processes
- Experience of wireless and communication technologies / protocols an advantage
- Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Information Architecture and metadata protocols are an advantage
- Proven ability, energy and drive to deliver results

 Your skill set should also ideally include exposure to other related areas associated with multi-disciplinary development projects, such as electronics, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory / quality control issues.

Keywords: Senior Software Developer, C / C++ / Java - diagnostic instruments, consumer products, embedded, desktop applications, web development, C / Embedded Software development, Electronics, agile development / scrum / extreme programming; Embedded Systems Development, consumer products, Agile methodologies / Scrum / Extreme programming, Open Source development, Telecoms, Cloud Computing, Web Technologies, Information Architecture and Metadata protocols, high-volume consumer products including electronic systems; ARM architectures, RTOS, Linux; Open Source development; wireless and communication technologies / protocols.

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This highly regarded, multi-disciplined company needs top engineers to work on the development of a range of engineering products for clients in the areas of bioprocess, regenerative medicine and stem cell research.

With excellent academics (at least a 2.1 Hons from a good university plus good A levels) you will have a wide range of skills encompassing mechanical, software, hardware and robotics/automation plus the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.  Our client is looking for a number of engineers over the coming months and this is a period of continuous growth for them and represents outstanding opportunities for well qualified engineers.  They offer a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package.

Keywords: 2.1, 1st, PhD, Mechanical, Robotics, Automation, Electronics, Electrical, Software, Cambridge, Team Lead.

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This growing, innovative company develops turnkey solutions for clients across the world, from design & fabrication of fluid devices to full instrument or system development.  This key role is for a Technical Application Specialist to work within the marketing team to provide a technical bridge between customers and the engineers in the team.  The Technical Applications Specialist will be producing technical marketing material, providing pre-sales support and post-sales support, testing new, innovative customer products, attending conferences / customer demos / installations / exhibitions and liaising with internal teams to ensure any customer issues are resolved in a timely manner.  You will be working with small, medium and large organisations, and in application areas as widely disparate as clinical diagnostics, genome sequencing, fuel cells, petrochemicals, and foods.  They also have an expanding range of standard products, which are typically used in scientific research.

You must have at least a 2.1 (Hons) in an engineering or scientific subject and have 3+ years experience in an engineering or scientific technical role in a commercial environment.  You may already be in a customer facing position but you don’t have to be - the desire and strong interpersonal and communication skills to do this job are more important.  The Technical Applications Specialist will have demonstrable interest in science and engineering and revel in making the customer happy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a customer facing technologist to join a growing company.

Keywords: Pre-sales, post-sales, technical marketing, engineering, science, Royston, Cambridge, 2.1, 1st.

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This leading company helps blue-chip clients worldwide achieve success. This key role is to work within their medical devices solutions team designing well thought through medical devices, with specific attention to usability, and carrying out design research activities to identify product opportunities and latent design needs for medical device development.

You will be passionate about human factors and ergonomics and have an intuitive understanding of engineering and physics. You must have at least a 2.1 Hons in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or similar from a good university ( i.e. you will also have strong A-level grades as well) and be able to present an exciting portfolio showing your ability to present ideas visually. You will have strong 3D CAD skills (ideally Pro-Engineer or Solidworks) with good rendering and computer animation skills, plus the ability to devise clever mechanical solutions to complex problems.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the top companies in the Cambridge area where you will deal with both technical and client liaison.

Keywords: Mechanical, Product Design, Usability, Ergonomics, Cambridge, 2.1, 1st.

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Does a step change in both your career and your lifestyle appeal? Our client, a global company headquartered in New Zealand, is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Manager to lead a highly skilled and growing software engineering team. The company is a market leader in their sector and your contribution will help shape their future products.

You will be challenged by the range of complex technologies including embedded control software, sophisticated user interface systems, data storage and comms. It is expected that you will continue to improve and innovate how these technologies are developed and deployed.

The successful Embedded Software Manager will have experience of highly sophisticated, large and complex environments. Being an expert in your field you can demonstrate skills in areas such as:

- Agile development methods (including test driven development methodologies)

- building and maintaining quality development practices

- embedded software architectures such as multitasking, kernels and real-time operating systems

You will have experience in setting up infrastructure for testing and development in an embedded environment. The ability to network and cultivate strong relationships is at the heart of this role, as is the absolute commitment to develop your team members.

Rewarding as your career has been so far, you are eager for the next challenge and want a business that can fully utilise your skills, yet give you that stretch to develop.  As this is a newly created, senior position you will start with a clean sheet of paper and make a huge difference. And you will have the fantastic lifestyle opportunities that New Zealand offers.

Contact us now to find out more!

Keywords: Embedded Software Manager, medical, healthcare, embedded systems, control software, agile, test, quality, embedded software architecture, multitasking, kernels, real-time operating systems, RTOS, user interface, GUI, data storage, comms, USB, GSM, agile, test, New Zealand

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This growing company specialises in the development and commercialization of easily adjusted, variable focus lenses.  Technical and commercial staff are based in Oxford, where they help develop core lens technology and commercial products. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will own the specification and mechanical design up to design freeze leading into verification testing and production.  Also to support design activities through the later stages of product development. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will support optical product characterisation and investigate and analyse complex systems in a methodical way. You will lead activities in the Product development team; high standard of engineering work, design control, robust design, design for manufacture, lead FMEA’s; communicate and report design through the company; communicate and work within a wider new product introduction team; manage and take responsibility for sub-contractors deliverables; be proactive, self-starter and prioritise tasks within the project deliverables; and assist in transfer of product from development to manufacturing.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will have a good degree in a related engineering subject and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design and manufacture in a commercial organisation; worked with a variety of manufacturing techniques in a number of different materials - predominately plastic injection moulding; intricate mechanism and small scale design; seal design; team working; budgeting, time planning; 3D CAD and CAD data management; practical hands-on ability; verbal and written communication; working closely with subcontractors to achieve desired results in efficient and timely manner; and working with the company's NPI process.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a technology company and social enterprise where you can use your experience.

Keywords: Mechanical, Plastic Injection Moulding, Manufacturing, CAD, Oxford.

