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JobTitle: Junior Electronic Design EngineerLocation: Cambridge (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week)Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future.Role Overview:Zenovo are looking for an Junior Electronic Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer electronics.An ideal candidate will have at least 1-Year of Experience outside of University however we are happy to consider candidates who have done a Sandwich Degree and completed a year in Industry during their studies.Job Responsibilities: • Work on electronics hardware development projects, with hands-on involvement in specification, design, implementation, and testing., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal hardware development processes in collaboration with the Head of Software and Electronics., • Support EMC design, testing, and compliance efforts., • Perform product testing, including functionality, reliability, and safety assessments., • Undertake PCB rework and support prototyping activities., • Take ownership of assigned work packages, providing regular progress updates and ensuring delivery to agreed deadlines., • Coordinate with external suppliers and contract manufacturers., • Develop and support the creation of test procedures for both laboratory and manufacturing environments., • Produce clear, professional-standard test reportsRequired Skills & Experience:, • Understanding of core electronics engineering principles, including analogue design, SMPS, EMC/EMI, and PCB development., • Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to diagnose issues and deliver effective engineering solutions., • Skilled in PCB design and schematic capture using Altium, or willing to develop expertise in this area., • Proficient in the use of test and measurement equipment such as, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), current probes and power supplies., • Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for product development in fast-paced, dynamic environments., • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders., • Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.Benefits: - 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays- Hybrid Working (Outside of an onboarding period)- Annual Bonus (At least 5%)- Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions- Access to External Training & Development Courses/Qualifications

Your new companyYou will be joining a high-profile Tier 1 civil engineering contractor co-delivering a major clean water pipeline in East Anglia. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor offers a strong pipeline of regional work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their delivery team. This is a full-time permanent position based in the Cambridgeshire area. Your new roleAs Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the day-to-day technical leadership and site management on a section of this large-scale infrastructure programme. You will: • Oversee and manage Site Engineers, supporting the Site Agent and Supervisors to ensure smooth daily site operations, • Drive exceptional standards in health, safety, environmental management and quality, • Lead on quality control, ensuring all works meet specifications, regulations and industry standards, • Provide technical guidance to resolve engineering challenges and respond to technical queries, • Maintain accurate setting-out and dimensional control to support the precise delivery of construction activities, • Proactively identify and address unexpected technical issues to keep the project on track, • A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent, • Proven experience as a Site Engineer within heavy civils, ideally in the water industry, • Strong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to lead and support a site-based engineering team, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, • Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience), • Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance, • 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Sick pay, • Annual discretionary bonus, • Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate), • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, • Multiple health and wellbeing benefits, • Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.), • Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing, • Opportunity to work on a major clean water infrastructure project Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Planning Engineer | Cambridge | £39,000Are you a Planning Engineer who thrives on structure, precision, and making manufacturing processes run like clockwork?This is an opportunity for a Planning Engineer to take ownership of master planning within a technically complex manufacturing environment, where accuracy and forward thinking are valued.If you enjoy working independently, improving processes, and turning data into clear production plans, this Planning Engineer role will suit you well.As a Planning Engineer, you will benefit from: • Autonomy to manage and develop master production planning activities, • Exposure to technically complex Manufacturing and Engineering environments, • A role with genuine influence on production efficiency and delivery performance, • A structured, process-driven workplace that values accuracy and continuous improvement, • Long-term stability within an established operationAs a Planning Engineer, your responsibilities will include:, • Creating and maintaining master production plans to support efficient manufacturing flow, • Developing and managing bills of materials and routing information within the MRP system, • Defining material requirements, manufacturing methods, and production parameters, • Supporting production and quality teams with planning-related issues and non-conformances, • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principlesAs a Planning Engineer, your experience will include:, • Previous experience working as a Planning Engineer or in a similar manufacturing planning role, • Hands-on use of MRP systems within a manufacturing environment, • Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications, • Understanding of manufacturing processes, ideally within Composites or regulated industries, • A methodical, analytical approach with the confidence to work independentlyIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Planning Engineer, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in a structured manufacturing environment. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Marshall at Rubicon for more information.

A Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer (Junior to Mid level) with industrial experience relating to production engineering, will join the new NPI team of an award-winning High-Tech company. You’ll bring 2D & 3D CAD skills, a good understanding of DFM/DFA and experience of mechanical manufacturing methods particularly for small mechanisms. In this Junior to Mid-level Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer role, reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, you will contribute to NPI projects undertaking a range of tasks such as: • Supporting the transfer of products from R&D into engineering and manufacturing whilst ensuring mechanical designs are suitable for production through DFM/DFA reviews., • Design and develop mechanical assembly fixtures, test jigs and tooling., • Supporting Continuous improvement and manufacturing optimization., • Providing hands-on engineering support when mechanical issues arise in production., • 1st / 2.1 Bachelors / Masters Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering., • Experience working within a production / manufacturing engineering or mechanical design role with a focus on small mechanisms for production., • 3D CAD skills such as SolidWorks and ability to create 2D drawings., • Good understanding of mechanical manufacturing methods such as machining, sheet metal, injection moulding, assemblies. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK. This role is fully office based.

Your new companyYou will be joining a high-profile Tier 1 civil engineering contractor co-delivering a major clean water pipeline in East Anglia. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor offers a strong pipeline of regional work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Site Engineer to join their delivery team. This is a full-time permanent position based in the Cambridgeshire area. Your new roleAs Site Engineer, you will be a key part of the delivery team working on a major section of the project in Cambridgeshire. You will support the successful setting-out, quality control and technical delivery of pipeline works, ensuring activities are completed safely, accurately and in line with the programme. Key responsibilities will include: • Setting out for pipeline installation, earthworks and associated civils, • Managing quality checks, as-built records and technical compliance, • Supporting the Site Agent with daily engineering and construction activities, • Liaising with subcontractors, surveyors and design teams, • Ensuring works comply with health, safety and environmental standards, • A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent, • Proven experience as a Site Engineer within heavy civils, ideally in the water industry, • Strong setting-out skills using GPS and total station equipment, • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong communication skills, • Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience), • Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance, • 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Sick pay, • Annual discretionary bonus, • Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate), • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, • Multiple health and wellbeing benefits, • Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.), • Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing, • Opportunity to work on a major clean water infrastructure project Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About Us Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description At Featurespace, we strive to be the world's best software company at protecting our clients and their customers from fraud attacks. We do that with personality, heart and professionalism, cultivating an innovative, fun and positive team atmosphere where everybody can contribute to solving our clients' problems in new, innovative ways. We are always seeking to be the best at what we do and make our customers smile. Our real-time Financial Fraud Detection platform processes massive volumes of streaming and historical data. To meet our ambitious performance and scalability goals, we are looking for a Systems Performance Engineer with expertise in JVM tuning, distributed systems optimisation, and AWS infrastructure performance. The Role In your role as a Systems Performance Engineer, you will help us achieve our goals and deliver success on behalf of our customers by: * Participating in daily standups and team meetings to synchronise activities with the team and keep investigations aligned with ongoing priorities. * Leading analysis of Engineering Triage tickets, supporting Support teams by diagnosing issues raised by customers and helping identify root causes. * Interpreting logs, metrics, and customerprovided data to understand system behaviour and identify potential misconfigurations or bottlenecks. * Setting up, running, and evaluating Proofs of Concept (POCs) to validate configuration changes, new tools, or new approaches. * Analysing graphs, resourceusage patterns, and systemlevel data to draw clear, evidencebased conclusions. * Tuning and enhancing our system configurations to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency. * Providing structured, datadriven recommendations to development teams. * Investigating systemlevel issues in collaboration with engineering, support, and operations stakeholders. * Conducting exploratory research, testing hypotheses, and leveraging web resources, documentation, and internal knowledge to resolve complex problems. * Contributing to the continuous improvement of internal diagnostics, tooling, analysis processes, and investigation playbooks Role Responsibilities As a company we hire people with a willingness to adapt to a variable role, so along with the key responsibilities below, we ask for ownership of any other duties as required. Technical * Investigate and analyse issues raised through Engineering Triage, using systemlevel data, metrics, logs, and customer information. * Interpret graphs, measurements, and test results to identify patterns, anomalies, or bottlenecks. * Set up, run, and compare POCs in controlled environments to validate hypotheses and guide technical decisions. * Apply strong Linux and shellscripting knowledge to gather data, run tests, and automate routine analysis. * Use JVM knowledge to understand system behaviour, resource utilisation, and configuration impacts. * Tune and enhance the current system setup by recommending configuration, architectural, or operational adjustments. * Research complex technical problems independently and propose practical, evidencebased solutions. * Document findings clearly and communicate technical explanations to developers, support engineers, and stakeholders. Impact * Drive clarity on ambiguous or customerreported system issues by producing highquality investigations. * Provide insights that directly influence system stability, performance, and customer satisfaction. * Guide Support and Engineering teams by asking the right questions and helping interpret data. * Deliver POCs that help the organisation evaluate new tools, architectures, or solutions with confidence. * Influence technical direction by identifying structural or configuration improvements. Behaviour * Demonstrate a proactive, selfstarting attitude-comfortable exploring issues independently before seeking help. * Embrace a scientific mindset: formulate hypotheses, test them, evaluate results objectively. * Show curiosity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in learning more about systems, tuning, and diagnostics. * Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate findings clearly and constructively. * Seek and provide timely, actionable feedback. * Help raise the overall standard of system analysis, investigation quality, and diagnostic understanding across the team. * Model a calm, methodical approach to complex or unclear problems. Qualifications Basic Qualifications * Strong understanding of Linux internals, shell scripting, and systemlevel diagnostics. * Foundational JVM knowledge (memory, threads, GC basics, configuration impacts). * Experience interpreting logs, metrics, dashboards, and system graphs. * Ability to understand and interpret test results, workload outputs, and benchmark data. * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems by researching, analysing, and synthesising information. * Demonstrated use of a home lab or personal systems projects (VMs, clusters, network setups, custom builds). * Strong analytical and criticalthinking skills with high attention to detail. * Ability to manage workload independently and drive investigations to completion. * Familiarity with common tooling for monitoring, metrics, or system insights. Preferred Qualifications * Database knowledge (relational or NoSQL). * Deeper JDK/JVM tuning or diagnostic experience. * Basic Kubernetes setup or cluster experimentation experience. * Understanding of networking fundamentals. * Experience with opensource tools used for diagnostics, observability, or system performance. * Basic programming ability (any language) to support automation or small tooling improvements. * Exposure to distributed systems concepts or cloud environments As a System Performance Engineer, you also need the following qualities: * Attention to detail, excellence and quality. * A focus on personal achievement and responsibility. * Passion to learn new skills and technologies. * Ability to share knowledge * Enthusiasm and an open mindset. * Can-do attitude. * A passion to work for one of the fastest growing fraud prevention technologies in the world Visa is an EEO Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Position Overview: Hardware Engineering opportunities have arisen in our dynamic and collaborative team because of sustaining activities on existing products and demand for new products. The team is situated in our fantastic, well-located Cambridge office. We are looking for a senior engineer who can take responsibility for sections of the hardware design with a strong focus on quality, reliability and security to meet the exacting needs of our customers and security certification requirements. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of working on demanding projects and delivering high quality designs which form a part of complex systems. A demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders from customers, product managers to software teams is essential. Experience working in the design of secure products would be an advantage. Hardware Engineering at Entrust comprises Electronic Engineering, Digital Design, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering – the full scope of the physical product platform. Responsibilities: • develop high quality Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), • carry out hardware design, prototyping, integration and validation, • ensure on-going manufacturability, testability and reliability of existing hardware designs, • maintain detailed design documentation, test reports, and bills of materials, • work within an Agile product development framework, • develop excellent working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and colleagues, • plan work collaboratively with the whole Engineering team, • provide support and direction to less experienced team members, • drive continuous improvement and self-development Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who possess: • a solid understanding of the fundamentals of digital & analogue electronics in product design, • the ability to analyse complex technical problems and offer innovative, reasoned and practical solutions to demanding requirements The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in some of the following technologies: • electronic design of embedded systems, • development with 32- or 64-bit processors, high speed interfaces & memory devices, • implementing designs with FPGAs & SoCs, • microcontroller development and efficient low power design techniques, • board bring-up and verification of inter device interfaces (e.g. signal integrity analysis), • design for EMC, safety and regulatory standards, • ECAD systems – ideally Altium, • design of security products The following skills would also be helpful in the role: • C or Rust development for microcontrollers, • U-boot and Linux platform configuration and builds, • VHDL / Verilog Basic Qualifications: Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering. Preferred Qualifications: Masters qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering. #LI-NR1

