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Electronics Engineer

Royston | On-site

Shape the future of precision engineering

We’re looking for an Electrical & Electronics Engineer to join our Product Development team in Royston, where innovation meets real-world impact. In this role, you’ll design and develop the electrical systems and PCB assemblies that power next-generation machines, influencing products used globally across science and industry.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team of engineers, working collaboratively on cutting-edge technologies and complex mechatronic systems. If you enjoy taking ownership of designs from concept through to commissioning and seeing your work come to life on the factory floor, this is the role for you.

This is a full-time, site-based position in Royston.

Your Role – What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of the Product Development team, you will:

Lead the design, development, testing and validation of electrical and electronic systems that deliver machine control functionality for new and existing products
Design and support electronics PCB assemblies, ensuring robust performance in industrial environments
Create, maintain and manage Bills of Materials, ensuring all electrical and electronic components meet standards
Drive and contribute to design reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define interfaces, specifications and protocols
Produce and maintain machinery electrical safety documentation, ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle
Oversee the development testing, commissioning and validation of machinery safety circuits

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, hands-on mindset:

A degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or an HND with significant commercial or industrial experience
Proven experience designing AC and DC power distribution systems compliant with UK/EU Low Voltage Directive and US standards (e.g. NFPA 70)
Strong knowledge of EMC-compliant electrical and electronic design for both light and heavy industrial environments
Experience writing, implementing and managing electrical and machinery safety tests
Hands-on design experience with analogue and digital electronics, including small-signal handling and processing
Familiarity with industrial communication interfaces such as RS232, RS485, USB and Ethernet
Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams on complex, high-value mechatronic equipment

About the Company

As an industry leading life science recruitment company, we connect great talent with leading companies across Drug Discovery, Development & Commercialisation in the UK, Europe and US. Based in West Sussex, UK we provide worldwide permanent and contract solutions to the Life Science industry and have the specialist expertise, experience and networks to offer the highest quality of service to both our clients and candidates. Call us on +44 (0)1403 216216 Visit www.nextphaserecruitment.com Know more