Hardware Systems Engineer

FOBA; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an international and diverse company? Are you passionate about hardware development and eager to advance your career in a leading manufacturing and technology-driven industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment?

If so, read on!

About Us Linx Printing Technologies is a globally recognized provider of coding and marking solutions for date and batch coding of products and packaging across various manufacturing industries. We foster a flexible, family-friendly work culture that values its people as much as it values sustainability and innovation.

We recognize that individuals bring a wealth of experience and skills to the table. Diversity in experience, knowledge, and passion fuels our ability to innovate and excel. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

About the Role As a Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing mechanical hardware solutions for Linx's New Product Development (NPD) team. This is both a hands-on and theoretical role, requiring practical problem-solving skills as well as the ability to apply engineering principles to design and development challenges. You will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet high standards of quality, regulatory compliance, performance, and cost efficiency. Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at accelerating time to market, optimizing product costs, and enhancing overall design effectiveness.

This role is based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire on a hybrid basis (4 days at the office, 1 day at home).

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop and build test equipment and test rigs to support validation and verification (V&V) activities.
2. Define and document System Level Hardware Specifications, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
3. Perform V&V testing, including system-level validation, prototyping, debugging, and performance modelling.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Chemistry, and Software engineers, to drive product development and successful project delivery.
5. Create detailed technical documentation, high-quality reports and comprehensive Test Plans.
6. Participate and contribute to FMEA's, Design Reviews and Product definitions.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering (Mechanical, Systems or Electrical) or a related field.
2. At least 5 years of industry experience in hardware development.
3. Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, Fluid Systems, System Integration, and problem-solving methodologies.
4. Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo) for mechanical design, integrating mechanical components with broader hardware systems.
5. Hands-on Engineering Experience with mechanical manufacturing techniques and processes (Milling, Lathe etc).

Why Join Us? At Linx, a Veralto Company, we invest in our employees and provide opportunities to develop careers based on individual strengths. We are committed to fostering an innovative and growth-driven environment, where passionate and talented individuals can thrive.

Linx is part of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions, with a mission to safeguard the world's most vital resources. Our global team of over 16,000 associates in Water Quality and Product Identification is dedicated to ensuring clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods.

We celebrate diversity and value the unique perspectives of our associates, customers, and stakeholders. We believe that an inclusive workplace fosters innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.

If you're ready to explore your potential, there's no better time to join us!