Hardware Manager (Electronics) Cambridge | 5 days on site Salary dependent on experience Are you a hands-on technical leader with an electronics background? Or a technically strong electronics engineer looking for more responsibility? We’re looking for someone to lead and develop a high-performing Electronics Hardware team, delivering cutting-edge systems in the automotive sector. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with direct involvement in product design, from concept through to production - 80% hands on, 20% leadership. What you’ll be doing: You will lead, mentor, and challenge an electronics hardware team across multiple sites, driving high-level technical decisions, product roadmaps, and hardware architecture. You’ll take ownership of designs from concept to production, including schematics, layouts, and system-level integration, while collaborating closely with product owners, program managers, and other engineering teams to define milestones, requirements, and project plans. You will work closely with manufacturing partners to optimise designs for cost and manufacturability, support continuous improvement, develop R&D concepts, ensure compliance with hardware design, testing, and manufacturing processes, and occasionally manage external hardware resources and travel to supplier or customer sites. What we’re looking for: • Proven experience in electronic hardware design for highly regulated industries, ideally automotive., • Strong grounding in ECU architecture, embedded systems, analogue & digital circuitry, and motor/solenoid electronics., • Experience taking designs from architecture through to production, including validation, debugging, and design for qualification (EMC/environmental)., • Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams., • Leadership experience: mentoring, developing, and supporting engineers to deliver high-quality solutions (desirable) Keen to express your interest, or find out more? Option 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting) Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)

Site Services Engineer / £28 - £32K / Cambridge / Onsite & Travel We’re working with a leading engineering and technology business to find a Site Services Engineer to support the delivery of advanced lighting control systems across the UK. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you’ll play a key part in commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting customers on-site. If you enjoy problem-solving, working directly with clients, and seeing projects through to completion, this could be a great fit. The Role As a Site Services Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring systems are installed, commissioned, and performing to a high standard across a variety of customer sites. You’ll be: • Commissioning lighting control systems on sites nationwide, • Providing technical support and fault-finding expertise, • Acting as a key point of contact for customers on-site, • Building strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and end users, • Maintaining accurate project documentation and commissioning records, • Identifying and resolving technical issues efficiently, • Feeding back insights to support product and process improvements What We’re Looking For • Experience in commissioning, electrical systems, or a similar field-based engineering role, • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, • Confident communicating with customers and stakeholders, • Well-organised, able to manage workload across multiple sites, • A proactive mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement, • Full UK driving licence (essential due to travel requirements)

Senior PCB Design Engineer – Cambridge A Senior PCB Design Engineer is required to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing electronics for industrial and communications applications. The Senior PCB Design Engineer will work on complex, high‑reliability designs from concept through to manufacture. This Senior PCB Design Engineer role offers broad technical exposure across high‑speed digital, RF, power and mixed‑signal designs. Responsibilities • Own PCB layout activities across multilayer boards, HDI designs and high‑density component placement, • Work closely with electronic, mechanical and manufacturing teams to meet performance, thermal and EMC constraints, • Generate schematics, stack‑ups, routing strategies and manufacturing documentation, • Perform DFM/DFT reviews and liaise with fabrication and assembly partners, • Support design reviews, technical discussions and project planning, • Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB processes, libraries and design standards Requirements • Strong track record in PCB design for complex electronic systems, • Experience with high‑speed digital, controlled‑impedance routing or mixed‑signal layouts, • Familiarity with EMC considerations, power distribution and thermal constraints, • Proficiency with industry PCB CAD tools (Altium or similar), • Understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture principles, • Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline If you’re interested in the position of Senior PCB Design Engineer, please apply or contact Chris Moffatt for more details.

A leading aerospace & advanced manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Quality Engineer to support quality improvement, investigations and compliance activities across a highly regulated manufacturing operation. This role would suit someone with experience within aerospace, composites, automotive or another technically demanding manufacturing environment. You’ll support operations, customers and suppliers, driving investigations, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities across the site. Responsibilities include: • Supporting customer, supplier & production quality activities, • Leading RCCA investigations & quality improvement initiatives, • Supporting AS9100 / ISO9001 compliance activities, • Carrying out data analysis & statistical investigations, • Supporting FMEA, APQP, LEAN & continuous improvement projects, • Reviewing specifications & supporting QMS improvements, • Working cross-functionally across engineering & manufacturing teams, • Supporting process and product quality investigations We’re keen to speak with people with experience in: • Aerospace, composites or advanced manufacturing environments, • Manufacturing Quality Engineering backgrounds, • AS9100 / ISO9001 quality systems, • RCCA, auditing & continuous improvement activities, • SPC, Minitab or statistical analysis tools, • Highly regulated manufacturing sectors Why consider it? • Technically advanced manufacturing environment, • Strong investment in quality & operational excellence, • Opportunity to work across global manufacturing operations, • Excellent long-term development opportunities, • Bonus, enhanced pension & additional benefits package Please note: Due to the nature of the work and associated customer requirements, candidates must have lived and worked in the UK continuously for the last 5 years to be considered. Apply within or contact me directly for further information:

Device Packaging Engineer (Hybrid) 📍 Cambridgeshire 💰 £60,000 – £80,000 (Negotiable) + 20% Bonus + Car/Allowance + Relocation + Excellent Benefits Ready to take ownership of packaging strategy within a global medical technology business? An established and fast-growing medical device manufacturer is seeking a Device Packaging Engineer to lead packaging specification, development, validation and testing activities across medical devices and combination products. This is a high-visibility role offering genuine autonomy, influence and long-term progression within a business that invests heavily in its people. The Opportunity You will take overall responsibility for: * Medical device & combination product packaging specification * Design development & validation testing * Packaging compliance within regulated environments * Continuous improvement of packaging performance, cost and reliability * Cross-functional collaboration across Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing and R&D This is a hybrid position offering flexibility while remaining closely connected to innovation and manufacturing teams. What We’re Looking For ✔ Degree qualified (Engineering, Science, Product Design) or time-served Engineer with strong industry experience ✔ Experience working within ISO 13485 and cGMP regulated environments ✔ Proven track record developing packaging fo...

