Senior Automation/Test Development Engineer
Cambridge, UK
Posted on Aug 22, 2026
Job Title: Senior Automation/Test Development Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Type: Full-Time (on-site)
Coherence Neuro is a fast-growing, venture-backed company pioneering implantable technologies that interface with the human body to address critical unmet medical needs. We're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering and science to solve some of the most complex biological challenges. In this early-stage environment, we seek versatile team members with a hands-on approach and a willingness to learn quickly and adapt. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us in our mission. Learn about our team here!
We are seeking a Senior Automation/Test Development Engineer to lead the development of custom test systems supporting the SOMA program at our Cambridge office.
This role will lead the architecture, hardware, software, and documentation of scalable test platforms supporting engineering characterisation, design verification, and future manufacturing needs. The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer capable of building reliable automated systems, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring that test equipment and methods can be reproduced, controlled, and used to support regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of custom automated test systems.
Translate technical requirements into test methods, fixtures, instrumentation, software, and data outputs.
Design and integrate custom electronics, PCBs, fixtures, sensors, cabling, and commercial laboratory equipment.
Develop software for instrument control, test sequencing, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
Improve test repeatability, throughput, traceability, and scalability, including parallel testing where appropriate.
Define and verify tester accuracy, calibration, measurement uncertainty, and system performance.
Produce the procedures, drawings, schematics, bills of materials, software records, and verification documentation needed to rebuild and operate systems repeatably.
Work across engineering, quality, and preclinical teams to develop technically meaningful and regulatory-relevant test methods.
Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, instrumentation, and measurement issues.
Mentor junior engineers and support the transition of test systems into controlled verification and manufacturing methods.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
4+ years of experience developing automated test systems, electrical test equipment, laboratory instrumentation, or product characterisation platforms.
Experience independently designing and commissioning custom test hardware.
Experience automating laboratory equipment using Python, LabVIEW, or a comparable environment.
Experience with PCB design, interface electronics, fixtures, sensors, and cable assemblies.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, instrumentation, and devices under test.
Understanding of measurement accuracy, repeatability, calibration, and uncertainty.
Ability to turn loosely defined engineering questions into practical and reliable test methods.
Strong technical documentation, communication, and mentoring skills.
Bonus Skills
Experience developing test systems for medical devices, implantable electronics, or other regulated products.
Experience with electrode characterisation, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, electrical stimulation, or bioelectronic interfaces.
Experience with wireless power, RF, inductive systems, or power-conversion testing.
Familiarity with test-method validation, equipment qualification, design verification, or ISO 13485.
Familiarity with IEC 60601, ISO 14708, or related medical-device standards.
Experience scaling engineering test systems toward production use.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and share options
Matched pension
on-site daily meals + snacks
25 days PTO + England bank holidays
Professional development support and training opportunities
Flexible working hours and travel opportunities (We have sites in Australia, UK and US!)
A chance to work on impactful, life-changing technologies in a dynamic, innovative environment.
If you are passionate about innovation in healthcare, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application here.
