Electronics System Engineer - Fixed Term Contract
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 10, 2026. Sartorius scores B on the Alion truth index.
We are looking for an Electronics System Engineer to join our Product Development team at Sartorius. In this role, you will develop electronic and firmware solutions, applying them in innovative ways to enable new products and deliver continuous improvements to existing products.
The team currently consists of 5 professionals and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you.
This position is available full-time on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will be based at our Royston site with the option to work from home one day per week, subject to workload.
Grow with us - Your Responsibilities
On a daily basis you will design, develop, commission and test:
embedded software/firmware to provide machine control solutions.
electronics solutions to provide machine control and signal conditioning functionality for new and existing products.
Develop technologies to interface hardware and software elements of our products
Collaborate with project team members to develop interface protocols
Provide support and training for machine control sub-systems across all of our products
Contribute to and organise design reviews with peers and other groups from across the business
What will convince us
BSc or MSc in Electronics with Embedded Software Engineering or equivalent experience
Knowledge of digital and analogue electronics design including small signal handling and processing for MCUs
Experience of Electrical | Electronic communication protocols and hardware such as RS232, RS422, RS485, USB and Ethernet
Experience of scripting and integrating robotic machinery using Python
Confident developing firmware and using microcontrollers
Familiar with electrical motor control including steppers, DC and brushless DC Servos
Demonstrable experience of PCBA design for ease of manufacturing and testing and familiar with PCB layout, preferably familiar with Altium Designer
Embedded software design for machine control and automation purposes
C / C++ and embedded software using both RTOS or Super Loop architectures
Strong planning skills
Natural ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Adaptable, self-motivated and proactive team player with good problem-solving skills
In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
As a growing global life science company stock listed on the German TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform - even before joining
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services
Benefits
Attractive Working Conditions:
37.5 hours working week
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Annual option to buy, sell or carry forward annual leave
Free hot and cold drinks
Regular social events and free exercise classes
Competitive benefits package, including:
Group Personal Pension Plan
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Cycle to work scheme
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.