Provisioning Engineer – DWDM / Ciena 6500
£300 per day | Inside IR35 | Hybrid – London
We are looking for an experienced Provisioning Engineer with strong expertise in optical transmission, DWDM and Ciena 6500 technologies.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and document transmission and packet network solutions.
• Provision, configure and test network elements across optical and L2/L3 technologies.
• Support customer service activation, implementation and network upgrades.
• Manage network capacity, disconnects and capacity reallocation.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and network records.
• Ensure designs and implementations meet technical and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and provisioning issues.
Key Skills & Experience
• Extensive optical transmission / DWDM experience.
• Strong hands-on Ciena 6500 experience.
• Good knowledge of DWDM, ROADM, Flexgrid and photonic layer technologies.
• Understanding of L2/L3 operator networks, with BGP/MPLS knowledge advantageous.
• Experience with optical test equipment and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with Nokia, ADVA advantageous.
• Cisco, Juniper, Nokia or Ciena certification is a plus.
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Senior Laser Systems Engineer
Are you a Senior Laser Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? My client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to join their growing team, working on the design, development and support of advanced laser systems for highly specialised industrial applications.
This is a hands-on role where you will be involved in the development of bespoke laser systems, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture, installation and commissioning whilst working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.
In this Senior Laser Systems Engineer role based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, you will be responsible for the following:
Development of bespoke laser systems, including component selection, system layouts and detailed engineering drawings.
Managing the design process, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time and within budget.
Supporting the build, testing, installation and commissioning of laser systems, providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Carrying out servicing, fault finding and technical support activities to ensure systems continue to operate at optimum performance.
The successful applicant for this Senior Laser Systems Engineer job based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire should have:
Experience designing and developing complex laser & optical based systems within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
A strong understanding of design, system integration and engineering documentation, with experience producing technical drawings.
Experience with installation, servicing, fault finding or commissioning of complex laser engineering equipment would be advantageous.
A Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Laser Engineering or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
To apply for this Senior Laser Systems Engineer job based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com or call Nick on 01582 878828 for more information.
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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. Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.....Read more...
C# WPF Software Engineer - Electronics
Are you a Software Engineer with provable commercial experience working on software connecting to devices?
If so, my client has an exciting opportunity for you!
You will play a key role in designing, developing and implementing software for cutting-edge optical machinery used within advanced manufacturing environments.
In this role as a C# WPF Software Engineer - Electronics based in Oxfordshire, you will be responsible for the following:
Developing and maintaining software applications using C# and WPF for specialist industrial machinery.
Designing, implementing and testing software that interfaces directly with hardware and machine control systems.
Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including Electronics, Mechanical and R&D
Engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
Supporting the development of new products and continuous improvement of existing software platforms.
Contributing throughout the full software development lifecycle from design through to deployment.
The successful applicant for this C# WPF Software Engineer - Electronics role based in Oxfordshire will:
Have provable commercial experience developing software using C# and WPF.
Have experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware or industrial machinery.
Hold a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related engineering discipline.
Have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
Any experience with MVVM, machine vision, OpenCV, image processing or industrial automation would be advantageous.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that designs and manufactures highly specialised optical machinery, offering excellent long-term career development and the opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology.
To apply for the role of Software Design Engineer based in Oxfordshire, please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com, or for more information contact Nick Drain on 01582 878828.....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cheshire based Electronics Maintenance Engineer to join this leading provider of electronic design and assembly services.
Based at their site in Cheshire they are seeking an Electronics Maintenance Engineer to be responsible for maintaining a wide variety of high tech assembly equipment along with general infrastructure maintenance.
**This Cheshire based company operate a 4x day working week, Monday to Thursday 7am to 5pm.**
Key skills required for Electronics Maintenance Engineer:
Maintenance of surface mount and associated assembly machinery, including; Juki and Europlacer placement machines; Reflow Ovens, Solder Paste Printers and Automatic Optical Inspection.