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Top company in medical / laboratory instrumentation systems needs Electronics  Engineer with Analogue & Digital skills to develop range of systems for complex instrumentation and automation systems.  The Electronics Engineer with Analogue & Digital will work on: 

·            Microcontroller and distributed technologies.

·           Novel sensor applications.

·           Motors & drives.

·           Power supplies.

·           Control systems.

The Electronics Engineer with Analogue & Digital will have a degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Physics combined with extensive experience of developing complex electronic and electrical systems plus:

·            Extensive Analogue & Digital experience.

·            Extensive experience of designing electronics and electrical systems for complex scientific instruments and automation.

·            Knowledge of regulatory issues (CE, UL) and safety circuit design and test.

·           Team Lead experience.

This is a top opportunity for a highly experienced Analogue & Digital Electronics Engineer.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, Instrument, Automation, Cambridge, Royston.

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This growing technology company and social enterprise develops variable focus lenses.  Their unique technology provides unique advantages unmatched by other products available. 

The Process Technician will assist in the process development of a manual lens assembly process, working alongside design and process engineers to provide prototype components that meet specification, and to assist as directed with sub-system testing.

The Process Technician will be capable of working with minimal suspension, be diligent and have a keen attention to detail and be willing to travel as appropriate. The Process Technician’s technical skill set will encompass good mechanical and engineering knowledge, problem solving and good numeracy and IT skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre Process Technician to join a leading edge technology company.

Keywords: Process Technician, Mechanical, engineering, Oxford, assemblies.

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An excellent opportunity to join a high-powered technical consultancy with an interesting variety of work.

Our client is a young product design and development consultancy doing ground-breaking work in a range of industries. Due to expansion, they are looking for a very bright Mechanical Engineer to join their group.

To be successful, you will be able to contribute to multi-disciplinary teams working in a wide range of technical disciplines. You must be self-motivated, comfortable in a client-facing environment and extremely adaptable. You'll have a good degree (2.1 or 1st Class Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from a top university, and excellent communication skills.

You can show strong creativity coupled with an analytical and enquiring mind.

A variety of level of experience will be considered, from fresh graduate to applicants experienced within another technical consultancy or in the healthcare, consumer or high-tech industrial sectors.

In return, our client offers a good salary and benefits, as well as a very pleasant working environment.

Key words: mechanical engineer, mechanical engineering, mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, control engineering, structures, design for manufacture, DfM, consultancy,  healthcare, consumer, industrial, Cambridgeshire

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This leading technology company specialises in the design and development of high calibre instrumentation and systems for blue-chip clients worldwide. Working within a multi-disciplinary group the Mechanical Engineer will develop leading edge solutions.  The Mechanical Engineer will participate in client meetings and communication, and actively seek involvement in new business through the creation of new ideas.

You must be an exceptional Mechanical Engineer with an excellent academic record (at least a high 2.1 from a leading university which means minimum A’s & B’s at A level) with demonstrable analytical, practical and creative skills.  You must be able to apply your Mechanical Engineering skills to commercial projects and have experience of commercial applications and project management.

Keywords: Mechanical Engineer, Cambridge, client, project manage, 2.1, 1st, PhD.

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Minimum requirements:

To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will be a talented, creative engineer, with the ability to solve complex electro-mechanical system problems and design ingenious solutions.  You will have practical experience with proven technical skills and have postgraduate experience in an engineering design environment.

Applicants should also have the following:

• An excellent first degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. 
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems including several of the following:
  - Drive systems
  - Bulk fluids handling
  - Motors and Gearing
  - Power
  - Measurement
  - Control Systems
• Understanding of manufacturing techniques and assembly processes
• Materials selection, particularly designing with metals
• Hands-on experience of 3D CAD (ProEngineer or Solidworks preferred)
• Tolerance Analysis
• A genuine passion for engineering

In addition the following would be beneficial:

• Experience with robotics or automation
• Experience of designing for the Medical Industry
• Analytical skills e.g. FEA, CFD

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Our client is an established and recognised leader in high-tech medical simulation. They develop innovative technological solutions that support health systems and improve patient care and safety.

They are now seeking a highly-talented developer to design and develop software that simulates physics phenomena and behaviour of bodies and fluids involved in a medical surgical procedure. 

You will develop soft and rigid body physics interactions applications and functionality libraries; study state-of-the-art of medical physics engines; liaise with the research community in physics developments; and maintain and enhance the existing application.

You will have a good degree in Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science; have significant physics programming experience; and an excellent knowledge of Visual C++, Object Orientated and OpenGL programming, and strong multi-threaded programming skills.

Key Requirements:
 
• Experience in physical simulation & multi-rigid body dynamics, rigid body chains & soft body.
• Excellent knowledge of FEM for the deformation of soft body.
• Knowledge of virtual environments, human-machine interaction and collision detection.
• Familiarity with existing physics packages: Ode, Bullet, PhysX.
• Experience of code optimisations and fixing stability issues. 
• Documenting implementations and libraries/package development 
• Development of user interfaces and multimedia applications.

Italian language skills are not required, as business is conducted in English. However an interest in learning Italian is desirable.

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This highly innovative company specialises in complex automation systems for bioprocess development.  They seek an innovative Technology Project Manager to deliver early stage technology and product development projects delivering thoroughly understood and working technologies and commercially valuable products. Their products often start life as complex technology and design study type projects.  These projects require significant technical input as new concepts and technologies are investigated and their commercial value established.  This role will be focused on delivering these projects – from a technical perspective and a project management perspective.

The Technology Project Manager will have the following skills and attributes:

• Proven experience of technology development, early stage product development and managing projects.
• Minimum 2.1 (Hons) from an established university in a relevant scientific or engineering subject.
• A broad multi-disciplined engineering or physics background with sensing systems, optics, spectroscopy, electronics and signal processing.
• Effective team leading and customer facing experience.
• Self motivated and willing to travel worldwide.

Keywords: Technology Project Manager, multi-disciplined, spectroscopy, sensors, project management, 2.1, 1st, PhD, team lead, Royston, Cambridge.