Proactive Maintenance Engineer (Automation) Location: Cambridgeshire (commutable from Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Cambridge, Ely, Peterborough, Whittlesey, Yaxley) Industry: FMCG / Highly Automated Manufacturing Quick questions before you apply: Do you have experience in a highly automated manufacturing or industrial environment? Are you confident carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)? Do you hold a Level 2 or higher engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)? Are you comfortable fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems? If yes, this could be a strong opportunity. The Role A proactive, automation-focused Maintenance Engineer position within a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role centres on ensuring reliable operation of automated equipment through planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement activity. You'll work across electrical, mechanical, and control systems, supporting production efficiency while improving overall equipment reliability and performance. Key Responsibilities: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on automated systems Respond to breakdowns and carry out fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems Support root cause analysis and reliability improvements Assist with continuous improvement and minor project work Maintain accurate maintenance records...

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer South Cambridgeshire (CB22) £53,000-£59,000 Days & nights with extended holiday built in • Internal and external training provided, • Real opportunity for progression, • Fantastic pension scheme, • Christmas shutdown, • Share scheme, • Private healthcare, • Dental + eyecare, • On-site canteen and allowance Roles/Responsibilities • Carry out electrical & mechanical maintenance to maximize plant uptime, including fault finding, repairs amd preventative maintenance, • Diagnose faults across PLCs, drives and production equipment, implementing effective root cause fixes, • Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly, • Support continuous improvement, machine upgrades, and reliability projects across site Time-served maintenance engineer with a recognised Level 3 qualification (NVQ/HNC or equivalent) in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering * Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment * Confident fault finding on electrical systems, with working knowledge of PLCs and industrial drives * Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and respond effectively to breakdown situations * Proactive, safety-conscious approach with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: £53000 - £59000 per annum + BENEFITS Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire

Quality Engineer We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing organisation to recruit a Quality Engineer. This is a key role within the Quality team, supporting operations, customers and suppliers while driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across complex manufacturing processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with experience in highly regulated environments to take ownership of quality activities and influence business-wide performance. Responsibilities • Provide Quality support across operations, customers and suppliers to optimise performance and minimise disruption, • Lead and support root cause investigations (RCCA) for internal and external quality issues, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, FMEA, APQP and other quality tools, • Conduct data analysis and reporting using statistical tools (e.g. Minitab) to support business decisions, • Support and carry out internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits, • Review specifications to ensure compliance and protect business interests, • Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations and global teams to resolve quality challenges, • Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) and associated processes, • Ensure ERP and quality systems are aligned with customer and internal requirements, • Promote a strong quality culture across the site, maintaining visibility on the shop floor Key Requirements • Degree qualified in a scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience), • Proven experience working within a complex Quality Management System environment, • Experience within aerospace, automotive or another highly regulated manufacturing industry, • Working knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949 and/or ISO9001 (NADCAP awareness desirable), • Strong experience in root cause analysis, problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies, • Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, • Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels, • Experience supporting audits and working with customers and suppliers, • Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Quality Engineer - Manufacturing / Electronics - Cambridge - £40k We are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a leading advanced manufacturing business supporting the communications, defence, space and transportation industries. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company focused on delivering world-class products within a Lean Manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and support Quality Management Systems in line with corporate and internal standards, • Lead activities relating to change control, concessions, non-conformance handling and software releases, • Conduct internal audits to ISO9001 and ISO27001 standards, • Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations using problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and FMEA, • Support assembly, inspection and testing of micro-components and precision manufactured parts Skills & Experience Required: • Experience within a Quality Engineering role in a manufacturing or engineering environment, • Internal Auditor certification for ISO9001 and/or ISO27001, • Strong understanding of RCCA methodologies, 8D and FMEA techniques, • Knowledge of legislative standards including RoHS, REACH and SCIP, • Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP, • Experience working with electronic products Location: Cambridge Salary: £40k If you’re a hands-on Quality Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking engineering business focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence please apply below!!

Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire | £45-60k Location: Cambridge Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Comprehensive Benefits - depending on experience Sector: Aerospace, Defence, & High-Performance Tech Are you a PCB specialist who excels at turning complex, draft schematics into high-integrity physical reality? Do you thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment where your designs move from DC all the way to mmWave frequencies? We are seeking a delivery-focused Senior PCB Design Engineer to join an elite technology business. Reporting directly to the Director of Hardware, you will take full ownership of the PCB design process, strengthening the hardware execution capability for some of the most challenging engineering projects in the UK. The Role This isn't just a layout role—it’s a position for a design owner. You will be the authority on PCB best practices, working alongside world-class hardware and mechanical engineers to resolve complex integration tasks. Whether it’s high-performance FPGA platforms or advanced RF systems, you will ensure every design is completed, reviewed, and released with absolute discipline. Your Technical Profile • Software Expertise: Highly proficient in Altium Designer (Schematic capture and Layout) is essential. (Experience with Siemens PADS for legacy work is a plus)., • Technical Breadth: Proven track record in RF, Digital, Analogue, and Power PCB design., • HDI Mastery: Expert knowledge of High-Density Interconnect technologies, including:, • Micro vias, Stacked vias, Via-in-Pad, and Back-drilling., • Multi-layer controlled impedance RF designs (up to mmWave)., • Constraint Management: Advanced skills in constraint managers for Net, Pin pair, and Xnet length matching., • Standards & Manufacturing: Deep understanding of IPC standards for high-reliability products, alongside DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFA (Design for Assembly) techniques. The Ideal Candidate • Education: Degree, HNC, or HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering., • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in electronics hardware design and product development., • Mindset: You are a "finisher." You work with urgency and discipline, ensuring no "loose ends" remain when a design is released., • Communication: Confident in performing design reviews for both internal teams and external high-profile customers. Why Join This Team? • Technical Ownership: Shape and drive the PCB design process and library management from the ground up., • Project Variety: Work on a diverse portfolio of projects where no two boards are the same—covering everything from robotics to space-based systems., • Professional Standards: Work within an ISO9001 environment that values quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence., • Collaborative Environment: Close integration with mechanical and hardware teams to solve the "art of the possible" in tight form factors. The Rewards • Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience).

Quality Engineer Cambridge | 5 days on site We’re supporting a Cambridge-based, highly specialised engineering and manufacturing business who are searching for a Quality Engineer to support product realisation and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. This is a hands-on role within a precision environment, focused on ensuring products move efficiently from concept through to production, meeting strict quality and compliance standards. To be successful in this role you will need to have prior understanding of electronic products within a quality focused role. As part of the Quality team, you’ll take ownership of quality activities across new and existing product programmes and play a key role in maintaining high manufacturing standards, supporting new product introduction (NPI), and driving a culture of continuous improvement within a lean environment. You'll work closely with engineering and production teams, supporting assembly, inspection, and testing activities, often within cleanroom settings, while ensuring compliance across all stages of manufacture. Key Responsibilities Lead quality across development, prototype, and production phases Support assembly, inspection, and testing of precision components Drive product and process improvements using data insights Manage non-conformances, concessions, and change control Create and maintain manufacturing standards and work inst...

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working We're partnering with a well‑established engineering business who are looking to appoint a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep experience in safety‑critical embedded systems and a background in medical device development. This role requires someone who can not only deliver high‑integrity embedded software, but also establish and refine processes for new product development, ensuring the right frameworks, controls, and documentation are in place for compliant software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices: • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for medical devices and safety‑critical systems., • Produce high‑integrity code compliant with ISO 13485 and associated medical standards., • Lead on software architecture, design reviews, and technical decision‑making., • Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and quality teams across the full development lifecycle., • Support verification, validation, and risk‑management activities., • Contribute to continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers where required. Essential Experience: ...

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36071 Polytec are looking for a Mechanical Engineer for a local technology company to support the transition of products from development into production. This role will focus on improving manufacturability, developing processes and supporting ongoing production operations. Responsibilities: - Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, ensuring designs are suitable for production and assembly - Collaborate with design teams to deliver practical, manufacturable mechanical solutions - Design and develop tooling, fixtures, jigs and test equipment - Create and maintain clear assembly instructions, build procedures and production documentation - Establish and improve manufacturing processes to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality and shorten build times - Provide hands-on support to resolve mechanical issues in production and testing environments - Carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues - Support engineering change and configuration control processes - Work closely with manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams, including supplier interaction where required Requirements: Essential: - Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or similar...

