At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hardware development for a portable equine health diagnostic device and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join an innovative biotech startup focused on equine and livestock health solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced startup culture with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in animal health while working on cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in hardware engineering and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Lead hardware development and device integration for our portable equine health diagnostic device. AnFiTest is an early-stage biotech startup developing field-ready diagnostics and data analytics for equine and livestock health. Our initial focus is a portable testing device for equine laminitis prevention.
This is not a role where one person is expected to design every subsystem alone. You will work closely with specialist engineering consultancies, the R&D Director, the software/data team, interns and external manufacturing partners.
Key responsibilities- Lead hardware engineering and device integration for the portable testing device
- Coordinate external engineering consultancies and suppliers across hardware development, sensing integration, sample handling, cartridge/consumable interfaces and prototype delivery
- Translate assay, electrode, cartridge and user workflow requirements into clear engineering specifications
- Drive prototype development, build, testing, troubleshooting and iteration ahead of partner testing and demonstrations
- Proactively identify and help resolve engineering issues that could affect prototype delivery, device performance, usability, or scale-up
- Work with the R&D Director to align engineering activity with the wider R&D roadmap, including assay development, consumables, electrode production and software integration
- Support and supervise engineering interns or junior technical staff
- Contribute to design‑for‑manufacture, supplier engagement, component sourcing, assembly workflow development and production readiness
- Maintain clear documentation of design decisions, test outcomes, engineering specifications and technical requirements
- Relevant industry experience in hardware engineering, product development, mechanical/electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, scientific instrumentation, or a related field
- Hands‑on experience with prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and iteration
- Practical CAD and prototyping experience, including 3D printing and/or mechanical design
- Ability to translate scientific, technical, or user requirements into practical engineering specifications
- Experience coordinating technical work with external suppliers, consultants, contractors or manufacturing partners
- Strong practical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make progress under time and resource constraints
- Clear communication and documentation skills
- Comfortable working hands‑on in a fast‑moving startup environment with evolving requirements
- Able to work across disciplines and bring structure to complex, evolving technical projects
- Experience with biosensors, diagnostics, electrochemical devices, medical/veterinary devices, or agri‑tech hardware
- Experience with cartridges, consumables, fluidics, or liquid‑ and sample‑handling systems
- Understanding of electronics, embedded systems, sensor interfaces, or electrochemical measurement systems
- Experience applying design‑for‑manufacture principles to hardware products
- Experience supporting design transfer, pilot manufacturing, assembly workflows or production scale‑up
- Experience working in a startup, consultancy, or early‑stage product development environment
- Experience supervising interns, junior engineers, or technical staff
Founding Engineer / Hardware Lead employer: AnFiTest Ltd
AnFiTest Ltd is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those passionate about advancing health diagnostics. Located in the UK, we offer unique opportunities for professional growth, including mentorship roles and collaboration with industry experts, all while working on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced startup environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in equine health while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere that values creativity and initiative.
