Job Description
Systems Development Engineer – Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client, a leading Technology Engineering Specialist based in Cambridge, who are looking for a Systems Development Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Systems Development Engineer will have experience of algorithms, SMA systems and Technology development.
Salary: £Excellent
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge
Job Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Work within the team of mechanical, control, electronics, firmware engineers and physicists at the company to build on the proprietary SMA actuator system and control algorithms that the company has developed to meet the needs of the market.
- Interface with the company’s partners and customers to understand their requirements and to deliver the assistance that they need to use our product, including assisting in technology transfer to high volume mass production.
- Develop and improve methods and procedures to enhance and assess the performance of the SMA system (interaction of mechanics, control and electronics).
- Develop, maintain, document and improve product specifications, qualification standards and test methods.
About You:
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Engineering/Physical Science
- Previous experience in developing technology or technology transfer
- Strong skills in experimental design and analysis
- Software skills, in C#, MATLAB, Python or other programming/scripting languages
Desirable Skills and Experience
- >1 years’ experience in industry, ideally working in commercialisation of a product
- Experience or understanding of control theory and systems (sensors, actuators, controllers)
- Experience of manufacturing environments and quality control
- A working understanding of mechanical systems and experience in testing them
- A working understanding of electronics hardware
- An appreciation of mechanical design
- A working understanding of microprocessors
Personal Skills
- Able to demonstrate you are a strong team player, and can effectively interact and work with other technical teams. Strong analytical skills and a passion for technology are also expected.
- Self-motivated, able to prioritise activities and allocation of resource and have excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with the ability to assimilate information and requests from multiple sources is essential.
Job Application:
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