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Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge
We are working with a leading Medical Devices company in Cambridge to recruit an Optical Systems Engineer who will play a key role in the development of industry disrupting and lifesaving/improving Medical Technologies.
This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll be designing and integrating optical systems into complex medical technologies.
From early feasibility through to product launch, you'll be involved in every stage of development, helping to shape devices that improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes across a range of clinical applications.
You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, collaborating on projects that demand precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of how optics interact with mechanical, electronic, and biological systems.
Your work will span simulation, prototyping, testing, and refinement, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and real-world usability.
We're looking for someone with a solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline, and hands-on experience in optical design and analysis.
You should be confident using industry-standard tools and have a track record of delivering robust solutions in regulated environments.
Experience in medical devices is highly desirable, but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a passion for healthcare innovation.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring junior colleagues, and working closely with clients to bring ideas to life.
You'll be encouraged to explore new approaches, contribute to system-level thinking, and help shape the future of medical technology.
In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2025-10-17 10:14:25
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Principal Usability Engineer - Implantable Medical Devices - Oxford
We are working with a pioneering medical technology company in Oxfordshire to recruit a Principal Usability Engineer who will lead the design and evaluation of intuitive, user-centred implantable devices.
This is a rare opportunity to shape how surgical teams and clinicians interact with transformative technologies, ensuring that every touchpoint is purposeful, accessible, and grounded in real-world clinical workflows.
The role is based in Oxfordshire and offers hybrid working, with three days on-site including Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Occasional travel to partner sites across Europe will be required, so a willingness to travel is essential.
This is a direct hire with a medical devices company, not a design consultancy.
You will champion usability across the full product lifecycle, from early concept development to post-market evaluation.
Working closely with engineering, clinical, and design teams, you will ensure that user needs drive design decisions rather than simply meeting regulatory compliance.
Your work will span formative and summative usability studies, interface refinement, and continuous evaluation of user experience across a portfolio of implantable technologies.
You will lead usability studies in clinical and simulated environments, translate user insights into actionable design inputs, and collaborate with industrial designers, software engineers, and systems teams to refine workflows and interactions.
You will contribute to usability documentation for regulatory submissions, represent usability in design reviews and stakeholder presentations, and mentor internal teams while managing external partners.
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong background in usability engineering, UX design, or human-computer interaction within regulated environments.
Experience with surgical or implantable medical technologies is highly desirable.
You should be confident in leading usability studies, synthesising complex user data into clear design direction, and communicating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Familiarity with tools such as Axure, Figma, or Adobe XD is beneficial, alongside a proactive mindset and a deep empathy for users.
This is more than a technical leadership position.
It is a chance to influence how innovative medical technologies are experienced in real-world clinical settings.
You will be joining a company that values design thinking, continuous learning, and meaningful impact.
The role offers a competitive package including shares or equity, life assurance, pension, private healthcare, income protection, and an employer discount scheme—benefits more commonly found in larger organisations.
To learn more, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Salary / Rate: bonus, pension, income protection
Posted: 2025-10-03 10:40:09
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Principal Human Factors Engineer - Implantable Medical Devices - Oxford
We're partnering with a pioneering medical technology company to recruit a Principal Human Factors Engineer who will shape how clinicians and surgical teams interact with transformative implantable devices.
This is a rare opportunity to lead usability engineering across the full product lifecycle, embedding human-centred design into every stage of development and ensuring that systems are safe, effective, and intuitive to use.
The role is based in Oxfordshire and offers hybrid working, with three days on-site including Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Occasional travel to third-party sites across Europe will be required, so a willingness to travel is essential.
This is a direct hire with a medical devices company — not a design consultancy.
In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering the company's usability strategy in line with international standards and regulatory frameworks.
You'll lead formative and summative studies in clinical and simulated environments, translating user insights into actionable design inputs and risk management decisions.
You'll collaborate across engineering, clinical, regulatory, and quality teams to embed usability as a guiding design principle, not just a compliance checkbox.
You'll take ownership of the usability engineering file, contribute to global submissions, and represent human factors in audits, design reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
Your work will span cadaver lab studies, system integration testing, and continuous evaluation of user experience across a portfolio of implantable medical technologies.