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This highly regarded company specialises in the development of technology driven solutions for a wide range of clients worldwide. This particular group works on the delivery of drug discovery, surgical and diagnostic devices. You will have a passion for improving products for their clients, discovering and applying research insights during every stage of the design process. You must have an understanding and experience of qualitative and quantitative human factors research methods, and the ability to tailor these to project needs; the ability to engage both internal and external project teams through insights and expertise; plus the aptitude to translate research insights into relevant development directions.

You will have a high level of empathy and interpersonal skills and be prepared to travel globally to design and conduct research studies. Experience and an interest in medical device development would be beneficial, including knowledge of relevant human factors standards and documentation, and any additional foreign languages are an advantage.

You must have at least a 2.1 (Hons) in a scientific or engineering discipline and be a specialist in human factors, ergonomics, cognitive psychology, usability, anthropology, product interaction or product design, through experience or training.

This is an exciting requirement with this dynamic, leading edge company working with clients at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords: Human factors, ergonomics, usability, Cambridge, 2.1, 1st.

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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 growing consultancy seeks a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to work as a consultant on a wide range of projects in 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 have excellent mechanical engineering skills to lead demanding development projects and build new business to join their team.  You will have first class technical and communication skills, experience at leading large multidisciplinary projects and an interest in and aptitude for developing business. 

You must have 1st or 2.1 degree from leading institute; a track record of commercialising complex mechanical systems or technology in an industrial setting and delivering technology-based projects against challenging timelines and product requirements; excellent market awareness and capability to develop new market opportunities for technology; and very good communication and team skills including leading multi-disciplinary science and engineering teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in this highly challenging environment.

Keywords: Mechanical, 1st, 2.1, Consultant, Cambridge.

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This growing consultancy seeks an experienced project leader with a strong track record in one of the following areas; drug delivery devices, diagnostic instrumentation or surgical technology. You will have a passion for delivering technology research and/or product development projects to time and to budget, as well as having excellent client relation management skills.  You will lead demanding medical technology projects with responsibility for a project team consisting of engineers, physicists, designers and technicians, managing all aspects of a project including proposals, financial management, execution, resources, client communications, and on-going sales.

You will have a first class or upper second class degree in engineering or physics; excellent communication and presentation skills; a passion for challenging technology and/or product development activities; gravitas derived from significant experience gained in a relevant medical sector; and be familiar with the regulatory context of medical device development.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in medical technologies within a growing technology company.

Keywords: Medical Devices, Physics, Design, Consultancy, Cambridge, 1st, 2.1.

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Working on leading technology solutions for the medical device sector, this technical consultancy team and looking for a bright, highly able Mechanical Engineer to work on a range of technical projects for medical devices. As well as hands-on project work, there are key responsibilities in understanding client requirements and contribute to the development of drug delivery devices, medical manufacturing systems and surgical technology. The ability to lead technically demanding projects would be expected.

Mechanical Engineer requirements:
- Excellent academic credentials (1st/2.1 in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline), with ideally a technically demanding practical PhD.
- Strong background/interest in medical device development.
- Very strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, with an aptitude to apply knowledge to difficult problems.
- Good mixture of analytical, experimental and creative capabilities to complement excellent problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh PhD or experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a world leading team – developing key technologies for next generation products. Medical Device Mechanical Engineer - 1st/2.1, PhD, problem solving, client-facing, experimental, innovative. Herts., £Excellent + top benefits.

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This growing consultancy seeks a number of engineers to join their group focussing  on drug delivery devices, manufacturing systems, diagnostic instrumentation and surgical technology.  You must have the ability to hit the ground running and be immediately effective in technically challenging projects where you can contribute to, and/or lead demanding assignments.

With at least a 2.1 Hons degree from a good university in Electronics you will have a very strong understanding of electronic engineering fundamentals and an ability to apply this to solve technical problems; have experience of challenging analogue and digital electronics projects, from concept to production; ideally, have some exposure to software or FPGA code development; have intrinsically high levels of motivation, excellent communication and presentation skills; have a good mixture of analytical, experimental and creative capabilities, and have a strong interest / track record in medical device development.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in this stimulating technology environment with professional career development possible into a variety of technical, business and leadership roles.

Keywords: Consultant, 1st, 2.1, Medical Devices, Electronics, Cambridge.

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Holding responsibility for leading the technical side of projects, this is an exciting opportunity for a mechanical engineer who is an authority in their field.

As a senior level consultant with the company, there will be frequent interaction with a wide range of people and projects, as well as ample scope for career development.

To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will be a talented, creative mechanical engineer, with the ability to solve complex mechanical problems and design ingenious mechanisms.  You will have a high level of practical experience with proven technical and design reviewing skills, and have spent significant time in an engineering design environment.

You will have an excellent degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

An in-depth knowledge of manufacture and assembly processes from one off designs to high volume manufacture is required.   Experience of high volume plastic injection moulding is essential.   Significant experience in 3D CAD, preferably Pro Engineer and Solid Works is also required.

You will be a bright, enthusiastic team player.  Good communication skills are essential as a major part of your role will be interacting with clients and multi-disciplinary project teams made up of scientists, engineers and designers.

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As a Principal Engineer, you will take a leading role in a multi-disciplinary team of Technicians, Engineers, Consultants and Designers. You will be involved in organising the mechanical, electronic and software engineering design effort to meet the requirements of the projects as well as providing creative solutions to problems.
Your specific responsibilities are likely to include:
· Definition of technical solutions for product or system developments
· Leading design engineers to realise your technical solutions
· Generation of concepts and layouts of systems in CAD
· Detailed design of components and products in CAD
· Tolerance analysis of  system designs
· Production of detailed drawings and manufacturing specifications
· Transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers
· Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation
Minimum requirements
To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will be a talented, creative mechanical engineer, with the ability to solve complex mechanical problems and design ingenious mechanisms.  You will have a high level of practical experience with proven technical skills, and have spent significant time in an engineering design environment.
An excellent knowledge of manufacture and assembly processes from one off designs to high volume manufacture is required.   A good understanding of manufacturing techniques, assembly processes and material selection is key.  Significant experience in 3D CAD, preferably Pro Engineer and Solid Works is also required.

You will have an excellent degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Our client are interested to hear how your skills and experience can help them to resolve the challenges faced during the development of complex drug delivery, diagnostic and surgical systems.  Specific medical device industry experience is not a requirement.

