Hardware Engineer

Location: Cambridge Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, flexible Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35961 Polytec is seeking is a skilled Hardware Engineer for our Cambridge based client. You will be designing and developing cutting-edge medical and scientific devices. This role involves working on analogue, digital, RF, low-power and embedded systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities: - Design hardware systems including schematics, PCB layout and embedded solutions for battery-powered products - Lead the full hardware development lifecycle including requirements, design, prototyping, testing, debugging and production support - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485) - Conduct EMC testing and troubleshoot hardware issues - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions - Maintain accurate documentation and stay current with advancements in low-power and RF technologies Requirements: - Proven experience in medical, diagnostic or scientific device development - Strong background in analogue, digital, RF and embedded systems design - Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout and debugging - Expertise in low-power design, signal conditioning BLE and RF systems - Experience with EMC testing and regulatory compliance - Hands-on embedded firmware development - Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Desirable: - Experience with full product lifecycle and NPI processes - Knowledge of quality assurance and documentation best practices. Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!