Electronic Design Engineer Initial 3 month contract + extensions Leuven, Belgium SRL/TRL-uplift (System/Technology Readiness Level) of applications from our client's different research groups in the domain of life sciences, imaging, smart sensor systems, flexible electronics, etc. Development of Electronic System prototypes and demonstrators for ASICs or research applications. The assignment In the department BESOLUTIONS, the SYSELECTRON team supports various research groups for our client in the development of Electronic System prototypes and demonstrators for ASIC or research applications. Working in close cooperation with other Solutions teams the SRL/TRL-uplift (System/Technology Readiness Level) is obtained of applications from our client's different research groups in the domain of life sciences, imaging, smart sensor systems, flexible electronics, etc. Your broad electronics knowledge allows you to: Select electronic system parts for rapid prototyping and build feasibility setups using internal and COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) building blocks Create implementation specifications, design and verification documentation. Design electronic circuits & boards based on implementation requirements and architecture for LVP (Low Volume Production) applications according to internal guidelines and release procedures. Verification of electronic boards and systems using various types of lab equipment You take ownership throughout the whole design process together with different teams of multidiscipline engineers and supply chain management. You report to all project stakeholders in close cooperation with project management. You are result driven and want to get the job done. Your tasks also include market screening of COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) building blocks, specifications documentation, critical components selection and evaluation, availability screening, electrical parameter calculations, circuit simulation, principal schematic design and review, board technology and layout specifications and review, bring-up and validation's measurement plan (including lab setup definition), system verification, validation, and test plan documentation. You work intensely together with other team members and across teams to realize the designs. Next to that, you have frequent contacts with supply chain and suppliers. Required knowledge and skills You have a master's degree in electronics engineering or similar through experience. You have a strong background in electronics design, Altium Designer environment and verification using simulation tools and various lab equipment like DMM, Power Supplies, Bench Oscilloscopes, Signal Analyzers and generators. You have in-depth knowledge in one or more fields of expertise: Analog Front End design with focus on linearity, stability, high dynamics, and low noise with integrated multichannel ADC/DAC with highspeed serial or parallel interfaces. Digital hardware designs with focus on FPGA SoC, FMC mezzanines, PXI, Ethernet, USB, PCIe, SerDes. Interfaces using Gigabit links and high-speed data busses: Transmission line design & debug, Signal integrity and Jitter Noise analysis. Power Design and Integrity for on-board POL designs or HV drivers/bridges (low power and noise critical implementations). Board Technology specifications for Rigid or Flex Designs, ASIC packaging and wire bonding for Chip-on-Board or Interposer designs. Basic knowledge of firmware or software development principles is a plus. You work professionally, structured, striving for the objectives to achieve and deliver high quality. You are result driven and want to get the job done. You enjoy working in a multicultural team. You have excellent communication skills that allow you to report efficiently to project management, to cooperate and participate in the team. You speak/read/write fluently English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus. You have a minimum of 10-15 years of industrial experience in a similar function.
30/03/2023
Project-based
Electronic Design Engineer Initial 3 month contract + extensions Leuven, Belgium SRL/TRL-uplift (System/Technology Readiness Level) of applications from our client's different research groups in the domain of life sciences, imaging, smart sensor systems, flexible electronics, etc. Development of Electronic System prototypes and demonstrators for ASICs or research applications. The assignment In the department BESOLUTIONS, the SYSELECTRON team supports various research groups for our client in the development of Electronic System prototypes and demonstrators for ASIC or research applications. Working in close cooperation with other Solutions teams the SRL/TRL-uplift (System/Technology Readiness Level) is obtained of applications from our client's different research groups in the domain of life sciences, imaging, smart sensor systems, flexible electronics, etc. Your broad electronics knowledge allows you to: Select electronic system parts for rapid prototyping and build feasibility setups using internal and COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) building blocks Create implementation specifications, design and verification documentation. Design electronic circuits & boards based on implementation requirements and architecture for LVP (Low Volume Production) applications according to internal guidelines and release procedures. Verification of electronic boards and systems using various types of lab equipment You take ownership throughout the whole design process together with different teams of multidiscipline engineers and supply chain management. You report to all project stakeholders in close cooperation with project management. You are result driven and want to get the job done. Your tasks also include market screening of COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) building blocks, specifications documentation, critical components selection and evaluation, availability screening, electrical parameter calculations, circuit simulation, principal schematic design and review, board technology and layout specifications and review, bring-up and validation's measurement plan (including lab setup definition), system verification, validation, and test plan documentation. You work intensely together with other team members and across