Specific responsibilities:

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced programme manager with the ambition and ability to lead the delivery of novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial, regulatory and time constraints.

Your specific responsibilities will vary according to your particular expertise but are likely to include:
· Management of projects from the proposal stage through to the delivery of the project
· Liaising directly with clients to understand their programme needs for a broad range of projects including large diagnostic and life sciences instrument development and drug delivery device development programmes
· Estimating timeline, resource, budget and key technical risks for proposal preparation
· Building and managing the project team with the appropriate level of expertise for the proposed work
· Reporting technical and financial progress both to the client and internally
· Leading meetings with clients, present and communicate ideas and concepts to all disciplines
· Take the lead in ensuring that projects are run to relevant quality standards including the EU and FDA standards for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic equipment
· Take the lead in ensuring that projects meet appropriate safety standards
To meet the requirements of this role you are likely to have:
· An excellent degree within an engineering or relevant scientific discipline
· A proven track record in the delivery of large and complex development projects to time and budget within a regulated environment
· Experience of managing risk and timeline on development projects with considerable novel content
· Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams, often across different client sites and worldwide

In addition, experience of the following will also be beneficial:
· An excellent understanding of medical device development processes compliant with ISO 13485, QSR or experience of a similar quality system such as ISO9001
· Experience in diagnostics, drug delivery, surgical devices or pharmaceuticals either within a product company or consultancy with direct experience of device development
· Experience in taking a medical or other product from concept through to launch including scale up and transfer to manufacture

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This is a superb opportunity for a Senior Software Developer / Engineer will to join a small multi-disciplinary product development R&D group of an international company.  They are involved in the innovation, design and development of specialised diagnostic instruments and consumer products.  With rapid growth, they now seek a well-qualified, experienced Software Developer / Engineer

Product technology areas range from Embedded Systems right through to Web-based Applications. The position offers a great variety of work - from early-stage research through full systems development to manufacture transfer and service deployment. The projects encompass a wide range of technical disciplines and involve both internal and external (third party) resources worldwide. You will be expected to drive product development forward by turning ideas into software architecture, system designs and implement these on commercial products.

With a very impressive academic record (ideally to postgraduate level with a top university) in a suitable technical / scientific discipline, you should have extensive hands-on software development experience, such as:

• Expert skills in languages such as C / C++ / Java
• Significant experience in Embedded Systems Development for consumer products
• Extensive experience in Agile methodologies / scrum / extreme programming etc.
• Ideally, experience in Open Source development, tools and processes
• Knowledge of Telecoms, Cloud Computing, Web Technologies, Information Architecture and Metadata protocols are an advantage.
• Familiar with the design of cost-optimized, high-volume consumer products including electronic systems

 Your skill set should also ideally include exposure to other related areas associated with multi-disciplinary development projects, such as electronics, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory / quality control issues.

Keywords: Senior Software Developer, C / C++ / Java - diagnostic instruments, consumer products, embedded, desktop applications, web development, C / Embedded Software development, Electronics, agile development / scrum / extreme programming; Embedded Systems Development, consumer products, Agile methodologies / Scrum / Extreme programming, Open Source development, Telecoms, Cloud Computing, Web Technologies, Information Architecture and Metadata protocols, high-volume consumer products including electronic systems.

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This highly regarded technology company specialises in the development of automated scientific equipment.  This key role for a Software Support Engineer is to maintain and continue the development of existing software platforms for leading edge automated products to ensure that the products continue to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations in the marketplace. You will diagnose, design, implement, test and document software modifications arising from field issues and help develop improved or new software test platforms to enable rapid deployment of software to client sites.

The Software Support Engineer will have a minimum BSc (Hons) 2.1 from an established university in a numerate discipline, preferably Computer Science or Software Engineering.  You must have industrial experience as a Software Engineer, preferably in a quality conscious environment using Object Oriented methodology; fluency in C++ and MFC in a MS Visual Studio environment; experience of working within a software support environment, performing 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support duties and interacting with customers; fluency in SQL is essential, experience of Sybase SQL anywhere is desirable; and have project and team working expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in this highly innovative company.

Keywords: Software, Support, C++, MFC, SQL, Royston, 2.1, 1st.

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Cambridge, UK, to c£45k + top benefits package

This is a superb opportunity within the small R&D group of an international company involved in the innovation, design and development of specialised medical diagnostic instruments and consumer products. Based in Cambridge, UK - this location is recognized worldwide as a centre of excellence for biotechnology and high-tech product development.

With rapid growth, they now seek an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Product Designer - specialising in disposables, to join the team.

Your core responsibilities will include:

- Specification, design, development and transfer to manufacturing of disposable cartridges for medical diagnostic products

- Focus on low-cost, high volume designs and manufacturing processes

- Liaison with assay development and manufacturing teams to take biochemistry out of the lab and into professional and non-professional use diagnostic products

- Providing technical leadership in development projects to create world-class designs

- Promoting best-practice cartridge engineering attitudes and approaches

- Helping to build the product development team in Cambridge to deliver outstanding designs and products

Your profile:

- Impressively qualified (top degree / top university) in a suitable technical / scientific discipline

- Significant hands-on experience of designing, developing and manufacturing disposable products or cartridges for high volume manufacture using plastics, laminates, adhesives etc.

- Experience with design and implementation of fluidic systems an advantage

- Hands-on experience of developing medical diagnostic products / medical devices an advantage

- Highly numerate and familiar with use of tools such as Design of Experiments and Six-Sigma

- Familiarity with Regulatory and Quality Management systems for medical device development preferred but not essential

- Familiar with MS Office, SolidWorks or other 3D CAD tools, FEA and other design simulation tools

- Willingness to travel internationally as required

This is a superb opportunity for rapid career development for the right candidate.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a generous Group Pension Scheme, Share Purchase Scheme, Private Health Care Insurance Scheme and Income Protection Plan.

