Design / Development Engineer
Wotton under Edge
up to £38,000 depending on experience
Renishaw is a global leader in the design and development of inspection probe technology and metrology systems. Due to organisational growth, we are recruiting a Design / Development Engineer to join the Encoder Products Division (EPD) at our HQ in Wotton-under-Edge.
As a Design / Development Engineer at Renishaw, you'll be involved in the engineering of miniaturised optical and electro-mechanical products, including optical encoder measurement systems used in automated motion control systems to deliver sub-micron position feedback.
You'll be given the chance to impart your knowledge and be part of a diverse team of engineers supporting and improving existing products, encouraged to interface with new product and manufacturing teams across the business.
Our products and services are used in applications as diverse as the automotive and aerospace industries to military and consumer electronics. We operate in an environment that promotes autonomy and creativity with people who can deliver quality within set timelines.
Responsibilities
Developing prototype designs to meet new customer requirements or improve product performance.
Design of experiments, investigating issues and testing performance.
Interpreting results from large sets of production data.
Using simulation, modelling and analytical techniques to support product design and problem investigation.
Working closely with manufacturing engineers to support and improve manufacture and assembly systems and processes.
Key Requirements
A degree in an engineering subject or physics or equivalent.
Possess problem solving skills and have a keen attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
Practical and theoretical approach to projects.
Flexibility in changing project requirements.
Demonstrable interest / background in system design and engineering.
A valid UK driving license.
Desirable requirements
Familiarity with design and analysis tools such as CAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, PowerBI, Minitab.
Knowledge or experience in design, development or manufacture of high volume miniaturised optical-electronic systems and assemblies.
We are ultimately looking to recruit a passionate individual with an interest in developing a career as a system-focused design and development engineer. You’ll be immersed in engineering design and practical activities relating to the development of optical and electro-mechanical products. Skills will be tested, and your personal development will be encouraged. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have some experience as a design and development engineer we would like you to apply.
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join Renishaw Health Trust (Aviva) and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 490384 or [email protected].
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Employment Type:
PermanentTime Type:
Full timeRequisition Number:
R9877 Design / Development Engineer (Open)Skills Required
- Degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent qualification
- Problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Practical and theoretical approach to projects
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements
- Demonstrable interest or background in system design and engineering
- Valid UK driving license
- Familiarity with CAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Power BI, or Minitab
- Knowledge or experience designing, developing, or manufacturing high-volume miniaturized optoelectronic systems and assemblies
Renishaw Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Renishaw and has not been reviewed or approved by Renishaw.
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Retirement Support — The pension scheme includes a 9% employer contribution with salary‑sacrifice options, signaling strong long‑term savings support. Feedback suggests this materially strengthens total compensation in the UK.
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Healthcare Strength — Subsidized private medical cover, life assurance, and a 24/7 EAP—alongside options like a health cash plan and on‑site fitness centers—indicate comprehensive health and wellbeing support. These provisions contribute to a sense of strong healthcare coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — 25 days of annual leave with company days, long‑service accrual, and the option to buy additional leave point to generous time‑off provision. Hybrid and “variable working” arrangements further support work–life balance when roles allow.
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What We Do
Renishaw is one of the world's leading engineering and scientific technology companies, with expertise in precision measurement and healthcare. The company supplies products and services used in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. It is also a world leader in the field of additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where it designs and makes industrial machines which ‘print' parts from metal powder. The Renishaw Group currently has 80 offices in 36 countries, with over 5,000 employees, of which over 3,000 people are employed within the UK. The majority of the company's R&D and manufacturing is carried out in the UK and for the year ended June 2019, Renishaw achieved sales of £574 million of which 94% was due to exports. The company's largest markets are USA, China, Japan and Germany
