Careers

As part of our drive to expand our world-leading range of spectrometer products, we are currently looking for additional Software Engineers to join our team.

Our software forms a key part of the instrumentation products we sell, allowing both expert and new users to gain maximum productivity in their measurements. It also covers a broad range of essential functionality, encompassing data acquisition, hardware control and configuration, graphical visualization, and data management, processing and numerical analysis.

As well as developing new software for new products, we also strive to continuously improve our existing software packages in order to keep a competitive advantage and maintain our reputation of making powerful instruments very simple to use.

Ideally you will be a self-starter who:

• has several years of experience in commercial or industrial software product development for the Microsoft Windows platform using at least one of these languages: C#, Delphi or C++
• is capable in all areas of software development – from gathering requirements and writing specs, to testing/debugging and producing documentation
• is degree qualified in software engineering or a related engineering or science discipline with relevant software development experience
• is fluent in technical English and has great communication skills
• has a valid UK work permit and/or EU residency qualification
• lives within reasonable commuting distance of Livingston or is willing to relocate

We welcome any additional skills and experience in any of the following areas:

• Instrumentation – Scientific/Medical, including hardware interfacing, data acquisition, USB devices, sensors, motor control, etc.
• UI design
• Data visualization: Charting, 3D graphics, etc.
• Mathematical programming: Algorithms, statistics, etc.

As well as a competitive salary, Edinburgh Instruments offers many employee benefits including: flexible working hours (including an early finish on Fridays), private medical insurance, a performance related bonus scheme, and subsidized local gym membership.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing company that can offer financial rewards as well as excellent prospects for career development.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Marketing Assistant to join our Marketing Department at our Livingston base in the UK.

This is the ideal opportunity for someone either starting out or looking to take the next step in their career in Marketing / PR. Although previous marketing experience is preferred, we will also consider recent graduates with marketing qualifications.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, main duties will include:

• Assist with the preparation of mail shots, email campaigns
• Assistance with the design of marketing material and technical papers
• Event and exhibition booking co-ordination and preparation
• Development and implementation of social media strategy
• Assist with content creation for website
• Work with sales teams to help generate leads for business growth

Person Specification:

• Personable manner, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Attention to detail and the ability to use own initiative whilst prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
• Organised and efficient
• A flair for design

Desired Skills/Qualification and Experience:

• Excellent writing skills
• Practical experience using Microsoft office packages
• Some knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
• IT literate with the ability to quickly master software
• Experience in using social media channels

This a great opportunity to join an established global business. In return we offer excellent financial rewards and career development prospects. The Company has a 37.5 hour flexible working week and a comprehensive benefits package.