Location: Cambridge Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, flexible / hybrid options available Salary: £65000+ depending on experience 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!
May 23, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, flexible / hybrid options available Salary: £65000+ depending on experience 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!
Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 37,500 Job Reference: 35970 Polytec are looking for a Senior Test Engineer for our client based just south of Cambridge. This is a hands-on role requiring travel for installation and commissioning of equipment both in the UK and abroad. Responsibilities Mechanical alignment and set up Subsystem test of electrical control panels Integration into the overall machine and final machine test Requirements: At least 5 years' experience of system and subsystem testing Experience in distributed control system using PLCs (Allen Bradley) communicating over Ethernet IP - Temperature control systems - Pressure control systems - Motion control using servo motors/stepper motors - Fluid control systems Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
May 23, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 37,500 Job Reference: 35970 Polytec are looking for a Senior Test Engineer for our client based just south of Cambridge. This is a hands-on role requiring travel for installation and commissioning of equipment both in the UK and abroad. Responsibilities Mechanical alignment and set up Subsystem test of electrical control panels Integration into the overall machine and final machine test Requirements: At least 5 years' experience of system and subsystem testing Experience in distributed control system using PLCs (Allen Bradley) communicating over Ethernet IP - Temperature control systems - Pressure control systems - Motion control using servo motors/stepper motors - Fluid control systems Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, option to transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Will move to early / late shift in due course (6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36151 Polytec are looking for Cleanroom Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: Assembling small plastic components Requirements: Experience assembling small items Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
May 22, 2026
Seasonal
Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, option to transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Will move to early / late shift in due course (6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36151 Polytec are looking for Cleanroom Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: Assembling small plastic components Requirements: Experience assembling small items Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial 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!
May 21, 2026
Full time
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!
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 65,000- 85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance Produce clear engineering documentation Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Desirable EMC / ESD-aware design experience Audio or RF system exposure Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
May 20, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 65,000- 85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance Produce clear engineering documentation Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Desirable EMC / ESD-aware design experience Audio or RF system exposure Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: circa 60,000 Job Reference: 35997 Polytec are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer from an engineering background for our client based in south Cambridgeshire. Responsibilities: You will be producing leading edge machinery for a high technology global market. Requirements: Electrical / Physics Degree level qualification, considerable experience in a relevant field may also be considered Exposure to test, measurement and PLC programming Programming and design experience on PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and SCADA Motion Control and PID Controllers SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems Visual basic programming experience Experience of Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
May 18, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: circa 60,000 Job Reference: 35997 Polytec are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer from an engineering background for our client based in south Cambridgeshire. Responsibilities: You will be producing leading edge machinery for a high technology global market. Requirements: Electrical / Physics Degree level qualification, considerable experience in a relevant field may also be considered Exposure to test, measurement and PLC programming Programming and design experience on PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and SCADA Motion Control and PID Controllers SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems Visual basic programming experience Experience of Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Cambourne (CB23) Job Type: Temporary Duration: Ongoing Hours: 7:15am to 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 17.02 per hour Job Reference: 35811 Polytec are looking for a Final Test Engineer for our Cambourne based client to test products in accordance with established procedures ensuring that agreed deadlines and manufacturing targets are met. Responsibilities: Assembly, sub-assembly and testing Trouble-shoot malfunctions, carrying out basic modifications as required Maintenance of test equipment Participate in Lean activities as required Contribute to driving continuous improvement, identifying waste in test processes Maintain processes and procedures consistent with ISO standards. Requirements: GCSE Mathematics and English Qualification in Electronics / Mechatronics (Time served apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or 4-year apprenticeship) Experience using MS Windows Working in an electromechanical test environment Understand and follow test specifications and standard operating procedures Experience of fault-finding on electronic or electromechanical systems Proven ability to utilise user interface software to test, calibrate and operate complex electromechanical systems Experience of assembling and / or testing precision instrumentation Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Oct 01, 2025
Seasonal
Location: Cambourne (CB23) Job Type: Temporary Duration: Ongoing Hours: 7:15am to 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 17.02 per hour Job Reference: 35811 Polytec are looking for a Final Test Engineer for our Cambourne based client to test products in accordance with established procedures ensuring that agreed deadlines and manufacturing targets are met. Responsibilities: Assembly, sub-assembly and testing Trouble-shoot malfunctions, carrying out basic modifications as required Maintenance of test equipment Participate in Lean activities as required Contribute to driving continuous improvement, identifying waste in test processes Maintain processes and procedures consistent with ISO standards. Requirements: GCSE Mathematics and English Qualification in Electronics / Mechatronics (Time served apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or 4-year apprenticeship) Experience using MS Windows Working in an electromechanical test environment Understand and follow test specifications and standard operating procedures Experience of fault-finding on electronic or electromechanical systems Proven ability to utilise user interface software to test, calibrate and operate complex electromechanical systems Experience of assembling and / or testing precision instrumentation Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