teams to realize the designs. Next to that, you have frequent contacts with supply chain and suppliers. Required knowledge and skills You have a master's degree in electronics engineering or similar through experience. You have a strong background in electronics design, Altium Designer environment and verification using simulation tools and various lab equipment like DMM, Power Supplies, Bench Oscilloscopes, Signal Analyzers and generators. You have in-depth knowledge in one or more fields of expertise: Analog Front End design with focus on linearity, stability, high dynamics, and low noise with integrated multichannel ADC/DAC with highspeed serial or parallel interfaces. Digital hardware designs with focus on FPGA SoC, FMC mezzanines, PXI, Ethernet, USB, PCIe, SerDes. Interfaces using Gigabit links and high-speed data busses: Transmission line design & debug, Signal integrity and Jitter Noise analysis. Power Design and Integrity for on-board POL designs or HV drivers/bridges (low power and noise critical implementations). Board Technology specifications for Rigid or Flex Designs, ASIC packaging and wire bonding for Chip-on-Board or Interposer designs. Basic knowledge of firmware or software development principles is a plus. You work professionally, structured, striving for the objectives to achieve and deliver high quality. You are result driven and want to get the job done. You enjoy working in a multicultural team. You have excellent communication skills that allow you to report efficiently to project management, to cooperate and participate in the team. You speak/read/write fluently English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus. You have a minimum of 10-15 years of industrial experience in a similar function.
About the job Would you like to advance your career while contributing to a greener tomorrow? Our client within the automotive industry is looking for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer. Our client is a global leader in research, innovation and development of automotive power and data solutions. He/she has a long history of strategic and stable growth and operations across 45 countries. This family-owned business supplies the world's most beloved automotive brands while focusing on promotion of recycling and efficient use of resources. If you are interested in this unique opportunity to develop your skills in a positive and international working environment where the culture of operational excellence is aligned with the responsibility of a better future, you should not wait any longer! What will your job be about? Develop on board chargers, high voltage DC DC, high voltage power distribution modules, instrument clusters, smart junction boxes, body electronics design, fuel senders, quiescent relay boxes, for both passenger cars and trucks; Design, develop and test the hardware of automotive Embedded systems according to customer requirements and internal procedures and write the corresponding documentation of design and testing activities; Assist quality assurance in verifying requirements, design, implementation and testing; Participate in quotation activities for new business; Support design validation and product validation of the products developed. What will you bring with you? Knowledge about electronics: high voltage electronics, power supplies, digital and analog circuits, EMC/EMI norms; Knowledge and experience with CAD tools for schematic and layout design (eg Mentor Xpedition, OrCAD); Strong experience/knowledge in simulation tools (Spice, Simetrix) and worstcase analysis egMathCAD); Knowledge about automotive interfaces (LIN, CAN); Previous automotive experience in hardware is an advantage; Basic understanding of related design disciplines and experience with Project management would be a plus; English fluent. Benefits Remote working; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays; Pension - 4% employee 6% employer; Private Healthcare with Medicash - on successful completion of probation; Life Assurance - x 3 Salary.
29/03/2023
Full time
About the job Would you like to advance your career while contributing to a greener tomorrow? Our client within the automotive industry is looking for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer. Our client is a global leader in research, innovation and development of automotive power and data solutions. He/she has a long history of strategic and stable growth and operations across 45 countries. This family-owned business supplies the world's most beloved automotive brands while focusing on promotion of recycling and efficient use of resources. If you are interested in this unique opportunity to develop your skills in a positive and international working environment where the culture of operational excellence is aligned with the responsibility of a better future, you should not wait any longer! What will your job be about? Develop on board chargers, high voltage DC DC, high voltage power distribution modules, instrument clusters, smart junction boxes, body electronics design, fuel senders, quiescent relay boxes, for both passenger cars and trucks; Design, develop and test the hardware of automotive Embedded systems according to customer requirements and internal procedures and write the corresponding documentation of design and testing activities; Assist quality assurance in verifying requirements, design, implementation and testing; Participate in quotation activities for new business; Support design validation and product validation of the products developed. What will you bring with you? Knowledge about electronics: high voltage electronics, power supplies, digital and analog circuits, EMC/EMI norms; Knowledge and experience with CAD tools for schematic and layout design (eg Mentor Xpedition, OrCAD); Strong experience/knowledge in simulation tools (Spice, Simetrix) and worstcase analysis egMathCAD); Knowledge about automotive interfaces (LIN, CAN); Previous automotive experience in hardware is an advantage; Basic understanding of related design disciplines and experience with Project management would be a plus; English fluent. Benefits Remote working; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays; Pension - 4% employee 6% employer; Private Healthcare with Medicash - on successful completion of probation; Life Assurance - x 3 Salary.