You'll also mentor internal teams, manage external partners, and help foster a culture of user advocacy and design excellence.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong background in human factors engineering for regulated medical devices, ideally with experience in surgical or implantable systems.
You'll be comfortable leading usability studies, navigating international regulatory expectations, and translating complex user needs into clear design requirements.
A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a deep empathy for users will be key to your success.
This is more than a technical leadership role — it's a chance to influence how innovative medical technologies are experienced in real-world clinical settings.
If you're passionate about usability, design, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Alongside the opportunity to lead impactful work, this role offers a competitive package including shares/equity, life assurance, pension, private healthcare, income protection, and an employer discount scheme — benefits more commonly found in larger organisations.
To learn more, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-09-29 14:37:15
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Senior Human Factors Engineer - Medical Technology
Medical Technology + Design + Usability
Newton Colmore is working with a medical devices company and we are helping them find their next human factors expert.
This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care by designing and optimising medical devices that patients use in their daily lives.
Working at the intersection of engineering, psychology, and healthcare, you'll be responsible for ensuring medical devices are not only clinically effective but also intuitive, safe, and accessible for diverse patient populations.
This is a hybrid role, and you will need to be at the company's HQ in Oxfordshire for three days a week, integrating into the team on this early development project.
Key Responsibilities;
Lead human factors engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle for novel medical devices
Design and conduct usability studies, risk assessments, and human factors validation testing
Collaborate with clinical teams, product managers, and engineering teams to translate user needs into device requirements
Develop user interface designs that prioritize patient safety, usability, and accessibility
Ensure compliance with relevant medical device regulations (FDA, CE marking, ISO standards)
The things that we are looking for;
A good amount of experience in human factors engineering, preferably in medical devices or healthcare technology
Strong understanding of human factors principles and methodologies
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
Experience with medical device regulatory requirements (FDA 510(k), CE marking processes)
Proficiency in usability testing methods, statistical analysis, and user research techniques
Knowledge of accessibility standards and designing for diverse user populations
Excellent communication skills and ability to present findings to cross-functional teams
Experience with design tools and prototyping methods
What the company is offering;
Opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes through innovative medical technology
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment that has been nurtured to create a free-thinking and innovative space for designers and inventors.
Professional development and training opportunities - the company have a strong track record of retention and progression.
Next Steps
This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of our client.
For a discrete, confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact on the below details or simply make an application:
Matt Lowdon Founder - Newton Colmore 0121 268 2240 / hello @ newtoncolmore .
com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Due to the confidential nature of this search, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with full company details.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Tailored package - open to negotiation
Posted: 2025-09-08 16:51:30
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Principal Physicist - Optical System Design
Join a Leading Medical Technology Innovator
Newton Colmore is exciting to be working on a new role with a medical devices company in Cambridge.
We are searching for a principal optical physicist to join their growing team.
The company are at an exciting stage of growth and innovation, continuing their strong record of delivering breakthrough technologies that make a real difference to patients' lives
About the Role
As a Principal Physicist, you will be at the forefront of optomechanical system design, developing next-generation medical devices that push the boundaries of what's possible.
This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects that combine novel technology with elegant design and usability.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced optomechanical systems for medical applications
Lead optical system architecture and integration projects from concept through to implementation
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, software developers, and clinical specialists
Conduct thorough analysis and modelling of optical systems using industry-standard tools
Prototype development and testing of optical components and systems
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
Stay current with emerging technologies and research in optical physics and medical devices
Contribute to patent applications and scientific publications
What we are looking for;
Experience in optical system design, preferably in medical technology or related industry.
Strong academics and fundamentals.
Expertise in optomechanical system design and integration
Proficiency with optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V, or similar)
Solid understanding of mechanical design principles and their interaction with optical systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
What is on Offer;
Tailored salary and comprehensive benefits package including monetary bonuses
Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art HQ with all the latest technology
Substantial investment in R&D projects and professional development
Strong mentorship culture with opportunities for career growth
Collaborative environment working alongside world-class engineers and scientists
Chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare technology
Excellent pension scheme and health benefits
How to Apply;
If you are passionate about optical physics and want to contribute to breakthrough medical technologies, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest in this role.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while working on technology that truly matters.
Get in touch now for more information.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Tailored package + bonus
Posted: 2025-09-08 16:23:24
