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Electronics Engineer

CoMind

CoMind

London, UK
Posted on Jul 12, 2024

At CoMind, we are developing a neuro-sensing technology that will catalyse a modern wave of neuroscience and neurology applications within medical devices. In joining us, you are helping to create cutting edge technologies that will improve how we diagnose and treat brain disorders, ultimately improving and saving the lives of patients across the world.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be involved in electronics design, prototyping, and verification for the many PCB and sub-system designs and builds required for our products and test facilities.

Responsibilities:

  • PCB and electronics design & optimisation, assisting the software, electronics and electro-mechanical teams in particular

  • Perform design calculations and carry out simulations using industry standard tools (e.g. LT-SPICE)

  • Prototype as required, in order to estimate performance, identify high-risk areas and ensure high quality designs that require minimal re-design

  • Fault finding at component level

  • Strong engagement with technical reviews, feasibility studies and project reviews

  • Ensure all electronic engineering is in accordance with regulatory guidelines and standards

  • Advocate for and implement engineering best-practices

  • Collaborate closely with QARA, Software, Mechanical and Optics teams on cross-functional projects.

Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience in analog electronics design involving transistors, op-amps, linear and switch-mode regulators

  • Excellent in precision analog design and understanding of electronic design fundamentals

  • Experience designing for Safety according to the Medical Safety Standard IEC 60601-1

  • Knowledge of microcontrollers, ADCs and DACs and communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, USB

  • Knowledge of digital design involving programmable devices

  • Proficiency with standard lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analysers)

  • Ability to rework and modify PCBs involving 0402-size and other small SMD components

  • Excellent documentation skills: Design specifications, test specifications, test reports, non-conformance reports, summary reports and presentations

  • High-speed electronics design experience: Signal integrity, controlled-impedance tracking, transmission lines.

Benefits:

  • Company equity plan

  • Company pension scheme

  • Private medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Group life assurance

  • Comprehensive mental health support and resources

  • Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays)

  • Hybrid working (3 days in-office)

  • Quarterly work-from-anywhere policy

  • Weekly lunches

  • Breakfast and snacks provided.