Electronic Hardware Engineer

Electronic Hardware Engineer – Cambridge, UK – 2 Year Contract – Life Sciences

Our client is a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, specialising in the development and manufacture of cutting-edge drugs. As they continue to grow, they’re seeking an experienced Electronic Hardware Engineer to support their dynamic team and drive forward groundbreaking projects in Cambridge.

What You’ll Deliver

• Own the complete board-level hardware lifecycle, including requirements, specifications, component selection, and schematic design.
• Guide PCB layout and lead prototype bring-up, hardware debugging, firmware integration, design verification and validation.
• Deliver low-power, mixed-signal and wireless designs that meet functional, reliability, manufacturability, EMI/EMC and regulatory requirements.
• Create clear specifications, engineering calculations, test plans, reports, design records and production-release documentation.

What you’ll need:

• BSc or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive and hands-on board-level hardware development experience, including involvement in at least one product from specification through production release.
• Demonstrated experience in schematic design, component selection, PCB layout guidance, bring-up, firmware integration, design verification and validation.
• Strong understanding of low-power design, digital, analogue and mixed-signal electronics, common interfaces including I2C, SPI and UART, and structured failure analysis.