At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative electromechanical products while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Company: Respected manufacturing business in North Yorkshire with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and great benefits package.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career progression opportunities and supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on bespoke product development.
- Qualifications: STEM degree preferred; experience in PCB design and electromechanical engineering is ideal.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 48000 £ per year.
Our client is an established and highly respected manufacturing business based in North Yorkshire. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Research & Development Engineer to join their technical department.
As a Research & Development Engineer, you will help create new and tailor existing solutions, creating bespoke products that meet agreed objectives, performance requirements, and customer expectations. The role spans mechanical design, electronics support, and in-house testing, offering significant variety and exposure.
Key Responsibilities- Support the design, development, and improvement of electromechanical products and systems.
- Assist with electronic design activities, including schematic development, design reviews, component selection, and much more.
- Produce and maintain CAD technical drawings, models, and documentation.
- Support prototype development, assembly, and evaluation activities.
- Conduct hardware and system-level fault finding, debugging, and problem-solving activities.
- Investigate technical issues, analyse system performance, and support root-cause investigations.
- Perform structured testing and verification activities, accurately recording and reporting results.
- Provide engineering support during prototype builds, product introduction, and manufacturing activities.
- Contribute to product reliability, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate engineering records.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project delivery and technical objectives.
- STEM related Degree is preferred.
- PCB Design skills and experience.
- Experience gained within a relevant engineering role i.e. PCB Engineer, Electronics Application Engineer, Embedded Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Product Development Engineer or similar.
- Strong understanding of electromechanical engineering principles would be ideal.
- Proven ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical, deliverable engineering solutions.
- Be an effective communicator who is comfortable liaising with customers to better understand their pain points and identify best fit solution.
- With strong Microsoft skills, able to create detailed and presentable customer-facing technical documentation.
The Research & Development Engineer position is offering £43,000 - £48,000 basic salary plus great benefits! This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Based at our client's North Yorkshire office with flexibility to work home based 1-2 days per week when possible.
All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position.
Research & Development Engineer employer: Technical Prospects Ltd
Join a well-established manufacturing business in North Yorkshire that values innovation and employee development. As a Research & Development Engineer, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and creativity, alongside a competitive salary and excellent benefits. With opportunities for professional growth and the flexibility to work from home, this role offers a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in engineering.
