Optical Biosensor Development Engineer in Cambridge

Optical Biosensor Development Engineer in Cambridge

Cambridge Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Develop innovative optical biosensor systems for healthcare applications.
  • Company: Join a leading semiconductor company driving advancements in digital healthcare.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with exciting projects and career advancement opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by advancing cutting-edge biosensor technology.
  • Qualifications: Degree in engineering or related field; experience with optical biosensors is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge.

ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation, robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers.

With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay ahead of what’s possible.

Role Overview

Optical Biosensor Development Engineer – Digital Healthcare (DHC) business unit – advances the development of novel biosensor systems that leverage electrochemical and optical sensors, microfluidic components, measurement electronics, algorithms, and control software to perform highly accurate and reliable biomarker measurements for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

The successful candidate will progress optical biosensor technology that will ultimately be integrated into ADI biosensor products.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding of optical biomedical sensor chemistries and measurement parameters.
  • Build setups to enable characterisation of optical biosensors, requiring mechanical as well as optical developments.
  • Develop optical setups and signal chains for use in the characterisation.
  • Develop a deep understanding of optical biomedical sensor physics and measurement parameters.
  • Operate primarily in a lab setting, working in the optical biosensor development team to bring new products to market.
  • Engage with research partners, academic institutions and vendor ecosystem to deliver rapid prototypes.
  • Lead prototyping activities and translation to manufacturing for the optical sensors.
  • Collaborate with system architects, sensor designers, characterisation, test and reliability engineers, manufacturing organisations and application development teams.
  • Engage in ideation of new products, projects and designs.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree/masters/Ph D in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Biomedical, Physics, or related engineering disciplines, or a related field with industrial experience.
  • Experience (strongly advantageous but not all required): experience with optical biosensors.
  • Experience developing or working with test rigs or instrumentation for fluidic systems.
  • Experience with multiphysics modelling to support design and developments.
  • Experience developing diagnostic or life science products with fluid handling.
  • Domain knowledge and expertise in optical biosensors and human physiology.
  • History of increasing technical responsibilities.
  • Excellence in oral, written, presentation, collaboration, and inter‑personal skills.
  • High levels of motivation and creativity, with an outgoing, positive attitude.
  • An inquisitive nature and willingness to tackle multiple disciplinary challenges.
  • Effective communication skills with stakeholders across various levels.
  • Proven collaboration skills in cross‑functional settings.
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguity.
  • Export Control Notice

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.

Department of Commerce – Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.

Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

As such, applicants for this position – except U.

Citizens, U.

Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.

C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer.

We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Details

Job Req Type: Experienced | Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time | Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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Contact Details:

1110 AD UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Optical Biosensor Development Engineer in Cambridge

Optical Biosensors
Electrochemical Sensors
Microfluidic Components
Measurement Electronics
Algorithms Development
Control Software
Mechanical Development