Job Title: Junior Electronic Design Engineer Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future. Role Overview: Zenovo are looking for an Junior Electronic Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer electronics. An ideal candidate will have at least 1-Year of Experience outside of University however we are happy to consider candidates who have done a Sandwich Degree and completed a year in Industry during their studies. Job Responsibilities: • Work on electronics hardware development projects, with hands-on involvement in specification, design, implementation, and testing., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal hardware development processes in collaboration with the Head of Software and Electronics., • Support EMC design, testing, and compliance efforts., • Perform product testing, including functionality, reliability, and safety assessments., • Undertake PCB rework and support prototyping activities., • Take ownership of assigned work packages, providing reg...

Electronics Engineer – Production Engineering • £45,000–£55,000 + benefits • Electronics, Manufacturing, Production Engineering We’re recruiting for an Electronics Engineer role based in Cambridge (Waterbeach). This is an opportunity to join a highly innovative technology business developing advanced electronic products used in demanding, real-world environments. As part of a newly created Production Engineering team, you’ll play a key role in transitioning products from R&D into scalable manufacturing. The position focuses on ensuring electronic designs are production-ready, supporting test development, and driving improvements across manufacturing processes. Key skills required: Previous experience in electronics production or manufacturing engineering Strong understanding of PCB assembly, electronic integration, and test methods Experience developing production test solutions (fixtures, jigs, or automated test equipment) Ability to troubleshoot electronic faults at board and system level Experience supporting product transfer from development to manufacturing (NPI) Familiarity with DFM/DFT principles and quality standards (e.g. ISO9001, IPC) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and suppliers If this Electronics Engineer role in Cambridge is of int...

Job Title: Senior Flow Asset Engineer Circa £53,000 - depending on skills and experience + car allowance Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours a week Location: Covering the Western area of the Anglian Water Region such as Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Cambridgeshire Dive into a world of opportunity! Shape how our assets perform - and how our people succeed What will you be doing? This is a role for an engineer with strong electrical and automation skills who wants to use their technical credibility to help others succeed - shaping not just how Water Recycling assets perform, but how Flow Engineers and operational teams understand, control and improve them. As a Senior Flow Asset Engineer, you will sit at the heart of Anglian Water's Catchment Flow Compliance function, working alongside Flow Engineers to tackle some of our most complex flow, pumping and treatment challenges. You'll bring deep operational and asset insight - interpreting telemetry, control logic and site behaviour - and help turn evidence into practical, sustainable improvements that protect compliance, resilience and the environment. What makes this role different is its blend of people leadership and technical depth. You won't just diagnose issues yourself - you'll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Flow Engineers, coaching them through asset and automation challenges, and helping them engage effectively with operations and OT engineers. Acting as the bridge between Catchment Flow, WR Operations and Telemetry & Automation, you'll support the design, agreement and safe implementation of control and asset improvements - while developing others' capability along the way. If you're motivated by using your electrical and automation expertise to unlock solutions, remove blockers and enable others to deliver their best work, this role gives you the platform to lead through influence, collaboration and technical credibility - within a supportive, values‑led team that genuinely invests in its people. What does it take to be a Senior Flow Asset Engineer? · ONC/HNC in Electrical / Electronic or Mechanical engineering or equivalent · Categorised electrician to cat 1,2 or 3 (or previously) · Relevant LTO in Water or Water Recycling. · Experience coaching or mentoring technical teams · Experience in configuring and commissioning instrumentation such as Vega, Pulsar, ABB, Siemens. · Experience in interrogating and understanding PLC logic in line with AW OT processes and governance. · Experience in interrogating, understanding and troubleshooting of outstation logic. · Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement methodology knowledge · Relevant technical expertise in water and/or water recycling, pumping and treatment processes. · Understanding of telemetry infrastructure · Strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to interpret operational monitoring data, trends, SCADA to identify issues. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to explain technical concepts · A visible role model for health, safety and wellbeing, leading by example in everything you do · A collaborative mindset - comfortable operating across Flow Compliance, Asset Health, Telemetry & Automation and Capital Delivery · UK driving licence As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: * Personal private health care * Life cover- 8 x annual salary paid to dependents * 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service as well as bank holidays with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion * Flexible working dependent on your role * Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (18% total) * Bonus scheme * Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle Why Anglian Water? Here at Anglian Water, we are striving to do the right thing for our people, customers and our environment. Our culture involves collaborative, innovative and inspiring work putting people at the heart of our business, and we truly love what we do! We believe that equal opportunities mean inclusion, diversity and fair treatment for all. Closing date : Sunday 17th May Interviews: TBC #loveeverydrop

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Cambridgeshire (commutable from Peterborough, Spalding, March, Market Deeping, Bourne, Whittlesey, Yaxley, Ely, Wisbech, King's Lynn, Huntingdon) Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 + Overtime Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing Quick questions before you apply: Are you an electrically biased or multi-skilled engineer? Do you hold a Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent)? Do you have experience in FMCG, food, packaging, or a similar manufacturing environment? Are you confident fault-finding on production machinery in a fast-paced setting? If yes, this could be a strong fit. The Company A leading FMCG manufacturer with a strong brand and excellent reputation for quality, performance, and ongoing investment in both people and site. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently and reliably. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll be responsible for both reactive breakdown response and planned maintenance, while also supporting continuous improvement and project work across the site. Key Responsibilities: Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns and carry out effective fault finding and repairs Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance Assist with project work, instal...

Engineering Leader - Late Shift (Mon-Fri) Cambridgeshire | £51,000 - £56,000 + attractive benefits I'm working with a well-established manufacturing business in Cambridgeshire who are looking to appoint an Engineering Leader for their late shift (5pm-2am, Monday to Friday). This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll take ownership of maintenance activity during the night shift, supporting a small team and ensuring the smooth running of site equipment. You'll be the key engineering presence on shift, working closely with production to keep downtime to a minimum. The role: - Prioritise breakdowns and planned maintenance activities on shift - Carry out hands-on fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs - Support PPM delivery and help improve equipment reliability - Ensure accurate use of CMMS and maintain stock control standards - Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives - Support installation and integration of new equipment where required - Help reduce downtime, waste, and energy usage across site - Maintain full compliance with health & safety and site procedures (PUWER, LOLER, etc.) About you: - Multi-skilled engineer from a manufacturing or food/FMCG background - Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills - Experience with breakdown response and planned maintenance - Previous experience working in a small team or supporting others on shift - Apprentice tr...

Embedded Software Engineer Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Cambridgeshire Our Client Our client is an established developer of specialised electronic products used to support the operation of critical technical systems within global markets. The organisation designs integrated hardware and software solutions that enable customers to operate complex equipment reliably and efficiently. Ongoing growth in product capability and engineering activity has created the requirement to strengthen the software development team through the appointment of an Embedded Software Engineer. The Role The Embedded Software Engineer will support the development and implementation of embedded software within Linux-based environments, contributing to the delivery of real-time applications used within advanced electronic products. The role will involve designing, developing and maintaining embedded software components while supporting the optimisation of system performance across a complex and evolving product platform. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, the role will involve close collaboration with software, hardware and system test engineers to deliver functionality aligned with product development priorities. The position will support the investigation and resolution of technical issues across embedded systems, contributing to debugging, testing and continuous improvement of software reliability and performance. The successful candidate will bring experience in embedded C development within Linux environments alongside a structured and analytical approach to software development. They will demonstrate strong debugging capability, attention to detail and the ability to contribute effectively within collaborative engineering teams developing technically complex products. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity to develop embedded software capability within a technically focused product engineering organisation. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly. About Us Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

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Field Service Engineer – Life Sciences Automation Location: UK & Europe (Field-Based) Travel: Frequent travel required (60–80%) Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Company Vehicle The Opportunity A leading provider of advanced laboratory automation solutions is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support cutting-edge systems used across biotech, pharma, and research environments. This is a highly technical, customer-facing role focused on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex robotic and automated lab platforms. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring high system uptime, delivering exceptional customer support, and contributing to the success of innovative scientific workflows in areas such as drug discovery and genomics. Key Responsibilities Install, commission, and calibrate automated laboratory and robotic systems at customer sites Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hardware across a range of advanced automation platforms Respond to customer issues, providing effective triage and technical resolution Work closely with software/automation specialists to deliver full system support Perform system upgrades, relocations, and preventative maintenance activities Deliver user training on equipment operation and basic software functionality Maintain accurate service documentation, reports, and case records Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication and support Manage spare parts inventory and ensure readiness for field service activities Contribute to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and documentation Senior-Level Responsibilities Mentor and support junior engineers in the field Lead complex troubleshooting and escalations Deliver technical training sessions and contribute to training development Engage in customer review meetings and long-term account support Support cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives Skills & Experience Required Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline Proven experience in a field service or customer-facing engineering role Background in laboratory automation, robotics, or scientific instrumentation highly desirable Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues Knowledge of communications protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, RS232) advantageous Excellent communication skills—able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in the field Strong customer service mindset with a professional approach Additional Desirable Experience Exposure to HVAC, cooling systems, or environmental controls Familiarity with automation software, firmware, or programming concepts Experience supporting complex integrated systems What’s On Offer Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology in the life sciences sector Extensive training and ongoing professional development Collaborative and innovative working environment Competitive salary, benefits package, and travel support Apply Now If you're a technically strong Field Service Engineer looking to work on advanced automation systems in a high-growth sector, apply today to find out more

