Principal hardware engineer i Work, Jobs in St. Neots (with Salaries)

Actemium Automation Peterborough - Principal Hardware Design Engineer
Actemium UK —Peterborough
- Engineering
- No degree
- Organisational skills
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Principal Hardware Engineer I
CesiumAstro —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
Principal Hardware Performance Specialist
Arm —Cambridge
- £126,200 - £170,800 a year
- Hybrid work
- Windows
- Linux
Senior/Principal Rust Engineer
lowRISC CIC —Cambridge
- £68,947 - £106,554 a year
- Full-time
- English
- C++
- Linux
- Life insurance
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Principal GPU Hardware Design Engineer
Imagination Technologies —Cambridge
- English
- Analysis skills
- C++
Principal Opto-Electronics Device Engineer
Microsoft —Cambridge
- £74,700 - £161,800 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Azure
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
Principal AI & Compute Engineer, Workforce Development
Arm —Cambridge
- £126,200 - £170,800 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- AI
- Communication skills
Actemium Automation Peterborough - Principal Hardware Design Engineer
VINCI Energies —Peterborough
- Engineering
- No degree
- Organisational skills
Principal Opto-Electronics Engineer
Microsoft —Cambridge
- £93,500 - £161,800 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Azure
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
GPU Design Verification Engineer - Qualcomm, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Qualcomm —Cambridge
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Principal Solution Architect
Arm —Cambridge
- £126,200 - £170,800 a year
- Hybrid work
- APIs
- Relocation assistance
Principal Software Engineer - Accelerator Tools-Engineering
Arm —Cambridge
- £97,300 - £131,700 a year
- Hybrid work
- C++
- Machine learning
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
Principal Embedded Software Engineer I
CesiumAstro —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Schematics
- Engineering
Principal Software Security Engineer
Arm —Cambridge
- £126,200 - £170,800 a year
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- IT
- AI
4d
Staff / Principal Software Engineer (Hardware Tools Automation/SRE)
Imagination Technologies —Cambridge
- Python
Senior/Principal Software Engineer
lowRISC CIC —Cambridge
- £68,947 - £106,554 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- English
- C++
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Principal Applied Platform & Systems Engineer, Workforce Development
Arm —Cambridge
- £126,200 - £170,800 a year
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Linux
- AI
Principal Linux/Android Platform Developer
RMG Digital Ltd —Cambridge
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Java
- C++
- APIs
Principal Device Drivers Software Engineer
RMG Digital Ltd —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Software development
- Agile
IT Systems Engineer
Gearset —Cambridge
- £1,500 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer networking
- Communication skills
- Life insurance

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Actemium Automation Peterborough - Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Actemium UK -
Peterborough

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Job details

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
Car scheme

Qualifications

Engineering
Organisational skills
Construction
Communication skills

Full job description

Are you passionate about delivering cutting‑edge industrial control system solutions?
Actemium Automation Peterborough, part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, is looking for a talented Principal Hardware Design Engineer to join our growing team. If you want to make a real impact on UK automation and collaborate with an energised, forward‑thinking group, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Competitive salary
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Health Shield cash plan
7% Group Pension Plan
Annual discretionary bonus
BUPA Medical Insurance
Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme
VINCI Share Scheme
Death in service cover
Access to global VINCI Energies career development opportunities

About the Role

As a Principal Hardware Design Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver high‑quality industrial control panels and systems across a variety of projects—primarily in the food and beverage sector. Your work will directly support major UK and international clients.

Key Responsibilities

Design industrial control panels, MCCs, and automation hardware to meet specifications and safety standards (IEC, UL, BS EN)
Produce schematics, block diagrams, general arrangements, and wiring schedules
Create detailed documentation including equipment lists, cable schedules, and BOMs
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technicians throughout delivery
Support procurement and resolve technical queries during assembly, installation, and commissioning
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and improvement initiatives
Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues

Skills & Experience

Proven experience designing industrial control panels, MCCs, or automation hardware
Strong CAD and electrical schematic design skills
Knowledge of industry standards (BS EN 61439, IEC 60204, UL508A)
Understanding of PLCs, relays, safety devices, VSDs, HMIs, etc.
Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Food & beverage sector experience is a plus

Why Join Actemium Automation Peterborough & VINCI Energies?

Competitive salary, bonus, and strong pension contributions
Health Shield and optional BUPA medical cover
Electric vehicle scheme and VINCI Share Scheme (post qualifying period)
Inclusive, supportive working environment
Outstanding training and global career progression
Opportunities to work on high‑profile automation and infrastructure projects

About Us

Eltek Systems Ltd, part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, is a leading provider of industrial process and automation solutions, specialising in the food and beverage industry. As part of the Actemium Automation network, we combine the strength of a global organisation with the agility of a local business. VINCI Energies employs over 220,000 people across 120 countries, delivering world‑class engineering and construction expertise.

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