Keywords: Product Designer / Mechanical Engineer - disposables, medical diagnostic products, 3D CAD, low-cost / high volume manufacture, Cambridge, UK, to c£45k + top benefits package, disposable products or cartridges for high volume manufacture using plastics, laminates, adhesives, fluidic systems, SolidWorks or other 3D CAD tools, FEA,  designing, developing and Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.']]>  Product Designer / Mechanical Engineer - medical diagnostic products, 3D CAD, low-cost / high volume manufacture

Cambridge, UK, to c£40k + top benefits package

This is a superb opportunity within the small R&D group of an international company involved in the innovation, design and development of specialised medical diagnostic instruments and consumer products. Based in Cambridge, UK - this location is recognized worldwide as a centre of excellence for biotechnology and high-tech product development.

With rapid growth, they now seek a well-qualified Mechanical Design Engineer to take responsibility for the hands-on design, development and manufacture of products in high volumes - using plastics, laminates, adhesives -  including design and implementation of fluidic parts and functions.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Mechanical design and development of medical diagnostic products

• Turning product ideas and user needs into beautiful, cost-effective, high quality product mechanical designs

• Focus on low-cost, high manufacture volume designs and manufacturing processes

• Promoting best-practice product design attitudes and approaches and implementing global design guidelines into products

• Ensuring the product development team in Cambridge delivers outstanding designs and products

Your profile: 

• Impressive academic record (top degree / top university)  in a suitable technical / design discipline

• Expert user of 3D CAD systems

• Significant hands-on experience of designing, developing and manufacturing consumer or medical products for manufacture in high volume

• Well versed and enthusiastic about user-centric product design

• Familiar with engineering mechanical science: statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics

• Familiar with manufacturing processes for high volume product manufacture

• Familiarity with Regulatory and Quality Management systems for medical device development an advantage but not essential

• Willingness to travel internationally as required

This is a superb opportunity for rapid career development for the right candidate.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers a comprehensive beneifts package including a generous Group Pension Scheme, Share Purchase Scheme, Private Health Care Insurance Scheme and Income Protection Plan.

Keywords: Product Designer / Mechanical Engineer - medical diagnostic products, 3D CAD, low-cost / high volume manufacture, Cambridge, UK, to c£40k + top benefits package, designing, developing and manufacturing consumer or medical products for manufacture in high volume, mechanical design for manufacture, mechanical science: statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, plastics.

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Our client is seeking an experienced, ambitious engineer to join their Embedded Systems Group and create, analyse and develop new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and lead the development of large, complex automation systems (e.g. surgical, pharmaceutical/diagnostic and manufacturing applications)
• Technical team lead/technical project management role in wide ranging multidisciplinary development projects
• Work closely with clients and internal multi-disciplinary project teams (physics, mechanical, electronics, software) defining overall system design, architecture and deliverables ensuring work is compliant with quality procedures and practices
• Design and development of complex devices and platforms, e.g. diagnostics platforms, fluid handling devices, robotics for laboratory automation, surgical consoles, electro-mechanical surgical devices
• Direct and support in-house teams and external parties
• Test plan creation, execution and documentation

Experience & Qualifications:

We expect candidates to have a 2.1 or above in engineering or applied science discipline (for example: Electronics and Applied Physics, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, etc.)

·            Extensive experience in designing, developing , debugging and testing complex systems (with particular emphasis on instrumentation, real-time control and integration with complex electromechanical systems)

• Excellent analytical capabilities
• Full life cycle product development
• Introduction into volume manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical systems
• Development of products in an FDA or other regulated environments, including risk analysis
• Management of project teams and coaching juniors

The following skills would be advantageous:

• Ability to formulate a plan, schedule for a complex project and drive to completion
• Medical device development
• Previous work with medical device organisations or in a medical device setting
• Product and technology consulting, ideally in both technical and commercial consultation
• Process orientated; ability to think through problems in an ordered and structured way to provide a solution
• Product management experience

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Cambridge, UK, to c£30k + top benefits package

This is a superb opportunity within the small R&D group of an international company involved in the innovation, design and development of specialised medical diagnostic instruments and consumer products. Based in Cambridge, UK - this location is recognized worldwide as a centre of excellence for biotechnology and high-tech product development.

With rapid growth, they now seek an experienced Mechanical Technician / Engineer to join the team.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out assembly and commissioning of test rigs – mechanical and electronic

• Carrying out assembly and test of prototype components and instruments – mechanical and electronic

• Manufacturing mechanical parts

• Liaising with suppliers to specify and purchase components for test rigs and prototypes

• Advising and assisting design engineers in the design and specification of test rigs

• Carrying out test programmes and writing reports

• Assisting in writing and validating assembly and test SOPs

Your profile:

• Minimum of an HNC / HND in a suitable technical / design discipline

• Significant hands-on experience of mechanical manufacture and assembly (metals and plastics)

• Familiar with use of electronic test equipment and computers to automate test rigs and gather data

• Familiar with running test programmes and writing up test reports

• Familiar with component specification and ordering from suppliers

• Highly motivated and self-starting, able to define and organize your own work, not afraid of deadlines

• Deep appreciation of quality with an eye for detail and seeing a job through to the end

• Familiarity with 3D CAD packages an advantage but not essential

• Familiarity with Regulatory and Quality Management systems for medical device development an advantage but not essential

This is a superb opportunity for rapid career development for the right candidate.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Keywords: Product  / Mechanical Engineer Technician - medical diagnostic products, 3D CAD, low-cost / high volume manufacture Cambridge, UK, to c£30k + top benefits package, HNC / HND, assembly and commissioning of test rigs – mechanical and electronic, prototype components and instruments – mechanical and electronic, manufacturing mechanical parts, specify and purchase components for test rigs and prototypes, test programmes and writing reports.

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This highly successful product design company is part of an established, innovative group of companies developing leading edge solutions to scientific and engineering problems.

This key role is to undertake a system and detail design role in the development of high reliability products and mechanisms in medical device and technology development. You will be required to use your creativity and enthusiasm to generate mechanical solutions, with responsibility for part or all of the mechanical detailing on projects.  This work includes generating and developing ideas into product concepts, prototypes, detailed designs and production drawings. Project durations may vary from a few weeks to a few years.