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with an established and growing Anaerobic Digestion business, who are looking to recruit a Plant Operator for its Cambridgeshire site. The Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the renewable energy plant, offering a salary up to £34,500 (doe), 4 on 4 off working pattern, company benefits and an opportunity to develop with a growing business. If you're a Plant Operator and are looking to work for an organisation that values their employees and would like to work within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will: Work safely in line with site SOPs and RAMS at all times. Operate and monitor the Anaerobic Digestion plant via SCADA to ensure optimal performance. Carry out daily process monitoring and lab testing and record results accurately. Manage feedstock handling including straw line operation, hopper loading, and plant input. Operate site machinery including telehandler and 360 excavators. Conduct visual inspections and basic fault-finding on plant and equipment. Complete first-line maintenance tasks (e.g. pump changes, greasing, oil top-ups, macerator checks). Operate weighbridge and complete associated documentation. Support site compliance and environmental standards. Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and cleanliness. Provide out-of-hours alarm response and support on a rota basis. Produce daily logs, reports, and shift handovers. Contribute to continuous improvement across site operations. Professional Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Experience working as an Operator within a process environment, ideally A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential. Telehandler licence is an advantage. Personal skills The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is: Experience operating mobile plant such as a telehandler or loading shovel. Experience carrying out first line maintenance on processing plant such as pumps & conveyers would be an advantage. Hard working and happy to work in an environment that processes agricultural waste for renewable energy. Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role £30,000 -£34,500 per annum (depending on experience). 4 on 4 off working pattern. Private Healthcare + additional benefits. The opportunity to work on an established renewable energy business that is part of a growing portfolio. #LI-KM1 INDREN Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 9am - 5pm (flexible options available) Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 dependent on experience Job Reference: 36105 Our client, a leading premium consumer electronics manufacturer is seeking a Service Technician / Engineer to join its service and repairs team. This hands-on role focuses on component level diagnosis, testing and repair of high-end products, supporting both returned customer units and production rework. Responsibilities - Diagnose, repair and test returned customer units to component level - Repair, test and rework production units to finished goods standard - Test and refurbish sub-assemblies and components for return to stock - Record faults, repairs and outcomes accurately within internal systems - Liaise with customer support, engineering and other teams to resolve issues - Support running changes, modifications and continuous improvement activities - Provide technical input to customer support where required Requirements - Minimum 2 years' experience as a Service Technician / Engineer, ideally within audio or consumer electronics - Proven ability to fault-find, test and repair electronic assemblies to component level - Strong soldering skills and electronic/mechanical assembly experience - Relevant qualification in electronic servicing (or equivalent practical experience) - Good computer literacy (documentation, spreadsheets, service databases) - Methodical approach with strong attention to detail - Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Circa £53,000 - depending on skills and experience • car allowance Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours a week Location: Covering the Western area of the Anglian Water Region such as Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Cambridgeshire Dive into a world of opportunity! Shape how our assets perform - and how our people succeed What will you be doing? This is a role for an engineer with strong electrical and automation skills who wants to use their technical credibility to help others succeed - shaping not just how Water Recycling assets perform, but how Flow Engineers and operational teams understand, control and improve them. As a Senior Flow Asset Engineer, you will sit at the heart of Anglian Water's Catchment Flow Compliance function, working alongside Flow Engineers to tackle some of our most complex flow, pumping and treatment challenges. You'll bring deep operational and asset insight - interpreting telemetry, control logic and site behaviour - and help turn evidence into practical, sustainable improvements that protect compliance, resilience and the environment. What makes this role different is its blend of people leadership and technical depth. You won't just diagnose issues yourself - you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with Flow Engineers, coaching them through asset and automation challenges, and helping them engage effectively with operations and OT engineers. Acting as the bridge between Catchment Flow, WR Operations and Telemetry & Automation, you'll support the design, agreement and safe implementation of control and asset improvements - while developing others' capability along the way. If you're motivated by using your electrical and automation expertise to unlock solutions, remove blockers and enable others to deliver their best work, this role gives you the platform to lead through influence, collaboration and technical credibility - within a supportive, values-led team that genuinely invests in its people. What does it take to be a Senior Flow Asset Engineer? ONC/HNC in Electrical / Electronic or Mechanical engineering or equivalent Categorised electrician to cat 1,2 or 3 (or previously) Relevant LTO in Water or Water Recycling. Experience coaching or mentoring technical teams Experience in configuring and commissioning instrumentation such as Vega, Pulsar, ABB, Siemens. Experience in interrogating and understanding PLC logic in line with AW OT processes and governance. Experience in interrogating, understanding and troubleshooting of outstation logic. Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement methodology knowledge Relevant technical expertise in water and/or water recycling, pumping and treatment processes. Understanding of telemetry infrastructure Strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to interpret operational monitoring data, trends, SCADA to identify issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to explain technical concepts A visible role model for health, safety and wellbeing, leading by example in everything you do A collaborative mindset - comfortable operating across Flow Compliance, Asset Health, Telemetry & Automation and Capital Delivery UK driving licence As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Personal private health care Life cover- 8 x annual salary paid to dependents 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service as well as bank holidays with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion Flexible working dependent on your role Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (18% total) Bonus scheme Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle Why Anglian Water? Here at Anglian Water, we are striving to do the right thing for our people, customers and our environment. Our culture involves collaborative, innovative and inspiring work putting people at the heart of our business, and we truly love what we do! We believe that equal opportunities mean inclusion, diversity and fair treatment for all. Closing date : Sunday 17th May Interviews: TBC #loveeverydrop TPBN1_UKTJ

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer c£37k + Bonus Cambridgeshire ABJ76511 An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing company in Cambridgeshire. This is a varied, hands-on role within a busy factory environment, working on a wide range of production and fabrication machinery. This position would suit a practical engineer who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and keeping production running efficiently. While some basic electrical knowledge is useful, the role is primarily mechanically focused. Permanent position | Fully onsite / car required to get to the site Key Responsibilities • Maintenance and repair of site machinery including mills, lathes, drills and sheet metal fabrication equipment, • Planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support, • Installation and assembly of new machinery and equipment, • General site maintenance including basic electrical work and plumbing, • Supporting continuous improvement and quality engineering standards across the site, • Working with hand tools, polishers, heaters and general workshop equipment Skills & Experience Required • Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training, • Recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC or similar), • Mechanical maintenance experience within manufacturing, engineering or heavy industry, • Strong mechanical fitting and fault-finding skills, • Experience working with machine shop equipment (milling, turning, lathes), • Basic electrical knowledge advantageous but not essential, • Proactive, practical and reliable approach Salary & Benefits • £18.50 per hour (approx. £37,500 salary) + Annual company performance bonus, • Regular overtime available (paid at 1.5x), • 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26 with service), • Company pension Life assurance Working Hours (39 hours per week) • Monday: 7:30am – 4:00pm, • Tuesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm, • Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm, • Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm (early finish) To apply, please contact Alison Basson quoting reference ABJ6511: +44 (0)(phone number removed)

Your new company You will be joining a high-profile Tier 1 civil engineering contractor co-delivering a major clean water pipeline in East Anglia. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor offers a strong pipeline of regional work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Site Engineer to join their delivery team. This is a full-time permanent position based in the Cambridgeshire area. Your new role As Site Engineer, you will be a key part of the delivery team working on a major section of the project in Cambridgeshire. You will support the successful setting‑out, quality control and technical delivery of pipeline works, ensuring activities are completed safely, accurately and in line with the programme. Key responsibilities will include: Setting out for pipeline installation, earthworks and associated civils Managing quality checks, as‑built records and technical compliance Supporting the Site Agent with daily engineering and construction activities Liaising with subcontractors, surveyors and design teams Ensuring works comply with health, safety and environmental standards Contributing to problem‑solving and continuous improvement on site. What you'll need to succeed To excel in this role, you will bring: A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent Proven experience as a Site Engineer within heavy civils, ideally in the water industry Strong setting-out skills using GPS and total station equipment A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong communication skills A valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience) Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Sick pay Annual discretionary bonus Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate) Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Multiple health and wellbeing benefits Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.) Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing Opportunity to work on a major clean water infrastructure project Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier 1 contractor and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior PCB Engineer South Cambridge area | hybrid (3 days on site) Up to £60k I’m supporting a leading, innovation-driven engineering consultancy that develops advanced, sustainable and safety-critical technologies across commercial, industrial and defence sectors. Known for integrity and collaboration, they offer an environment where technical excellence and teamwork drive every project. They’re now looking for a Senior PCB Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in transforming design concepts into high-quality, manufacturable boards. You’ll work closely with world-class RF, digital, power and analogue engineers, help strengthen supplier relationships, and contribute to enhancing PCB capability across the business. Key Responsibilities: Own PCB design from library creation through to complete PCB/PCBA delivery Convert schematics into robust designs across RF, digital, analogue and power applications (mmWave/HDI beneficial) Deliver designs to spec, timescale and ISO9001 quality standards Manage libraries, BoMs and manufacturing data with strong DFM/DFA, SMT and IPC awareness Use Altium for schematic capture and layout (Siemens PADS a bonus), including constraint management and impedance control Collaborate with electronics and mechanical teams to solve complex design challenges Work closely with suppliers on manufacturability, cost and lead times, maintaining strong relationships Lead and present design reviews internally and externally Drive continuous improvement in PCB processes, quality and delivery efficiency Operate independently with strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skillsOn offer is clear career progression across technical, commercial or managerial paths, alongside hybrid working (three days on-site). You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team with regular social events, based in modern facilities just south of Cambridge with strong transport links. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence PCB capability, work with top-tier engineers and be part of an organisation that values its people as much as its technology - this is one to explore. Keen to express your interest, or find out more? Option 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting) Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)

