Vector Recruitment

Electrical Design Engineer Control Panels, Special Purpose Machinery Cambourne £40k - £45k (dep on exp) + excellent benefits A brand-new opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering R&D and manufacturing company based near Cambourne. The company specialises in the development of innovative special purpose machinery This opportunity will be perfect for an Electrical Engineer / Electrical Design Technician with sound Electrical engineering knowledge with previous experience providing control panel layouts, schematic drawings with component and cables. You will also be able to use Electrical CAD package such as Eplan or AutoCAD Electrical. Why join? Work on industry-leading, high specification special purpose machinery and process equipment used worldwide. Genuine progression opportunities within engineering, project delivery, automation or leadership. A highly supportive and collaborative engineering team committed to continuous learning. Investment in your skillset through EPLAN, automation, and standards training. Exposure to complex machinery and multi discipline engineering challenges. If you re enthusiastic about electrical design and keen to grow into more advanced engineering responsibilities, this is your chance. Requirements of Project Engineer Recent and relevant practical electrical wiring experience. Previous electrical CAD experience (Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, etc) Ideally qualified to HNC/HND standard or above preferably in an electrical engineering related subject. Experienced in reading and interpreting technical drawings and interpret data in written/numerical form on electrical systems. Knowledge of control panel design to international markets, such as US & Australia beneficial Qualified to BS7671 beneficial. Knowledge of PLC hardware and software such as, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley & Siemens, Beckhoff beneficial Knowledge of Industrial networking systems such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS282, RS485, etc. beneficial. Sound like you? If so, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Adam Mayne at Vector Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Graduate R&D Engineer / Physicist Location: Cambridge, UK Salary: £30,000 £40,000 Benefits: Comprehensive package including profit-related bonus, company performance bonus, private medical insurance, life insurance, pension scheme, and free lunch Contact: Adam Mayne (url removed) (phone number removed) About the Role We are seeking a talented and motivated Graduate Physicist or R&D Engineer to join our cutting-edge product development team in Cambridge. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the design and development of next-generation fluid control technologies that are transforming the medical, life sciences, environmental, and industrial sectors. As part of our multidisciplinary R&D team, you will be part of team exploring and applying advanced physical principles, such as piezoelectricity, non-linear acoustics, and resonant mechanics to develop innovative and disruptive products. As you progress you ll be involved in every stage of the development cycle, from concept generation and prototyping to design refinement and commercial launch. This role is ideal for recent graduates (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Physics or Engineering who have hands-on experience in applied physics through academic projects, internships, or industry placements. Key Responsibilities Research and develop novel fluid control technologies using applied physics. Design and execute experiments to validate concepts and prototypes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to market. Apply analytical and experimental techniques in mechanics, fluidics, and acoustics. Contribute to the automation of laboratory testing using tools such as Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB. Candidate Profile A 1st or 2:1 degree in Physics or Engineering (MSc or PhD advantageous). Demonstrated experience in applied physics and concept development. Strong analytical and experimental skills, especially in mechanics, fluidics, and acoustics. Practical lab skills and the ability to design and run experiments independently. Creative, curious, and imaginative approach to problem-solving. Experience with simple electronic circuit design is a plus. Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for data analysis and test automation is beneficial. Location Based in Cambridge, this role is easily commutable from Newmarket, Huntingdon, St Neots, Royston, Bury St Edmunds, Stevenage, and surrounding areas.