With at least a 2.1 Hons degree in a mechanical engineering discipline, such as mechanical engineering, engineering design, engineering with industrial design or similar, you will have:

•            high level of proficiency in 3D CAD systems; preferably SolidWorks;
•             substantial, demonstrable experience in product design; from concept, through to detail design, to scale-up and volume manufacturing;
•            sound mechanical knowledge and experience of both mechanism layout, and part and assembly drawing issue and revision management;
•            a track record of addressing issues, generating ideas and developing solutions; plus
•            an intuitive understanding of risk assessment; an ability to spot problems in designs and/or specifications.

An understanding of plastic moulding design for high volume manufacturing, quality control requirements and general manufacturing methods will all be very useful for this role. You will have excellent personal communication skills and be a self motivated team member.

Keywords: Mechanical, 3D CAD, Solidworks, mechanisms, volume manufacture, plastic mould, Cambridge, 2:1, 1st.

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This leading provider of scientific software places a great emphasis on quality solutions for a wide range of applications.  They now seek an additional member of the team to work with top organisations in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and other industries.  Your key responsibilities will be to support the sales team throughout the sales cycle in demonstrating the value of our clients solution to the customer; travel both nationally and internationally to customer sites to present the solution and provide training where appropriate; support the customer and ensure their success in using the product to gain maximum ROI; undertake consulting and project work for customers; and develop compelling case studies showing how the software can be used to solve real-world problems. There will also be opportunities to author papers for submission to scientific journals; feed customer requirements back to the product development team and help test new software releases; and assist with customer deployments.

With a good degree in a life science or similar, you will have informatics and/or information management experience; sound understanding of IT systems - experience of scripting languages, e.g. Perl is essential; familiarity with text mining and/or enterprise search; familiarity with life science information resources (e.g. PubMed); experience of working on life science or healthcare applications, ideally in a commercial setting; project management skills and experience; good communication and presentation skills; and a pro-active attitude and ability to work in a team.

This key role is to work at the cutting edge of scientific software in a leading technology environment.

Keywords: Support, Informatics, Cambridge, Scripting, Perl, Life Sciences, Travel.

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Key Responsibilities

• Designing and developing of innovative and complex electro- mechanical products and systems
• Writing complex technical design and test reports
• Technically leading and guiding a small team of mechanical engineers, providing mentoring and support
• Liaising and working with the client and client technical team during the course of a project
• Some supporting business development activity by providing pre-sales specialist input

Experience and Qualifications

We expect candidates to have a 2.1 or above in a relevant engineering discipline, with extensive industry experience.

• Mechanical design experience to include the development of new products, ideally gained within a consultancy or commercial environment
• Innovative and complex mechanical systems, manufacturing processes and analytical problem solving capability
• Experience of working in a multi-skilled environment (i.e. developing electro-mechanical products)
• Analytical skills experience, including failure prediction and tolerance analysis (e.g. FEA, moldflow, COMSOL, MATLAB and MATHCAD)
• Experience of experiment design and implementation for design verification
• CAD design experience (e.g. SolidWorks and/or ProE)
• Experience of managing projects or work packages to tight budgets and timescales
• Knowledge of transfer to manufacture, manufacture process, medical device regulations, FDA submissions, type testing
• Exposure to medical device development process

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions to challenging technical problems and take them through the product development process;
• Identify and research technologies;
• Carry out numerical and analytical analysis;
• Conduct proof-of-principle experiments;
• Make specific contributions and manage tasks as part of an international multi-disciplinary product development team;
• Learn how to develop and implement solutions based on different technologies and target markets;
• Deliver project tasks within the time-scales and budgets;
• Take a lead role when appropriate on a project;
• Present results and findings to clients.

Experience and Qualifications:

We expect candidates to have a 2.1 or above in physics, or a related engineering discipline.  

Broad physics knowledge combining an intuitive understanding, analytical ability and a practical hands-on approach.   Candidates will have an enthusiasm for applying this knowledge to real world problems.

• Ability to analyse a wide range of data, structure thoughts well, draw robust conclusions and communicate conclusions in a clear concise way.
• Ability to work independently and a desire to take responsibility for project delivery.

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You will have commercial experience and awareness and with regard to technical issues, you will collaborate with both clients and other engineers on projects. Your role may include using your strong technical expertise to liaise with clients to understand their technical needs and prepare proposals which capture these requirements.

Your specific responsibilities are likely to include:

• Leading design engineers to realise your technical solutions
• Generation of concepts and layouts of systems in CAD
• Detailed design of components and products in CAD
• Tolerance analysis of system designs
• Production of detailed drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers
• Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation

Minimum requirements:

To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will be a talented, creative engineer, with the ability to solve complex electro-mechanical system problems and design ingenious solutions.  You will have a high level of practical experience with proven technical skills, and have significant relevant experience in an engineering design environment preferably applying a systems engineering approach to development.

An excellent understanding of manufacturing techniques, assembly processes and material selection is desirable.  Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems including drives, motors, power, measurement and control systems is also desirable.

You will have an excellent degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

We are interested to hear how your skills and experience can help resolve the challenges faced during the development of complex instruments and electro-mechanical medical products.  However, specific medical device industry experience is not a requirement.

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They are looking to recruit a technically capable and hands-on Project Manager to work on a variety of assignments for clients in their rapidly growing Medical sector.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the development of large, complex automation systems with a surgical, diagnostic or manufacturing focus;
• Direct multiple independent project streams;
• Work closely with the client and internal project teams to define technical direction and goals and complying with medical regulatory development processes;
• Provide technical input to the project; potentially assisting in the architecting of the technical solution, ensuring integration of the different project streams, etc;
• Ability to understand both technical and other issues that may arise in the delivery of a product and how to work to provide a solution;
• Plan, prioritise, budget and schedule the complete work programme;
• Liaise and co-ordinate with 3rd parties, e.g. suppliers and contract manufacturers;
• Structure, guide and motivate the project teams to ensure delivery dates are met.

Experience & Qualifications:

We expect candidates to have a engineering, applied science or related degree. A combination of skills, e.g. physics with electronics, electronics with software, electro-mechanical, real-time control/instrumentation, would be of particular interest.  

