Overview The role of Application Engineer is to develop engineering solutions using company products or board sets to meet customer needs. The role involves all aspects of engineering projects including assessing customer requirements, developing customer hardware and software solutions, supporting customers, and writing technical documentation. The role requires in-depth understanding of the functionality and use of the company's products and board sets and how to adapt them for new applications. It requires international travel. Duties and responsibilities Investigate requests for the development of solutions to meet customer applications, originating from customers or internally from Product Management. Undertake investigative / feasibility work to develop solutions. Plan and cost projects; provide information to Sales for quotation. Develop application solutions through developing new hardware and software, configuring products, and integrating 3rd party products. Test and maintain hardware and software, including release process, version control, and bug management. Write and maintain documentation for designs to describe functionality, use and reasons for design decisions. Perform acceptance testing of application solutions to verify correct operation, prior to release to the market. Resolve any issues found before providing to customers. Manage projects and work as a team member on projects; plan, track and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives. Work collaboratively with people inside and outside the company, and coordinate other departments involved (such as R&D) to successfully achieve outcomes and results. Use company procedures, processes, and consistent styles. Write, issue and update hardware and software documentation; adhere to coding standards when developing software. Maintain traceability, update documentation, use version control for all document changes. Provide expert help for the Support team to help address customer problems with the use of solutions developed by Application Engineering. Capture and communicate ideas and technical information on solutions, their performance and application, verbally and in written technical documentation, and provide internally (Marketing, Sales) and externally to customers and Representatives. Write technical articles and application notes for customers and for publication. Support promotion of company application engineering capability at industry exhibitions. Manage customer relationship for application engineering projects: Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the customer to understand their needs and communicate that within the company. Experience: Embedded Firmware Development : Can develop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ covering the full design life cycle; Has working experience with firmware release process, version control, and bug management. Hardware Development: Working experience with schematic capture, building and debugging circuits; Can use standard electronics principles to prove robustness of designs. Electronics Knowledge: Good design knowledge of digital and analogue electronics, and software design using C/C++. Project Management: Able to demonstrate successful outcomes on working on a project either autonomously or as part of a larger team; Experience working within an agile, continuous delivery environment. Procedures and Processes : Appreciates the benefits of working to defined processes; Prior contact using systems for software version control, issue tracking, planning would be a benefit, with an emphasis on using these tools to collaborate in a smooth fashion. Tools and Technologies: Able to specify, install, use and maintain tools and technologies (e.g. development environments) needed for software development. Education: Minimum of a 2:1 degree in a relevant field (for example, but not limited to, mechatronics, electronics, AI, robotics). This would ideally suit someone looking to move into their second job, but graduates would be considered. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
04/05/2024
Full time
Overview The role of Application Engineer is to develop engineering solutions using company products or board sets to meet customer needs. The role involves all aspects of engineering projects including assessing customer requirements, developing customer hardware and software solutions, supporting customers, and writing technical documentation. The role requires in-depth understanding of the functionality and use of the company's products and board sets and how to adapt them for new applications. It requires international travel. Duties and responsibilities Investigate requests for the development of solutions to meet customer applications, originating from customers or internally from Product Management. Undertake investigative / feasibility work to develop solutions. Plan and cost projects; provide information to Sales for quotation. Develop application solutions through developing new hardware and software, configuring products, and integrating 3rd party products. Test and maintain hardware and software, including release process, version control, and bug management. Write and maintain documentation for designs to describe functionality, use and reasons for design decisions. Perform acceptance testing of application solutions to verify correct operation, prior to release to the market. Resolve any issues found before providing to customers. Manage projects and work as a team member on projects; plan, track and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives. Work collaboratively with people inside and outside the company, and coordinate other departments involved (such as R&D) to successfully achieve outcomes and results. Use company procedures, processes, and consistent styles. Write, issue and update hardware and software documentation; adhere to coding standards when developing software. Maintain traceability, update documentation, use version control for all document changes. Provide expert help for the Support team to help address customer problems with the use of solutions developed by Application Engineering. Capture and communicate ideas and technical information on solutions, their performance and application, verbally and in written technical documentation, and provide internally (Marketing, Sales) and externally to customers and Representatives. Write technical articles and application notes for customers and for publication. Support promotion of company application engineering capability at industry exhibitions. Manage customer relationship for application engineering projects: Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the customer to understand their needs and communicate that within the company. Experience: Embedded Firmware Development : Can develop real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ covering the full design life cycle; Has working experience with firmware release process, version control, and bug management. Hardware Development: Working experience with schematic capture, building and debugging circuits; Can use standard electronics principles to prove robustness of designs. Electronics Knowledge: Good design knowledge of digital and analogue electronics, and software design using C/C++. Project Management: Able to demonstrate successful outcomes on working on a project either autonomously or as part of a larger team; Experience working within an agile, continuous delivery environment. Procedures and Processes : Appreciates the benefits of working to defined processes; Prior contact using systems for software version control, issue tracking, planning would be a benefit, with an emphasis on using these tools to collaborate in a smooth fashion. Tools and Technologies: Able to specify, install, use and maintain tools and technologies (e.g. development environments) needed for software development. Education: Minimum of a 2:1 degree in a relevant field (for example, but not limited to, mechatronics, electronics, AI, robotics). This would ideally suit someone looking to move into their second job, but graduates would be considered. