Electronics Engineer

Surface Measurement Systems Ltd
London
1 month ago
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Surface Measurement Systems is a leader in innovative research, pioneering new instruments and techniques in a highly specialized area of scientific research. We partner with prominent companies and academic institutions to provide groundbreaking technology and unique solutions that tackle some of the most significant challenges facing the world today, from sustainable energy and illness to climate change and space exploration.

Our customers are in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, petrochemicals, and materials science. Our products are used in a variety of applications, such as drug development, food quality control, and materials testing.

Role Objective:

As an Electronics Engineer your role involves the design, development, and testing of electronic and electrical systems and firmware across new and existing SMS products.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electronic circuits and systems, including analogue, digital and mixed signal circuits.
  • Conduct circuit simulations and analysis using software tools to ensure proper functionality and performance prior to manufacture.
  • Create PCB layouts and design multilayer boards using software tools.
  • Create wiring diagrams and layout for instrument electronics and create BOMs.
  • Experience with STM32-based microcontrollers, embedded C/C++ using IAR IDE, Python.
  • Use of ADC and DAC components in low-noise, high-precision applications.
  • Interfacing analogue circuits with microprocessors, bus-controlled devices, I2C, SPI, USB, Bluetooth, TCP/IP.
  • Assemble electronic prototypes, perform functional testing, and verify performance against design specifications. Troubleshoot issues and suggest design improvements as necessary.

Must Have

  • Good appreciation of transducers and sensors applications in instrumentation.
  • Hands on fault finding and diagnostics skills.
  • Develop test plans and procedures for electronic systems. Perform various tests, including electrical, functional, environmental, and reliability tests, to ensure compliance with specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Create technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, test reports, and production guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate records of design changes, test results, and project progress. Familiar with PLM/PDM.
  • Quality assurance and compliance: Ensure that electronic systems and components meet quality standards, safety regulations, and relevant certifications.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate measures to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
  • 1 to 5 years of experience in electronics design and development.

What's great in the job?

  • Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture.
  • Expand your knowledge of various business industries.
  • Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company.
  • Each employee has a chance to see the impact of their work.
  • You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.

Attractive salary and performance-based incentives.

Opportunities to develop professionally within a leading scientific organization globally.

Work with a global team in an innovative and collaborative setting.

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