Site Services Engineer / £28 - £32K / Cambridge / Onsite & Travel We're working with a leading engineering and technology business to find a Site Services Engineer to support the delivery of advanced lighting control systems across the UK. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you'll play a key part in commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting customers on-site. If you enjoy problem-solving, working directly with clients, and seeing projects through to completion, this could be a great fit. The Role As a Site Services Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring systems are installed, commissioned, and performing to a high standard across a variety of customer sites. You'll be: Commissioning lighting control systems on sites nationwide Providing technical support and fault-finding expertise Acting as a key point of contact for customers on-site Building strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and end users Maintaining accurate project documentation and commissioning records Identifying and resolving technical issues efficiently Feeding back insights to support product and process improvements What We're Looking For Experience in commissioning, electrical systems, or a field-based engineering role Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Confident communicating with customers and stakeholders Well-organised, able to manage workload across multiple sites A proactive mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Full UK driving licence (essential due to travel requirements) If you're interested, then please apply

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: The Engineering Mechanical Design Manager plays a pivotal leadership role, combining strategic thinking with advanced technical expertise. This role is essential for driving innovation and delivering complex engineering solutions that meet customer and business needs. This opportunity is a hybrid role requiring you to be onsite in Cambridge around 50-70% of the time. Job Description This role is critical to advancing our technical capabilities, ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables, and supporting the long-term success of our business. This position provides essential leadership and expertise, aligning resources, processes, and tools to meet customer needs and business objectives. Responsibilities: Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and technologists, providing guidance, performance feedback, promoting health and safety and fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Resource Allocation: Operate effectively within a matrix environment, allocating and coordinating with integrated project teams to meet resource needs. Capability Development: Ensure the team has the necessary skills and resources to meet current and future business needs. Develop and implement strategies for talent acquisition, training, and career growth. Process Optimization: Identify and drive improvements in engineering processes and workflows to enhance productivity, efficiency, and overall team performance. Tool Implementation: Assess, select, and integrate engineering tools and technologies that support the team's needs and improve operational efficiency. Project Input: Provide guidance and input to integrated project teams on topics related to your subject matter expertise; reviewing and approving technical documents where required. Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the engineering functions team to align engineering capabilities with the mission of empowering our people through a global workforce and effective frameworks. Budget Management: Support management of the budget with the broader team; providing input and monitoring of expenditure in line with the budget forecast.Tasks: People Lead and mentor a design team of Engineers, fostering communication among engineering, production, and quality teams for problem investigation and resolution. Identify and address the development needs of team members, coaching them to enhance technical capabilities in alignment with the Departmental training plan and overall Engineering skills development. Support Performance Development Reviews and technical competency assessments. Manage a small group of mechanical engineers within the engineering function. Collaborate effectively across the matrix organisation to achieve bottom-line performance, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules. Process Provide Subject Matter Expertise in bidding and project delivery, including developing complex design architecture for new and existing product concepts. Offer technical input for bids and modifications, generating and defining requirements and mechanical architecture. Ensure compliance with Regulatory and Marshall processes, designing solutions tolerant to operational environments. Gain in-depth knowledge of Mechanical Engineering standards and specifications. Apply best practices in Mechanical Engineering to support projects and business development. Innovate to reduce project/product costs and enhance engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timeliness. Maintain rigorous standards and continuous improvement in design solutions, meeting regulatory, quality, and certification requirements. Produce and approve mechanical designs following department processes. Manage product, build standard, drawing, and document configuration. Lead and participate in design review meetings (SRR, ERR, PDR, CDR, change boards). Provide expertise to other departments, including production. Utilise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for configuration control and Engineering Change Notifications. Create and update Bills of Material (BOM) structures in PLM. Tools Establish and maintain Mechanical Product Breakdown Structure (PBS). Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines using a design tracker, generating regular reports on metrics and KPIs. Create detailed design briefs that outline project objectives, requirements, and constraints. Challenge conventional methods to improve engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timeliness. Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to design quality, project delivery, and team performance. Ensure the creation of detailed design briefs that outline project objectives, requirements, and constraints, ensuring clear understanding and alignment across all stakeholders. Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design quality, efficiency, and innovation. Ensure all design activities comply with health, safety, and environmental best practices and regulations. Qualifications Qualified to degree level in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with relevant and sufficient experience in the field. Alternative qualifications and or experience will be considered Apply if you have most of the following: Technical knowledge and skills needed for effective performance in the role. E.g. ERP software. Mechanical Engineering Expertise: Advanced understanding of mechanical system design and development, meeting performance, safety, and regulatory standards. CAD & Engineering Software: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor) and PLM tools (e.g., PTC Windchill) for managing product lifecycles. Quality Assurance & Control: Strong experience in implementing quality management systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Manufacturing & Materials Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design optimization for manufacturability. Risk Management & Compliance: Proficient in identifying risks and ensuring designs meet all regulatory requirements. Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading engineering teams and driving continuous improvement. Professional Engineer (PEng), Chartered Engineer (CEng), Certified Technologist or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable. Experience in operating within a matrix environment, effectively allocating resources and coordinating with integrated project teams. Capability to improve engineering processes and effectively implement and manage tools that enhance team efficiency. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with various stakeholders and foster cross-departmental collaboration. The benefits we will offer you include: · 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell) · Pension contributions up to 9% · Private medical insurance · Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work · Life assurance at 4x basic salary · Enhanced parental leave and pay · Paid volunteering leave · Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools Introduction to Marshall Land Systems Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DW1 #IND-AEO

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: This is an opportunity to shape and lead enterprise wide programme delivery, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes that support critical customer and business outcomes. You'll ensure programmes are strategically scoped, effectively governed, and successfully delivered to meet business objectives, budgets, and customer expectations. In this role, you'll establish and lead an integrated enterprise PMO capability, bringing together Programme and Project Managers, Controllers, Schedulers, and wider delivery teams across Marshall Land Systems. You'll develop high performing teams while embedding best practice governance, planning, and delivery disciplines across the organisation. Responsibilities in this role include: Oversee delivery of multiple defence programmes, including project launch, timeline management, resource allocation, risk management, and reporting. Set and drive programme delivery strategy in line with business goals, ensuring alignment with client contracts. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Governance and evolution of PM processes to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Manage project teams-recruiting, training, setting objectives, and completing appraisals. Direct programme reviews and report on financial performance, delivery milestones, and quality metrics. Identify and mitigate risks throughout the programme lifecycle. Work closely with other MLS functions to deliver pan-enterprise solutions. Preparation of inputs and follow-up on outputs to support Governance activities. This may include Contract Status / Project Status Reviews, Gate Reviews etc. Leading Integrated Business Planning / Sales & Operations Planning. Champion the use of digital tools, project controls, and data analytics to improve project performance and decision making. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency, risk management, and reporting accuracy. Drive organisational change initiatives to embed project management maturity across the business. Lead, inspire and develop a team of programme/project managers and support staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Apply if you have most of the following: Delivering large-scale (£10-£100m+) programmes and or portfolio of projects in the defence sector, both UK and export. Proven track record leading programme management teams (10+ staff), ideally within MOD, DE&S, or prime contractor environments. Strong understanding of defence procurement processes, regulations, and security requirements. Effective stakeholder management at all levels, including with senior MOD, Armed Forces, and prime contractors. Experienced in resource planning, business case creation, programme controls, and risk management. An understanding of ERP/MRP systems and linkages to PM processes and tools. Identification and proactively shaping responses to customer issues. Working in an Engineering / manufacturing environment. Working within a Project Management Office or equivalent. Background in leading transformation or turnaround of underperforming programmes. Technical skills and experience include: Degree-level education, preferably in engineering, business, or defence studies. Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), or equivalent professional accreditation. Project / Programme Management certification such as PRINCE2, APM or MSP. Strong ICT skills, including but not limited to MS365 tools such as Word and Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaboration including identification and delivery of value for stakeholders. Additional Local Needs Hybrid working offered - 3 days on site in Cambridge, UK. Successful candidate will need to be eligible to hold UK SC Clearance . The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell) Pension contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance for you and your partner Company car allowance Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work Life assurance at 4x basic salary Enhanced parental leave and pay Paid volunteering leave Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DS1 #IND-AEO