• Experience of successfully delivering a complex medical product; ideally from concept to manufacture;
• Ability to make a significant technical contribution (e.g. system design) or overseeing the technical development;
• Familiar with NPD process development, product approvals, etc;
• Knowledge of the medical product development life cycle and medical product processes;
• A track-record of managing project teams, highly regulated or safety critical, projects, technically challenging projects, for example, consisting of mechanical, electronic and software components;
• Significant client-facing experience and the ability to achieve project sell-on in a client account;
• Experience in structuring, managing and motivating the project teams, to ensure delivery dates will be met;
• Ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner;
• Able to support business development and sales activities, write proposals, etc.

The following skills would be advantageous:

• Experience of new product introduction to the medical manufacturing environment, particularly medical device;
• Experience of European and US markets;
• Guiding and mentoring less experienced project managers.

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Summary: To provide a significant contribution to major fast track medical technology development projects.  The position will require you to apply your mechanical engineering abilities to the development of world-leading medical products. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams of highly talented people to develop novel solutions to difficult technical problems.

Specific responsibilities:

As a Principal Engineer, you will be involved with hands-on product development and design of complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects in teams of Engineers, Consultants and Designers. You will take technical leadership of the mechanical design effort to meet the requirements of the projects as well as providing creative solutions to problems.

You will have commercial experience and awareness and with regard to technical issues, you will collaborate with both clients and other engineers on projects. Your role may include using your strong technical expertise to liaise with clients to understand their technical needs and prepare proposals which capture these requirements.

Your specific responsibilities are likely to include:
· Leading design engineers to realise your technical solutions
· Generation of concepts and layouts of systems in CAD
· Detailed design of components and products in CAD
· Tolerance analysis of system designs
· Production of detailed drawings and manufacturing specifications
· Transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers
· Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation

Minimum requirements:
To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will be a talented, creative engineer, with the ability to solve complex mechanical system problems and design ingenious mechanisms.  You will have a high level of practical experience with proven technical skills, and have spent significant time in an engineering design environment.
Knowledge of manufacture and assembly processes from one off designs to high volume manufacture is required.   A good understanding of manufacturing techniques, assembly processes and material selection is key.  Significant experience in 3D CAD, preferably Pro Engineer and Solid Works is also required.

You will have an excellent degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. 

Our client are interested to hear how your skills and experience can help them to resolve the challenges faced during the development of complex drug delivery, diagnostic and surgical systems. Specific medical device industry experience is not a requirement.

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This world reknowed company provides specialist technology solutions to innovative companies worldwide. With the increasing demand for high quality medical devices this new role is for a Device Design Researcher to identify product opportunities and latent design needs for medical device development. You will be conducting design research to understand key usability issues for all stages of product development and will be presenting ideas and concept to clients that are insightful and captivating.

You must have at least a 2.1 Hons in a scientific or engineering discipline from a top university (and therefore good A level grades) and have a qualification in human factors or a related field (such as psychology or ethnography). You must have practical experience defining research, carrying out contextual inquiries; be able to collect data effectively; have the ability to identify and articulate design opportunities plus the ability to present data visually or through useful narratives and personas.

This is a unique role within this highly competitive market and comes with an excellent salary and benefits package.

Keywords: Design research, Cambridge, Usability, Human Factors, 2.1, 1st.

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• Creative problem solving and concept generation
• Analysis and feasibility assessment informed by practical experience and modelling
• Proof-of principle demonstration in which our ideas are rapidly brought to life
• Safety-critical, including medical, design.

The successful candidates will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in patient care devices, surgical technology and industrial products.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Work with business development team members supporting sales initiatives, putting together service propositions;
• Elicit client needs and requirements, translating them into solutions;
• Work as a project manager and technical lead on projects;
• Develop solutions to challenging technical problems and take them through the product development process;
• Present results and findings to clients.

Experience and Qualifications

We expect candidates to have a 2.1 or above in physics, or a related engineering discipline.  

• Broad physics knowledge combining an intuitive understanding, analytical ability and a practical hands-on approach.   Candidates will have an enthusiasm for applying this knowledge to product development in a commercial environment;
• An area of in-depth expertise, examples of which are fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, sensors, instrumentation and electro-optics;
• System design and engineering – including: definition of complex product systems architecture, system partitioning, writing specifications, identifying and mitigating key risks in product design and development;
• Team leading experience and excellent communication skills with a desire to be client facing

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This top technology consultancy provides innovative scientific engineering solutions to leading companies worldwide. Continued expansion in the medical devices sector means their medical devices solutions team needs a Medical Human Factors Expert who will be working to implement best practice human factors and ergonomic tools in the development of medical devices and systems.

With both a qualification in human factors, ergonomics, design or related field such as psychology and a 1st or 2.1 degree in Science or Engineering from a good university ( including good A levels), you will have practical experience in a broad range of human factors and ergonomic principles and methods, and their role and application in regulated environments. With a strong interest in medical devices you will, ideally, have experience of the relevant human factors standards and documentation applied to medical device development, and experience of industrial design and the ability to present ideas visually.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within this challenging technology sector within a dynamic, innovative consultancy environment.

Keywords: Human Factors, Standards, Regulatory, Medical Devices, Cambridge, 1st, 2.1

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This growing company is seeking an experienced multidisciplinary scientist / engineer to support the development of innovative systems and technologies for biotechnological and medical applications.  You will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in diagnostics, bio-instrumentation and surgical technology. You will immediately engage in a technically and commercially stretching environment; contribute to and lead technically demanding technology projects; and effectively integrate with a talented team of like-minded people.

You must have a 1st or 2.1 class degree in a relevant scientific / technical discipline (biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, engineering, materials) with pertinent multidisciplinary doctoral and/or employment experience; a focus on system development; intrinsically high levels of motivation; excellent communication and presentation skills; a good mixture of analytical, experimental and creative capabilities; and a strong interest / track record in medical device development.  You will have experience in at least one of the following:

Diagnostic device development
· Biosensors (e.g. electrochemical, optical, etc.)
· DNA analysis (e.g. molecular diagnostic devices, sequencing tools)
· Point of care systems
· Microfluidics
· Application of nanotechnologies
· Implantable devices
Bioprocess system development
· Novel bio-analytical tools
· Development of disposables
· Process modelling

Keywords: Biosensors, Microfluids, Nanotechnologies, Bioprocess, 1st, 2.1, Cambridge.
 