Generation of clear and comprehensive maintenance records for traceability purposes.
Liaison with external Service Engineers to arrange site visits to conduct annual service and calibration of machinery.
Maintenance, and supervision of specialist contractors, for building services including heating, electrical, water, compressed air and nitrogen.
Management of test schedules and associated records to meet statutory requirements for specific equipment and infrastructure.
This is a great opportunity for someone to join a growing organisation.
APPLY NOW! Please send your CV to adighton@redlinegroup.Com, or for more information contact Adam on 01582 878821....Read more...
We are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-reliability subsea electrical and optical connectors for harsh and extreme environments. You will work on low and high voltage connector systems, pressure housings, and sealing solutions used in offshore and subsea applications.
The role involves CAD-based design, material selection for HPHT and subsea environments, FEA validation, prototype and pressure testing, and producing detailed engineering documentation. You???ll collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and project teams, contributing to both standard product development and customer-specific projects.
Key requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
Three years experience in subsea or high-reliability mechanical systems
Strong CAD and FEA skills
Knowledge of sealing technologies, pressure-rated designs, and subsea materials
Familiarity with industry standards (API, ISO, IEC, IEEE)
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We are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-reliability subsea electrical and optical connectors for harsh and extreme environments. You will work on low and high voltage connector systems, pressure housings, and sealing solutions used in offshore and subsea applications.
The role involves CAD-based design, material selection for HPHT and subsea environments, FEA validation, prototype and pressure testing, and producing detailed engineering documentation. You???ll collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and project teams, contributing to both standard product development and customer-specific projects.
Key requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
Three years experience in subsea or high-reliability mechanical systems
Strong CAD and FEA skills
Knowledge of sealing technologies, pressure-rated designs, and subsea materials
Familiarity with industry standards (API, ISO, IEC, IEEE)
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Mechanical Design Engineer with subsea connector experience required to design and develop solutions with CAD and FEA tools high pressure underwater applications.
Requirements
Subsea or offshore mechanical system design experience.
CAD software and FEA tool fluency.
Subsea production systems, umbilical???s, jumpers, electrical and fibre connector knowledge.
Pressure testing, connector design.
Understanding of sealing technologies, pressure rated designs, and mechanical electrical interface design.
BEng or MEng in mechanical engineering or related degree subject.
Responsibilities
Design and develop Low and High Voltage subsea electrical and optical connectors, pressure housings, and sealing systems.
Perform FEA mechanical, thermal, and pressure simulations for HPHT high pressure and temperature for deep sea environments.
Prototype testing, pressure testing, and standard qualification.
Detailed documentation Design Specifications, Qualification Test procedures, 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and Test Reports.
Design reviews and PEER reviews.
RCAs, FMEA, dFMEA, pFEMA at development and design cycles.
Cross-functional Collaboration.
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Mechanical Design Engineer with subsea connector experience required to design and develop solutions with CAD and FEA tools high pressure underwater applications.
Requirements
Subsea or offshore mechanical system design experience.
CAD software and FEA tool fluency.
Subsea production systems, umbilical???s, jumpers, electrical and fibre connector knowledge.
Pressure testing, connector design.
Understanding of sealing technologies, pressure rated designs, and mechanical electrical interface design.
BEng or MEng in mechanical engineering or related degree subject.
Responsibilities
Design and develop Low and High Voltage subsea electrical and optical connectors, pressure housings, and sealing systems.
Perform FEA mechanical, thermal, and pressure simulations for HPHT high pressure and temperature for deep sea environments.
Prototype testing, pressure testing, and standard qualification.
Detailed documentation Design Specifications, Qualification Test procedures, 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and Test Reports.
Design reviews and PEER reviews.
RCAs, FMEA, dFMEA, pFEMA at development and design cycles.
Cross-functional Collaboration.
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We are looking for a Subsea Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in subsea connectors, high-reliability mechanical systems. You will design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for subsea and offshore applications, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop subsea electrical and optical connectors, pressure housings, and sealing systems using 3D CAD.
