Electronics Design Engineer

Would you like to work for a company who has made it its mission to make a contribution to improving human living conditions? With around 5,000 employees worldwide Eppendorf is a leading Life Sciences company. We develop and distribute devices, consumables and services for use in laboratories worldwide. Our daily work is characterized by our principle: Collaborate on new ideas. You would like to take responsibility and help to make a difference in an experienced international company? Exciting tasks combined with a positive and affirmative working environment await you at Eppendorf. You are also motivated by technical challenges? Then apply now!

Your challenges

• Understand and analyse product needs to determine the costs, timescales & technical requirements for creating electrical & electronic systems through agile project methodology for ultra-low temperature freezers.
• Design, release and maintain electrical & electronic systems and components for ULT freezers. Ensure designs meet with customer expectations, applicable regulations and safety standards. Manage risks based on FMEA analyses and make fact-based decisions on the suitability of electrical & electronic engineering design solutions.
• Create robust testing procedures for electronic equipment and components. Write clear & concise technical reports as well as work instructions for system manufacturing.
• Thoroughly investigate and precisely determine failure modes on electrical & electronic systems. Drive changes to resolve any issues in a timely manner while focusing on quality and cost.
• Support operations with electrical & electronics installation sustainment and continuous improvement by monitoring and evaluating current processes and component availability, identifying opportunities for improvement with a view to reducing costs and increasing production efficiency.

Your expertise

• BSc degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Solid experience in electrical/electronic product development.
• Proven ability with system, PCB and cable harness design, testing and troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of electrical & electronics compliance. Experience of UL and EMC certification, as well safety requirements.

Your benefits at Eppendorf

• Working for an international company renowned for its scientific products
• Career progression opportunity within a fast-paced growing business
• Drive innovation and collaboration into Eppendorf Research & Development organization
• Competitive salary
• 5% enhanced employer pension contribution
• 25 days paid annual leave per year + UK bank holidays
• Private medical insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Unlimited professional training opportunities
• Office-based, flexible start and finish times
• Payment of professional body annual membership fees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free car parking
• Free teas & coffee facilities and free fresh fruits daily
• Company fully sponsored events

Please note that we can only consider applications that are submitted online via our application management tool.