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role A Mechanical Engineer is required to support the design, development and delivery of robust mechanical solutions across bids and projects. The role will help provide continuity of design intent, maintain configuration control, and support effective coordination across programme, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and integration stakeholders. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to be onsite in Cambridge around 70% of the time. The role The Mechanical Engineer will support the development of mechanical design solutions across bids and project delivery activities. Working as part of a wider engineering team, the role will involve developing requirements, producing and checking engineering data, supporting configuration control, and contributing to the delivery of safe, compliant and manufacturable solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Engineering and Operations in both the UK and Canada, supporting the delivery of products and systems that meet customer, regulatory, cost and schedule requirements. Your responsibilities will include Support the design and development of mechanical solutions across bids, projects and product modifications. Produce, amend and check engineering drawings, item lists and associated engineering data in line with company processes. Support the generation and development of design requirements from stakeholder and customer needs. Contribute to the development of mechanical architectures and practical design solutions. Work to regulatory, customer and Marshall processes, ensuring engineering outputs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Support the preparation and checking of technical documentation, including design data, technical reports and certification evidence. Maintain product, drawing and document configuration control. Work collaboratively with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations teams. Support design for manufacture and assembly activities, working with production and manufacturing teams to develop practical and efficient solutions. Assist with design queries, inspection reports, technical issues and warranty-related investigations. Support technical input into bids, statements of work and project documentation where required. Identify opportunities to improve design quality, cost, manufacturability and delivery performance. Contribute to continuous improvement and challenge existing ways of working where appropriate. What we are looking for Apply if you have most of the following: Degree qualified in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in mechanical design engineering within a complex or regulated environment. Ability to work from requirements and develop practical engineering solutions. Understanding of engineering standards, product safety and design governance. Experience producing and checking engineering drawings, product structures and associated design data. Understanding of design for manufacture, design for assembly and configuration management. Broad understanding of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal fabrication, welding, riveting and bonding. Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to work accurately, manage priorities and deliver to timescale. Confidence to provide sound technical input based on facts and engineering judgement. Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work effectively across teams, functions and locations. Desirable experience Experience supporting products through production, build, integration or in-service support. Experience contributing to bids, technical proposals or statements of work. Experience preparing technical reports and supporting certification activities. Structural design experience would be beneficial, including understanding of structural theory and experience developing structural solutions, particularly for steel welded frames. The benefits we offer include 27 days holiday, increasing with service up to 30 days, with the option to buy and sell leave Pension contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance Extensive flexible benefits programme including Cycle to Work Life assurance at 4x basic salary Enhanced parental leave and pay Paid volunteering leave Access to industry-leading wellbeing resources and tools Introduction to Marshall Land Systems Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DW1 #IND-AEO

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer South Cambridgeshire (CB22) £53,000-£59,000 Days & nights with extended holiday built in Internal and external training provided Real opportunity for progression Fantastic pension scheme Christmas shutdown Share scheme Private healthcare Dental + eyecare On-site canteen and allowance Parking + EV charging This isn't just another maintenance role, it's an opportunity to develop your technical skills within a highly specialised manufacturing environment, with real investment in training and clear progression ahead. Roles/Responsibilities Carry out electrical & mechanical maintenance to maximize plant uptime, including fault finding, repairs amd preventative maintenance Diagnose faults across PLCs, drives and production equipment, implementing effective root cause fixes Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly Support continuous improvement, machine upgrades, and reliability projects across site Work closely with production, contractors and suppliers to maintain safety, quality and performance standards What we're looking for Time-served maintenance engineer with a recognised Level 3 qualification (NVQ/HNC or equivalent) in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Confident fault finding on electrical systems, with working knowledge of PLCs and industrial drives Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and respond effectively to breakdown situations Proactive, safety-conscious approach with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working We’re partnering with a well‑established engineering business who are looking to appoint a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep experience in safety‑critical embedded systems and a background in medical device development. This role requires someone who can not only deliver high‑integrity embedded software, but also establish and refine processes for new product development, ensuring the right frameworks, controls, and documentation are in place for compliant software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices: - Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for medical devices and safety‑critical systems. - Produce high‑integrity code compliant with ISO 13485 and associated medical standards. - Lead on software architecture, design reviews, and technical decision‑making. - Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and quality teams across the full development lifecycle. - Support verification, validation, and risk‑management activities. - Contribute to continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers where required. Essential Experience: - Proven background in embedded software engineering within the medical device sector. - Strong proficiency in Embedded C and bare metal programming. - Hands‑on experience developing safety‑critical code aligned with ISO 13485. - Familiarity with structured development methodologies (e.g., V‑model, IEC 62304‑aligned processes). - Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and documentation skills. Desirable / Advantageous: - Experience with regulatory frameworks such as FDA, MDR, IEC 62304, ISO 14971. - Exposure to unit testing, static analysis, or automated test environments. - Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for connected medical devices. - Experience with CI/CD or DevOps practices for embedded systems. Why Join This Business - A long‑standing, stable engineering organisation with the opportunity to work on meaningful, life‑changing medical technologies. - Supportive, multidisciplinary engineering environment. - Competitive salary, benefits, and long‑term career progression. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain

SENIOR SITE ENGINEER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR Location: Cambridgeshire Employment Type: Permanent We are looking for a highly experienced and organised Senior Site Engineer on behalf of a Main Contractor within the Cambridgeshire region This is a key site-based role where you will lead the engineering and technical delivery of construction works while driving the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental performance. You will also play a crucial role in mentoring junior Site Engineers and helping us deliver projects successfully, on time, and to exacting standards. Key Responsibilities: Technical & Quality Assurance: Ensure all works are delivered in full compliance with contract specifications, drawings, and relevant standards. Maintain accurate records to demonstrate compliance and support project assurance processes. Client & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, their representatives, and project stakeholders. Leadership & Culture: Champion the company's values and support the implementation of policies for Sustainability, Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, and Learning & Development. Systems & Standards: Apply and maintain the company's Business Management System and drive a consistent approach to project delivery. Problem Solving: Identify potential issues early and lead on the resolution of technical and delivery challenges. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement activities and support innovation across the business. People Management: Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineering staff, including responsibility for annual performance reviews and development planning. General Duties: Undertake any other duties required to support the successful delivery of site works. About You: Experience: Significant experience in a similar role as a Senior Site Engineer within the main contractor environment (essential). Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or construction discipline (preferred). SMSTS qualification (essential). Appropriate CSCS card (essential). Technical Expertise: Strong engineering knowledge and a practical understanding of modern construction techniques and standards. Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support others. Analytical & Problem-Solving: Proven ability to think critically, solve problems, and apply logical approaches to complex site issues. Organisation & Attention to Detail: Highly organised with strong time management skills and a keen eye for detail. If you are a Senior Site Engineer and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36073 Polytec are seeking an Electronics Engineer for a local technology company to support the transition of products from development into production. The role focuses on production test, process development and improving the efficiency and reliability of electronic assemblies. Responsibilities: - Support the introduction of new products into production, ensuring designs are suitable for manufacture and test - Define and manage bills of materials (BOMs) within ERP systems for new products - Develop and implement production test strategies, including functional test, calibration and verification - Design and develop test fixtures, jigs and automated test equipment - Collaborate with software/embedded teams to support test development where required - Ensure electronic designs meet requirements for production through DFM/DFT reviews - Support and optimise processes for PCB assembly, cable harnessing, calibration and system integration - Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure consistent quality and yield - Drive continuous improvement to enhance production efficiency, test coverage and product quality - Provide hands-on support to troubleshoot electronic and system-level issues in production - Carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for failures and defects - Support non-conformance investigations and quality improvement activities - Create and maintain clear production documentation, including test procedures and work instructions Requirements: Essential: - Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or similar - Experience in electronics production, manufacturing engineering or design support - Strong understanding of PCB assembly, electronic systems integration and production testing - Experience developing test equipment, fixtures or verification processes - Ability to diagnose faults at component, board and system level - Strong documentation skills and attention to detail - Comfortable working across development and production environments Desirable: - Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO, IPC, ESD) is advantageous - Experience with test software, scripting, or automation is beneficial - Knowledge of DFM/DFT and lean manufacturing principles is desirable Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36074 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to support the development and optimisation of software systems within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Our Cambridge based client is looking to expand their busy team. This role focuses on production test automation, new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement of engineering processes. Key Responsibilities - Support the transfer of new products from development into manufacturing - Develop and maintain automated test solutions for production, including verification and calibration - Collaborate with engineering teams to improve product testability and manufacturing efficiency - Implement and manage processes for software deployment, firmware programming and configuration control - Drive automation and process improvements to increase throughput and reduce manual intervention - Provide production support, including fault diagnosis, root cause analysis and corrective actions - Maintain clear technical documentation and support change control processes - Work cross-functionally with engineering, production and quality teams Skills and Experience - Degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar - Experience developing software for test automation or manufacturing environments - Strong knowledge of configuration control and software release processes - Experience with tools such as LabVIEW (preferred) and ideally Python or C/C++ - Ability to troubleshoot software and embedded systems in a hardware-integrated environment - Strong attention to detail and documentation skills Desirable - Experience supporting NPI through to production - Familiarity with embedded systems and manufacturing test equipment - Understanding of quality standards and controlled engineering environments Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Your new company You will be joining a high-profile Tier 1 civil engineering contractor co-delivering a major clean water pipeline in East Anglia. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor offers a strong pipeline of regional work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their delivery team. This is a full-time permanent position based in the Cambridgeshire area. Your new role As Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the day-to-day technical leadership and site management on a section of this large-scale infrastructure programme. You will: Oversee and manage Site Engineers, supporting the Site Agent and Supervisors to ensure smooth daily site operations Drive exceptional standards in health, safety, environmental management and quality Lead on quality control, ensuring all works meet specifications, regulations and industry standards Provide technical guidance to resolve engineering challenges and respond to technical queries Maintain accurate setting‑out and dimensional control to support the precise delivery of construction activities Proactively identify and address unexpected technical issues to keep the project on track Champion continuous improvement, supporting on‑time and on‑budget project delivery while upholding client expectations. What you'll need to succeed To excel in this role, you will bring: A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent Proven experience as a Site Engineer within heavy civils, ideally in the water industry Strong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to lead and support a site-based engineering team Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels A valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience) Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Sick pay Annual discretionary bonus Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate) Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Multiple health and wellbeing benefits Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.) Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing Opportunity to work on a major clean water infrastructure project Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier 1 contractor and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

