Why this role stands out
This hybrid Research & Development Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to innovate and craft bespoke solutions within a respected manufacturing company, with a competitive salary of GBP 43,000 - 48,000. You will thrive here if you enjoy diverse engineering challenges, from mechanical design to testing, and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge product development. Apply today to advance your skills and career in a dynamic environment.
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Research & Development EngineerOffering Circa. £45,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary DOE plus Great Benefits!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Research & Development Engineer – Key Responsibilities•Support the design, development, and improvement of electromechanical products and systems from concept to market launch.•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.•Be flexible to attend UK and International test facilities.<br /><br />Research & Development Engineer – Candidate•STEM related Degree is preferred.•Both Mechanical and Electronic Design skills and experience would be ideal.•Experience gained within a relevant engineering role i.e.
R&D Engineer, PCB Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Embedded Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Product Development Engineer or similar.•Strong understanding of electromechanical engineering principles.•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.<br /><br />The Research & Development Engineer position is offering £45,000 - £55,000 basic salary DOE plus great benefits!
This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm, based at our client's North Yorkshire office.<br /><br />All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Research & Development Engineer. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd.
The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.<br />
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