Job Summary:
Ionix is currently looking for an ultrasonic sensor product Development Engineer who will be a key contributor to the design and production team, responsible for development and implementation of new extreme environment piezoelectric transducers, sensors and systems. You will work closely with Materials, Acoustic and Electro-mechanical Engineers to drive the development of client demands into prototypes that will see service in Aerospace, Automotive, Nuclear, Manufacturing, Plant, Process Control and Oil & Gas sectors.
Able to demonstrate relevant experience in research/design, assembly, testing, production or manufacturing, you should have an ability to work to deadlines with a flexible approach to the varied tasks required of the role.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and contribute to projects to develop Ionix sensor & system products for customers across market sectors.
- Design and produce technical drawings of mechanical components and assemblies of devices using 2D and 3D design tools.
- Assembly, testing and characterisation of sensor assemblies, by a range of acoustic, electrical and mechanical means.
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues and ensure product or project requirements are met.
- Contribute to the design and prototyping of novel sensors to specification, including producing risk register, timelines, and bill-of-materials.
- To provide technical advice and support the business development process, working with sales and technical colleagues to achieve the collective commercial goals of the business.
- Present progress and feedback from development activities to technical and commercial colleagues to support product development.
The Candidate
Essential skills and personal attributes:
- A degree in Science or Engineering plus 2 years’ industrial experience or HNC/HND plus 2 years’ experience, or at least 3 years’ experience in research, design, product development or manufacturing.
- Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of modern Computer Aided Design, ideally Solidworks and how to use the systems effectively and efficiently to design products.
- A hands-on and analytical approach to development, capable of creating high quality documentation and reports.
- An understanding of modern machining, fabrication, and assembly processes of mechanical and electro-mechanical products.
- Capable of reading, understanding, and creating technical drawings of components with accurate and thorough machining tolerances, limits, and fits.
- Understand the principles of engineering compliance and risk management.
- Confident command of written and spoken English for report writing and technical presentations.
- Experience of working under a quality management system, including documentation control, change and configuration management.
- Potential to contribute to new device ideas through proven analytical thinking.
- Hands-on approach to prototyping, testing and characterisation.
- Good communication skills to articulate aspects of development ideas and concepts to other engineering disciplines.
- Entrepreneurial, innovative and resourceful – able to generate new ideas, with a can-do attitude
- Able to work independently to meet deadlines within a small team, working in a dynamic SME environment.
- Comfortable helping with any tasks and learning new skills in other engineering areas
Desirable skills and attributes (but not essential)
- Experience in non-destructive testing (NDT/NDE), particularly ultrasonic testing would be beneficial.
- Experience in the design, modelling and construction of ultrasonic, phased array, or piezoelectric sensors.
- Project management skills and experience of successful project delivery.
- Experience of FEA analysis or simulation tools, particularly ultrasonics, ie., OnScale, COMSOL etc
- Experience of electronics, embedded software and/or digital signal processing.
- Experience working within an ISO 9001 accredited environment.
- Experience with prototype manufacturing, including 3D printing, manual drilling & milling, and soldering.
- Experience in, or an understanding of basic electronic design and assembly.
- Experience in design of components for use in explosive environments (ATEX).
- Experience of working within an APQP framework.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of Ultrasonics ?
Education:
Experience:
- Ultrasonic Sensor Design: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