About the Role We’re seeking an experienced PLC Control Systems Engineer (5–10 years) to design, program, test, and commission industrial control systems across power solutions projects. Including diesel generator controls, switchgear/ATS/AMF panels, load sharing/synchronisation, and associated HMI/SCADA interfaces. The role spans the full project lifecycle (FDS/DDS, coding, FAT/SAT, on-site commissioning), working closely with electrical design, project managers, and clients to deliver robust, safe, and maintainable systems that meet industry standards. Key Responsibilities 1) Design & Development • Produce and own control system deliverables: User Requirements (URS), FDS, DDS/SDS, I/O lists, Cause & Effect, alarms, and test plans. • Develop PLC/HMI/SCADA applications to internal coding standards and client specifications. • Configure and integrate generator controllers (Deep Sea Electronics (DSE), ComAp, Woodward), synchronising and load-sharing schemes, ATS/AMF logic, and black‐start/priority management. • Interface PLCs with protection relays, meters, breakers, UPS, and BMS/EMS systems. • Collaborate with electrical design for wiring schematics (e.g., EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical) and panel build liaison. 2) Testing & Commissioning • Lead FAT/SAT, I/O checks, loop testing, simulation, and site commissioning. • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI/SCADA, and comms networks; implement robust fixes and design improvements. • Produce handover packs, as‐built software, change logs, and training for end users (O&M). 3) Documentation, Quality & Compliance • Maintain version control, change management, and code libraries (e.g., Git-based workflows). • Ensure compliance with functional safety and electrical standards where applicable (e.g., IEC 60204‐1, SIL principles/IEC 61511), PUWER, and Machinery Directive/UKCA. • Contribute to RAMS for site works; uphold ISO 9001 quality procedures and good engineering practice. 4) OT Networking & Cybersecurity • Design and commission industrial Ethernet networks (managed switches, VLANs, NAT, routing). • Implement and document secure architectures and segmentation, harden PLC/HMI/SCADA assets, and apply password/backup policies and access controls in line with best practices. • Configure and troubleshoot common industrial protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA; (nice to have: IEC 61850, DNP3). 5) Continuous Improvement & Support • Mentor junior engineers, contribute to coding standards, reusable function blocks, and templates. • Provide remote and on‐site support, root‐cause analysis, and preventive maintenance recommendations. • Suggest design enhancements for reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost reduction. Technical Skills PLC / HMI / SCADA • Allen Bradley, Siemens TIA Portal (SCL/ladder), WinCC/Unified; Rockwell Studio 5000 (Ladder/Structured Text), FactoryTalk View. • Optional: Schneider EcoStruxure, Mitsubishi GX Works, Beckhoff TwinCAT, AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition. • Must have written system code from conception / from design. Generator & Power Integration • DSE/ComAp/Woodward controller integration, breaker control, load management, protection interfaces. • Familiarity with UPS systems, power meters, and protection relays. Networks & Protocols • Layer‐2/3 concepts, VLANs, NAT, routing, industrial firewalls; Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA. Electrical & Safety • Read/mark up schematics, panel layouts, and cable schedules. • Awareness of IEC 60204‐1, functional safety (SIL concepts), BS 7671 principles, PUWER; RAMS. Qualifications & Certifications (Desired) • Degree/HND in Electrical, Electronic, Control/Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent experience). • ECS/CSCS or safety passports. • Full UK driving licence and ability to work on client sites. • Nice to have: Functional Safety awareness (e.g., TÜV), CompEx/ATEX awareness where applicable. Personal Attributes • Methodical, safety‐first, and quality‐driven, strong attention to detail. • Clear communicator with clients, site teams, and non‐technical stakeholders. • Proactive problem solver, comfortable under time pressure during commissioning. • Team player who can also work independently and mentor others. • Willing to travel to sites across the UK Benefits • Competitive salary £65,000–£70,000 • Company pension; 25 days’ holiday & bank holidays. • Company laptop & mobile phone. • Training & certification support (APM/PRINCE2/18th Edition/Siemens/Allen‐Bradley). • Professional membership support (IET/APM). • Flexible site travel expenses. • Private health care (post probation) Working Pattern 70% Office/ 30% site as needed by projects. UK travel to customer sites, factories, and FAT locations. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, have a British passport or settlement status

Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire | £45-60k Location: Cambridge Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Comprehensive Benefits - depending on experience Sector: Aerospace, Defence, & High-Performance Tech Are you a PCB specialist who excels at turning complex, draft schematics into high-integrity physical reality? Do you thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment where your designs move from DC all the way to mmWave frequencies? We are seeking a delivery-focused Senior PCB Design Engineer to join an elite technology consultancy. Reporting directly to the Director of Hardware, you will take full ownership of the PCB design process, strengthening the hardware execution capability for some of the most challenging engineering projects in the UK. The Role This isn't just a layout role-it's a position for a design owner. You will be the authority on PCB best practices, working alongside world-class hardware and mechanical engineers to resolve complex integration tasks. Whether it's high-performance FPGA platforms or advanced RF systems, you will ensure every design is completed, reviewed, and released with absolute discipline. Your Technical Profile Software Expertise: Highly proficient in Altium Designer (Schematic capture and Layout) is essential. (Experience with Siemens PADS for legacy work is a plus). Technical Breadth: Proven track record in RF, Digital, Analogue, and Power PCB design. HDI Mastery: Expert knowledge of High-Density Interconnect technologies, including: Micro vias, Stacked vias, Via-in-Pad, and Back-drilling. Multi-layer controlled impedance RF designs (up to mmWave). Constraint Management: Advanced skills in constraint managers for Net, Pin pair, and Xnet length matching. Standards & Manufacturing: Deep understanding of IPC standards for high-reliability products, alongside DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFA (Design for Assembly) techniques. The Ideal Candidate Education: Degree, HNC, or HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering. Experience: Minimum of 5 years in electronics hardware design and product development. Mindset: You are a "finisher." You work with urgency and discipline, ensuring no "loose ends" remain when a design is released. Communication: Confident in performing design reviews for both internal teams and external high-profile customers. Why Join This Team? Technical Ownership: Shape and drive the PCB design process and library management from the ground up. Project Variety: Work on a diverse portfolio of projects where no two boards are the same-covering everything from robotics to space-based systems. Professional Standards: Work within an ISO9001 environment that values quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. Collaborative Environment: Close integration with mechanical and hardware teams to solve the "art of the possible" in tight form factors. The Rewards Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience). Growth: A role that rewards innovation and offers a clear path toward technical leadership or specialized consultancy.If you are a self-motivated PCB expert who prides themselves on "getting it right the first time," apply today with your CV

Permanent | £50,000 - £60,000 | Essex / Cambridge Border We're looking for an experienced Senior PCB Design Engineer to take ownership of complex RF, digital and mixed‑signal PCB designs from concept through to release. This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in delivering high‑quality boards, on time and with no loose ends. You'll work in a collaborative, fast‑paced engineering environment alongside experts in RF (DC to mmWave), high‑speed digital and FPGA-based systems, playing a key role in shaping PCB design best practice and improving delivery efficiency. What you'll be doing Owning end‑to‑end PCB design, from library creation to final release Translating schematics into robust, manufacturable PCBAs Designing complex multi‑layer, controlled‑impedance and HDI boards Leading and contributing to internal and customer design reviews Ensuring quality, compliance and on‑time delivery across all designs Driving continuous improvement in PCB design processes What we're looking for Proven experience designing RF, digital, analogue and power PCBs Strong expertise in HDI techniques (microvias, via‑in‑pad, back‑drilling) Advanced constraint management and high‑speed design skills Expert user of Altium Designer (PADS experience a bonus) Solid understanding of DFM/DFA, SMT, IPC standards and EMI/EMC Confident, self‑motivated and comfortable working under pressure Background HNC/HND or degree in Electronic / Electrical Engineering 5+ years' experience in PCB design and electronics product development What's on offer Competitive salary £50k-£60k (DOE) Hybrid working (three days on site) Supportive, engineering‑led culture with real scope for progression Essex / Cambridge border location with good road and rail access