Development Engineer

Location: Cambourne, Cambridgeshire (100% On‑site)

Full‑time | Permanent

Are you passionate about engineering innovation, seamless product introduction, and creating technical solutions that push scientific boundaries? Join Carl Zeiss Microscopy Ltd as a Development Engineer (NPI/SCS) and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of world‑leading microscopy technology.

You’ll work at the intersection of R&D, manufacturing, and bespoke customer solutions, bringing new products into full-scale production while delivering advanced, tailored engineering solutions that support scientific and industrial breakthroughs.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Work at the forefront of cutting‑edge microscopy technology.
• Play a critical role in introducing new products into series manufacturing.
• Deliver custom engineering solutions that meet complex, real‑world customer needs.
• Collaborate with experts across R&D, production, suppliers, and global teams.
• Influence production readiness, process improvements, and customer‑specific modifications.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment with strong opportunities for professional growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Acting as the key link between R&D and manufacturing to ensure smooth product transition into production.
• Defining and communicating production requirements to optimise manufacturing processes.
• Driving continuous improvement using Lean, 3P, DFM, and DFA methodologies.
• Supporting the NPI Lead and deputising when required.

Special Customer Solutions (SCS)

• Developing bespoke technical solutions based on customer requirements.
• Integrating third‑party components, assemblies, and custom software into standard products.
• Conducting testing, qualification, and regulatory checks ahead of shipment.
• Producing technical documentation to capture design intent and enable knowledge transfer.
• Supporting MCAD (SolidWorks) and ECAD (Altium) design tasks.
• Collaborating with suppliers and partners to ensure high‑quality integration.
• Using SAP ERP to manage BOMs, part numbers, ECOs, and associated documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product development, and optimisation.
• Experience with CAD tools (MCAD & ECAD) and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to assess technical feasibility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced R&D environment.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by innovation, thrive in technical problem‑solving, and want to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in microscopy, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of scientific discovery.