About CMR Surgical
CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.
Were breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what youre capable of.
The opportunity
At CMR, our mission is to transform surgery for millions of patients worldwide. As a Principal Electronics Engineer, youll have ownership and visibility, influencing critical design decisions on our disruptive surgical robotic platform. Youll combine hands-on technical expertise with inspirational leadership, mentoring colleagues and helping to guide the future direction of our electronics capability.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to continue contributing as a technical leader, while developing the skills and experience to move into a more senior management position in time, or conversely someone who wants to remain on a purely technical track and expand their influence through broadening their technical leadership across organisational boundaries. In this role, your contributions will be highly visible, shaping technology that directly impacts patient outcomes.
What youll do
* Lead and contribute to the design and development of electronic subsystems across power, digital, analogue, programmable logic and RF technologies.
* Collaborate with colleagues in mechanical, software, systems, test, manufacturing and supply chain to evolve the system architecture and deliver well integrated modular solutions.
* Mentor and coach electronics engineers, providing guidance on design practices, problem-solving, and technical reviews.
* Take responsibility for creating and refining robust development practices that ensure consistent, reliable and high-quality outputs, drawing on your previous experience.
* Provide technical oversight and review of PCB, cable assembly and power system designs to ensure robustness, reliability and compliance.
* Prepare and review technical documents, including specifications and test plans, that form part of the medical device technical file.
* Champion improvements to lab facilities, equipment and tools to ensure the electronics team has the resources needed to deliver effectively.
* Support recruitment, training, and retention of electronics engineers.
* Opportunities for line management and progression into more senior management roles if that aligns with your career goals.
What were looking for
Essential technical expertise:
* Broad foundation in electronics design with deeper experience in one or more of:
* Motor drive circuits (1100 A)
* Low-voltage power supplies (1 V 240 V, 500 mW 1 kW)
* FPGA designs MHz)
* Analogue sensor interfaces (μV to mV)
* High-speed communications (up to 10 Gbit/s)
* Embedded microprocessors and control systems
* Experience taking electronic designs from inception through to manufacture
* Experience with schematic capture and guiding PCB layout through to design outputs.
* Knowledge of DFx principles, and experience collaborating with electronics manufacturers.
Desirable technical expertise:
- Designing for EMC compliance and supporting compliance testing.
- Familiarity with IEC 60601 or other safety standards.
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents in a regulated industry.
- Experience in robotics, surgical systems, or other safety-critical domains would be a bonus.
Leadership & collaboration
* Demonstrated experience of mentoring or leading engineers in a cross-discipline environment.
* Skilled at building collaborative relationships across internal departments and with suppliers.
* Excellent communication skills, able to adapt style for diverse audiences and perspectives.
* Enthusiasm for developing people and fostering an inclusive team environment.
* Able to champion process improvements and drive positive change.
Qualifications & experience
* Degree or comparable experience in Electronics Engineering.
* Experience leading electronics projects within a wider multi-disciplinary programme.
* Background in a regulated industry (medical devices, aerospace, automotive, etc.) advantageous.
* Experience from high-reliability sectors (telecoms, defence, industrial automation) also welcome.
Why join us?
We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare which covers pre-existing conditions, annual personal day for every employee to use however they wish and enhanced global parental leave pay.
We recognise that everyone has a life outside of work and at times we can experience things which are significant and can impact on our working lives. Weve just launched our Global Parental Leave and Health and Wellbeing leave supporting our colleagues going through the menopause, fertility cycles or pregnancy loss and those going through gender reassignment; allowing them time to look after themselves and those close to them.
CMR can support with travel reimbursement for in-person interviews if you need a taxi for access needs.
Interested? Wed love to hear from you
This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within theUK.
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