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Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

·            Relevant technical background and/or hands-on technical expertise and good knowledge of the product development life cycle.

·           A strong track-record in project delivery (you will be regularly managing projects up to £500k).

·           An enthusiasm for solving problems and delivering exciting commercial opportunities to our clients.

·           A drive to communicate the value of technology and innovative thinking to help medical technology businesses grow and gain competitive advantage.

With a life science and biotechnology background (e.g. biological sciences, bio-chemistry, pre-medical), you skills and experience will include:

·            Significant experience in product and technology consulting - both at the technical and commercial level and business development in the medical and healthcare sectors.

·            Excellent analytical and technical capabilities.

·            Knowledge of innovation and new product development tools and processes, e.g. “Voice of the Customer”, tech scouting, etc.

·           Must have commercial/ business experience with a focus on delivering commercial value

·            Experience of project management or team leading.

·           Strong communication skills; capable of interacting with clients and their customers (e.g. key surgical and clinical professionals), R&D leaders and others.

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Your primary role will be to work on cutting edge technology developments in the field of medical product development. The position will require you to work as part of a high calibre multi-disciplinary team to deliver complex electronic systems for world-leading medical products. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all stages of the development lifecycle, from initial concept generation through to final delivery and support.

As a system lead, you will be involved in definition of the electronics and software architecture and liaison across other engineering disciplines, as well as interfacing with clients and analysing requirements.  You will be expected to partition the system architecture effectively and to provide technical leadership throughout implementation, adhering to development practices consistent with medical device development. 

Minimum requirements
· An excellent degree in a relevant engineering discipline, as well as significant experience leading electronics and software teams 
· Be confident working on mixed-signal architecture developments and capable of partitioning systems and understanding tradeoffs
· Have a broad understanding of both electronics and software and be capable of abstracting specialist technical contributions 
· The ability to demonstrate enough technical depth to provide mentoring and genuine technical leadership in a highly analytic environment
· Possess good commercial awareness, be comfortable presenting your work and interacting with clients, and have excellent communication skills
· Have a meticulous approach to documentation and a good understanding of the full product development lifecycle and associated processes.  Relevant experience within the medical device or other regulated industry would be advantageous
· The ability to work on multiple assignments, and to deliver work within prescribed timescales and specifications

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This highly innovative, successful company works with blue-chip clients worldwide.  This department works on a range of solutions including development of micro-mechanical, piezoelectric, fluidic and optical devices for markets ranging from healthcare and opthalmics to printing and consumer products.  This key role is for a bright, enthusiastic, hands-on chemist or materials scientist with both an aptitude and interest in commercial development.  You will have excellent academic credentials, broad specific aptitude and interests, an intuitive grasps of fundamental scientific principles, and demonstrable drive and commitment.

You must have an excellent academic background with A’s & B’s as a minimum at A level, at least a 2.1 Hons in Chemistry or Material Science from a top university and a PhD from a leading institute.  You must have experience in formulation chemistry (in particular inks) and/or materials science applied within a commercial environment, with experience in one or more of the following areas an advantage: ink formulation; plastics properties, modifications and selection; biochemistry and biosensing; user-material interaction; piezoelectric materials; adhesive formulation and selection. You must have good communication skills and be happy participating and leading client meetings, communication and management.

Keywords: Chemistry, Material Science, 2.1, 1st, PhD, Cambridge, Fluids, Optics, Piezoelectric, Consultancy.

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Essential Experience & Skills:

• Extensive experience in designing, developing, debugging and testing complex systems (with particular emphasis on instrumentation, real-time control and integration with complex electromechanical systems)
• Must have excellent analytical capabilities
• Full life cycle product development experience
• Introduction into volume manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical systems
• Development of products in an FDA or other regulated environments, including risk analysis
• Experience of managing project teams and coaching juniors

In addition the ideal candidate will have a degree or Ph.D. in an engineering or applied science discipline (for example: Electronics and Applied Physics, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, etc).

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This growing company seeks bright, ambitious physicists to create, analyse and develop new medical technologies.  You will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in drug delivery devices, manufacturing systems and surgical technology.  You will be expected to immediately engage in a technically and commercially stretching environment; contribute to and lead technically demanding medical technology projects; and effectively integrate with a talented multi-disciplinary team of like-minded people.

You must have a 1st or 2.1 class degree in physics; intrinsically high levels of motivation; excellent communication and presentation skills; a good mixture of analytical, experimental and creative capabilities; and a strong interest / track record in medical device development.

Keywords: Physicist, Medical, Drug Delivery, 2.1, 1st, PhD, Cambridge.

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Role and Responsibilities

· Lead development of software systems across the full product lifecycle in a regulated environment
· Work within a multi-disciplinary team made up of electronics engineers, mechanical engineers, physicists and industrial designers
· Produce supporting documentation including design specifications, user manuals, verification test specifications, test results, etc
· Hands-on design, development and implementation work on a variety of projects. The work and technologies involved will vary according to the nature of the project and different client requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

The ideal candidate will have an excellent software/electronics engineering (or similar) degree.

Essential Experience and Skills

· Experience of Software development in a regulated environment with a defined development life-cycle (medical device or other safety-critical application, such as aerospace or defence)
· Software Development for OS-based PC/ embedded platforms; (e.g. Windows / embedded Windows, Linux/ embedded Linux or variants
· GUI development
· Software Development for microcontroller-based embedded systems (C/C++)
· Software architecture/detailed design
· Development of test/verification harnesses including unit/integration testing
· The ability to adopt and implement new technologies and protocols and to adapt to changing scope and requirements
· Experience of architecting, developing and verifying software systems for mixed- technology embedded hardware/software platforms

Preferred Skills

· Ideally experience of working to FDA design controls/guidelines for medical devices / IEC62304, IEC60601-1-4
· Good appreciation of the overall product system design in which the software subsystem is part of
· Experience of specifying, integrating and validating COTS/SOUP software components
· Ideally knowledge and awareness of electronics hardware
· Experience of dealing with outsourced software development partners
· Experience of developing software interfaces to hardware sensors and actuators

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