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Job Title: C++ Developer (Computer Vision) - Media Entertainment Location: Worcestershire, UK Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum Company Overview: Join a dynamic team at the forefront of media entertainment innovation. We are a leading company in Worcestershire, leveraging cutting-edge computer vision technology to redefine the entertainment experience. Our team is passionate about pushing boundaries, delivering immersive experiences, and shaping the future of media entertainment. Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic C++ Developer with a key responsibilities specialisation in computer vision to join our team. As a C++ Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing computer vision software solutions that enhance our media entertainment products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life and ensure the seamless integration of computer vision technologies into their products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications and libraries for computer vision-based features within media entertainment products. Implement computer vision algorithms and techniques to analyse, interpret, and enhance visual content. Optimise performance and memory usage of computer vision software to ensure efficient Real Time processing. Collaborate with software engineers, designers, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and adhere to coding standards to ensure high-quality software delivery. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in computer vision technology and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our products. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience developing software applications in C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Solid understanding of computer vision fundamentals, including image processing, feature extraction, object detection, and tracking. Experience with computer vision libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Proficiency in software development tools such as Git, CMake, and continuous integration systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Passion for media entertainment and a desire to innovate and push the boundaries of technology within the industry. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing Real Time computer vision applications for media entertainment or related industries. Knowledge of graphics programming and GPU computing technologies. Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Experience working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Spa Membership Tax free bonus Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Career growth and development opportunities. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance culture. Access to training and resources to enhance skills and knowledge. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
03/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: C++ Developer (Computer Vision) - Media Entertainment Location: Worcestershire, UK Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum Company Overview: Join a dynamic team at the forefront of media entertainment innovation. We are a leading company in Worcestershire, leveraging cutting-edge computer vision technology to redefine the entertainment experience. Our team is passionate about pushing boundaries, delivering immersive experiences, and shaping the future of media entertainment. Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic C++ Developer with a key responsibilities specialisation in computer vision to join our team. As a C++ Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing computer vision software solutions that enhance our media entertainment products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life and ensure the seamless integration of computer vision technologies into their products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications and libraries for computer vision-based features within media entertainment products. Implement computer vision algorithms and techniques to analyse, interpret, and enhance visual content. Optimise performance and memory usage of computer vision software to ensure efficient Real Time processing. Collaborate with software engineers, designers, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and adhere to coding standards to ensure high-quality software delivery. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in computer vision technology and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our products. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience developing software applications in C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Solid understanding of computer vision fundamentals, including image processing, feature extraction, object detection, and tracking. Experience with computer vision libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Proficiency in software development tools such as Git, CMake, and continuous integration systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Passion for media entertainment and a desire to innovate and push the boundaries of technology within the industry. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing Real Time computer vision applications for media entertainment or related industries. Knowledge of graphics programming and GPU computing technologies. Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Experience working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Spa Membership Tax free bonus Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Career growth and development opportunities. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance culture. Access to training and resources to enhance skills and knowledge. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Role: Head of engineering/product lead Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 approximately really depends on skills and experience Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week My client is looking for a head of engineering product lead. Will be responsible for taking small physical products to market in the electronics and mechanical sector in a harsh environment. You will need to deal with the manufactures and understand how the physical product is manufactured and understand the quality standards. If you have gone to field with a product this will be a huge advantage as you may need to re-engineer a product and complete root cause analysis and DFMA. Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. Its purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have several propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we have an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacturing units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
03/05/2024
Full time
Role: Head of engineering/product lead Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 approximately really depends on skills and experience Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week My client is looking for a head of engineering product lead. Will be responsible for taking small physical products to market in the electronics and mechanical sector in a harsh environment. You will need to deal with the manufactures and understand how the physical product is manufactured and understand the quality standards. If you have gone to field with a product this will be a huge advantage as you may need to re-engineer a product and complete root cause analysis and DFMA. Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. Its purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have several propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we have an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacturing units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.