Electronics/Mechatronics Engineer From £35,000
Due to sustained growth, Labman is seeking to recruit an experienced Electronics Engineer or a Mechatronics Engineer with good electronics skills to join our team.
Labman delivers bespoke robotics and software systems to major companies and public bodies all over the world. The job will be challenging and dynamic with opportunities to work with a huge range of established and emergent technologies, providing you with opportunities to learn and develop your skillset.
You will be working alongside a dedicated team of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software engineers at Labman’s HQ in North Yorkshire, UK. It is a creative and innovative environment, full of the latest robotic systems and technologies, as well as a climbing wall, gym, and even a squash court. There will be opportunities to travel, within the UK and worldwide.
What the Job Involves
* Design and development of embedded systems to support Labman projects and products.
* Developing medical and life-sciences oriented point-of-care instruments to support European research initiatives.
* Developing electronic, microfluidic, and mechanical subsystems and coding firmware.
* Working with clients and consortium partners including leading scientists, specialist engineering companies, and production partners.
* Keeping abreast of state-of-the-art technologies and developing techniques for use in future systems.
* Supporting existing systems out in the field.
* Frequent customer interaction.
* Contribution to the development of your colleagues.
* Working with companies and public bodies across the world.
* Working with a highly talented multifunctional team.
* Embody Labman values & behaviours.
* + more...
Essential Capabilities
* At least 2 years’ professional experience.
* Strong background in digital and analogue electronics with a good grasp of the fundamentals including circuit theory and discrete design.
* At least 1 year’s experience with microcontroller programming experience in C and C++.
* Familiarity with ARM architectures, particularly the Cortex-M0+ based Microcontroller family, and the STM32 range (inc. CubeIDE).
* Use of professional PCB design software.
* Solid experience with driving stepper motors, DC brushless motors, and servos.
* Exposure to or preferably hands-on experience with microfluidic systems.
* Good English literacy skills for producing documentation.
* Excellent team worker with good communication skills.
* The successful candidate is expected to work within the Labman ISO9001 framework in all relevant aspects of the work.
* Excellent practical skills, will need to demonstrate strong practical capability.
Desirable Skills / Experience
* Good feel for mechanical design and materials.
* 3D CAD experience (e.g., Solidworks, Autodesk, or Fusion 360).
* Some automation industry experience.
Company Overview
Established for over 40 years, Labman Automation Ltd is an award-winning company with its HQ in North Yorkshire and offices in Bracknell and Liverpool. Labman designs and manufactures bespoke laboratory automation systems for a wide range of industries across the world.
We’re a company that prides itself on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their technological challenges. Our purpose is to enable a world where science is not limited by technology. Our philosophy of engineering excellence is achieved through self-discipline with supportive leadership, sustainable partnerships, and openness. Our company structure encourages involvement and accountability from everyone. This is driven forward with kindness, humour, and enthusiasm, and our core values and behaviours which underpin everything we do:
* In it together: Being a team; a community of mutual support.
* Excellence: Working & delivering at the very highest quality.
* Humility: Respecting yourself and others.
* Sustainability: Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company, and our community.
* Fun: Enjoyment in your work.
What We're Offering
* 33 days annual holiday (raising to 38 over 5 years) including public holidays.
* Free use of in-house gym, bouldering wall, and squash court.
* Multiple social teams/groups from Photography club to 5 a side. Or the ability to start your own activity.
* Opportunity to travel worldwide.
* 5% employer pension contribution paid on full salary with no upper cap.
* Free access to counsellor and psychotherapist.
* Enhanced maternity pay (long service eligibility).
* CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered.
* The ability to forge a long-lasting career at a company that has seen consistent growth year on year.
* A culture where you take ownership of your responsibilities and feel part of the company.
* The opportunity to work in the fantastic area of North Yorkshire – we think, the world’s best-kept secret. Labman HQ is located on the outskirts of the Georgian Market town of Stokesley - a stone’s throw from the breath-taking East Coast and the Yorkshire moors and yet only 90 minutes from the Lake District and 2 ½ hours to London by train.
* ....and not to mention; free fruit, nice coffee, BBQs + team events.
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