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Join Genedrive as a Senior Electronics / System Design Engineer! Shape the future of global medical diagnostics while developing state of the art electronic pharmacogenetic platform in a very dynamic and innovative environment.
Senior Electronics / System Design EngineerManchester, M13 9XX
- Full time, permanent
- Up to £65,000 per annum
Please note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Genedrive is a pioneering medical device company headquartered in Manchester, focused on developing innovative molecular diagnostic solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide. Our engineering team develops and maintains the Genedrive® System, which, among others, serves our world's first rapid point-of-care assay to genetically screen infants in urgent care.
With a strong collaborative culture and a mission to make diagnostics more accessible and efficient, Genedrive is leading advancements in point-of-care testing on a global scale.
The Role
Genedrive is seeking a knowledgeable and driven Senior Electronics / System Design Engineer to join their Engineering Team to lead development activities of electronics driving our unique platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a lead electronics engineer for IVD electronics products
- Research, design, verify, and transfer all aspects of the Genedrive System electronics
- Produce test plans for FCC, EMC, CE, UKCA, CB Scheme, FDA
- Conduct hardware verification, validation, and root cause analysis
- Support software and assay teams with hardware integration
- Collaborate with suppliers and partners to ensure high-quality product development
- Drive research and development for hardware, consumable design, and ancillary equipment/software
- Manage full product lifecycle maintenance and improvement
- Support manufacturing and technical service functions
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, and operating procedures
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, along with a supportive and collaborative work environment where your expertise will shape the future of diagnostics technology. Additional benefits include:
- Career Growth – Progression opportunities within a pioneering medical tech company
- Healthcare & wellbeing - Applicable cover from day one under our private healthcare policy
- Hybrid working potential
- Innovative Projects – Work on industry-changing products
- Supportive Team Culture – Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation
The Ideal Candidate
You’re a self-driven, experienced engineer who thrives in an innovative environment. You have a strong background in product design and development, particularly in medical or highly regulated industries. About you:
- 5+ years' experience in end-to-end product design, from concept to manufacturing and market release
- Experience in the design of mixed-signal PCBs and product wiring
- Proficient in design verification
- Working experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical, aerospace, automotive, etc.) or where a strict design process had to be followed
- Strong knowledge of electronic design for compliance & regulatory approvals
- Proficiency in Altium or similar schematic capture tools
- Ability to lead projects and manage multiple workstreams
- Strong communication & problem-solving skills
- Background in a small company environment
Strongly Advantageous:
- Experience in optoelectronics, PID temperature control, and reliability testing
- Expertise in IVD/medical device compliance (EU & USA)
- Experience in regulated product development (ISO 13485, IVDR, 60601, EMC standards, FDA approvals)
If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Other suitable skills and experience include Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Medical Device Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Compliance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, R&D Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer.