Produce detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
Perform and interpret FEA, mechanical, thermal, and pressure analysis.
Select suitable materials for high-pressure, high-temperature and subsea environments, including corrosion-resistant materials.
Support prototype, pressure, qualification, and integrity testing.
Ensure designs meet relevant API, ISO, ASME, IEC and IEEE standards.
Lead or support design reviews, RCA, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and engineering change activities.
Work with electrical, controls, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and installation teams.
Skills and Experience
Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Four relevant mechanical engineering experience, ideally in subsea, offshore, oil and gas, marine, aerospace, defence, or other high-reliability environments.
Strong experience with 3D CAD and 2D engineering drawings.
Experience with FEA and simulation tools.
Understanding of pressure-rated designs, sealing systems, materials, and corrosion.
Experience with subsea equipment such as connectors, umbilicals, jumpers, manifolds or subsea trees is highly desirable.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.....Read more...
We are looking for a Subsea Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in subsea connectors, high-reliability mechanical systems. You will design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for subsea and offshore applications, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop subsea electrical and optical connectors, pressure housings, and sealing systems using 3D CAD.
Produce detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
Perform and interpret FEA, mechanical, thermal, and pressure analysis.
Select suitable materials for high-pressure, high-temperature and subsea environments, including corrosion-resistant materials.
Support prototype, pressure, qualification, and integrity testing.
Ensure designs meet relevant API, ISO, ASME, IEC and IEEE standards.
Lead or support design reviews, RCA, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and engineering change activities.
Work with electrical, controls, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and installation teams.
Skills and Experience
Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Four relevant mechanical engineering experience, ideally in subsea, offshore, oil and gas, marine, aerospace, defence, or other high-reliability environments.
Strong experience with 3D CAD and 2D engineering drawings.
Experience with FEA and simulation tools.
Understanding of pressure-rated designs, sealing systems, materials, and corrosion.
Experience with subsea equipment such as connectors, umbilicals, jumpers, manifolds or subsea trees is highly desirable.
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Hardware Design Engineer – TechBio
Newton Colmore is working with a pioneering TechBio company in Northern Spain, assisting them in their search for a hardware design engineer.
The company is developing a technology that aims to turn a black box biological process into a glass box system that is programmable, utilising state of the art sensor technology and machine learning capabilities.
This is a vital hands-on role for the company as they look to strengthen their electronics expertise, with high potential for future growth and domain leadership.
For the day-to-day activities for this role you can expect to;
Work across the full hardware development cycle, from first principles to deploying the product in the field.
Lead the full hardware electronics cycle: concept, schematic, layout, bring-up, validation and industrialisation.
Design low-signal analog front-ends and impedance measurement circuits for sensors.
Handle and understand electrochemical, optical, potentiometric, amperometric and capacitive sensors, conditioning different signals without interference.
Design mixed-signal multilayer PCBs in Altium, negotiate BOM, manage manufacturing and lead times with suppliers.
This is an exciting time to join this company as they move forward with the design of their technology, with pre-seed already secured, moving toward raising series A, and ongoing projects with existing customers.
To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have the following;
A good amount of hands-on experience designing hardware and strong skills in Altium Designer.
Strong fundamentals, ideally educated to Master’s level in electronics engineering.
Experience developing novel sensors from scratch.
Any work experience from medical technology, industrial automation, or pharma would be advantageous.
In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive package as well as providing a generous share option scheme and the potential to help with relocation.
The company have already built a strong culture and working environment that promotes diverse thinking, calculated risk taking and autonomy. They are proud of this and want people to share this experience daily, so this role will require five days a week onsite.
For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on 0044 121 268 2240 or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist search firm operating within the medical devices and biotechnology sectors. We have over ten years worth of expertise of placing candidates with our clients, globally. Our sole aim is to utilise this expertise and knowledge to maximise your chances of securing your ideal role with our clients.
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