We are looking for an Electrical and Electronic Engineer to join our Product Development team at Sartorius in the UK. In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical engineering aspects of product development and lifecycle support, conducting prototype and development activities in our project team.
This position is available full-time on a fixed - term period until the end of March 2027. You will be based at our Royston site, with hybrid working available. The site is 10 minutes’ walk from the train station and just off A505 so it’s easy to get to.
Grow with us – Your Responsibilities
On a daily basis you will design, develop, commission and validate the following for new and existing systems:
Electrical solutions that provide power and signal distributions, and control for electro-mechanical systems.
Electronic solutions that provide and enable machine control and signal conditioning functionality.
Apply and use electrical and electronic engineering principles in the creation of designs and solutions that meet the system’s stipulated requirements
You will ensure that all your electrical and electronics solutions are engineered and designed in accordance with the necessary regulations and standards, including EU’s Low Voltage Directive, the UK’s Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations, the USA’s NFPA 79 and various EMC regulations and standards.
Develop technologies to interface between hardware, electronic and software elements of our products.
Provide support and training for safety testing of systems in various stages of manufacturing.
Contribute to and organise design reviews with peers and other groups from across the business
What will convince us
BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Electrical and Electronics, or an HND in Electrical and Electronics with equivalent experience.
Experience in electrical and electronic product design and development with an understanding of the product life cycle ideally in laboratory automation, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment following ISO/IEC and/or GMP standards, though candidates from other industries will also be considered.
Hands-on experience in electrical and electronic engineering in prototyping, engineering, design and testing
Electrical/electronic communication protocols and hardware, such as RS232, RS422, RS485, USB and Ethernet
Analogue electronics design including small signal handling and processing for input into microcontrollers
Using electrical CAD tools to capture electrical engineering designs
Using electronic CAD packages for schematic capture and PCBA layout
Knowledge of digital and analogue electronics design
Working knowledge of global electrical regulations and international standards (eg.: EN 12100, EN 60204, IEC 61010 -1)
Working knowledge of global EMC regulations and international standards (eg.: EN 61326, FCC Part 15)
Strong planning skills
Natural ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Strong documentation and communications skills (plans, requirements, drawings, design reviews, and test methods)
Adaptable, self-motivated and proactive team player with good problem-solving skills
In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Work-life Balance: Remote options, hybrid working
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services
Royston
Benefits
Attractive Working Conditions:
37.5 hours working week
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Annual option to buy, sell or carry forward annual leave
Free hot and cold drinks
Regular social events and free exercise classes
Competitive benefits package, including:
Group Personal Pension Plan
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Cycle to work scheme
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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