Job Title: Senior Electronics Development Test Engineer Location: City of London - 4x days onsite & 1x day remote Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Development test engineer to take ownership of the board and module sub-assembly characterisation and production test activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and operations teams to deliver fully realised production test solutions ready to support the scale up of hardware procurement while developing knowledge that can be applied to future product releases. The role will require a self-motivated engineer who has a strong background in the testing of digital, analogue and RF PCB sub-assemblies while managing other key stakeholders when working to support deliverables as a wider team. They should be a good communicator, motivated by teamwork and happy to support hands on testing as well as deliver concise technical documentation. Technical Responsibilities: Take time to understand the current characterisation and production test specifications for Digital, Analogue and RF PCB assemblies and subsequent module sub-assemblies Take ownership of the board characterisation and commissioning tests for recent low volume PCB builds in order to deliver tested boards into the product development teams Assess the suitability of the supporting test hardware, recommend improvements and take ownership of the test hardware development, delivering test jigs for low volume production runs Automate, where possible, board commissioning tests. Assess expected test times for boards and module assemblies and work to optimise assembly and integration test activities Update and release technical production test specifications and test logs to support traceability at product level Interface with the development teams on design issues from the field and recommend improvements to increase the test coverage and thus reduce returns Resolve manufacturing issues in a timely manner, working with contract manufacturers where necessary Organisational Responsibilities: Write and maintain up to date test procedures. Lead training and support for technicians to allow them to perform board commissioning tests Support transition of test activities to contract manufacturing partners Work with PLM systems to support traceability of PCBA production runs Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time and build good working relationships with cross-functional teams and external departments, reporting against targets where required Excellent communication skills. Strongly self-motivated and able to take responsibility of problems and finding effective solutions May require occasional travel to CEM site (Scotland) and Harwell. Expenses will be paid if this is required. Ensure adherence to the company's values. Qualifications & Skills: Essential: Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject area such as Electronics/Electrical Engineering or be able to demonstrate equivalent and relevant experience. At least 5 years' experience in a production development environment with a history of hands-on testing of PCB and electronic sub-assemblies or leading-edge electronic components. Capable of reading and understanding design specifications, test requirements and schematics with a view to subsequently developing tests suitable for capturing board performance metrics Write and maintain Test Procedures from a set of Requirements. Oversee and monitor the production test systems that are already in place. This includes the continuous improvement through investment and managing the maintenance of them. Designing test fixtures (whether PCB's or Cable assemblies) and managing the fixture build with external suppliers. The candidate can also analyse and troubleshoot delivered setups in a timely and accurate manner. Project manage new product implementations from design stage through to production implementation. Support the design team with making products designed for manufacture Experience with a suitable Scripting language such as Python or Matlab to control equipment for test automation and the development of semi-automated functional tests. Demonstratable experience of understanding hardware functions and following schematics. Understand and implement best practice around production test in manufacturing environments. Experience in delivering well defined projects and an understanding of managing tasks and reporting on progress and slippages that can have an impact of other business areas. Experience of working with external resources or contractor arrangements. Strong written and verbal communication skills and capable of producing high quality test reports. Motivated by teamwork and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Practical with good problem-solving capabilities and able to adapt to fast moving environments. Prepared to be flexible in working hours as may occasionally need to work outside office hours. IT proficient with the ability to use bespoke software. A desire and aptitude to learn. Eligible to work in the UK. All the benefits you'd expect from an industry leader: Competitive salary Bonus scheme (up to 30% based on personal and company performance) Contributory pension (company contribution of 6%) Life insurance at 4x salary Private medical insurance for employee and dependants BUPA Dental Cover WeCare - access to 24/7 online GP 25 days holiday (plus recognised public holidays) and holiday purchase scheme Flexible working Hybrid working (4:1) Excellent training - continuing professional development to drive your career Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Reimbursement of Professional Fees and an annual contribution towards personal development courses 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.
28/03/2023
Full time
Job Title: Senior Electronics Development Test Engineer Location: City of London - 4x days onsite & 1x day remote Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Development test engineer to take ownership of the board and module sub-assembly characterisation and production test activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the design and operations teams to deliver fully realised production test solutions ready to support the scale up of hardware procurement while developing knowledge that can be applied to future product releases. The role will require a self-motivated engineer who has a strong background in the testing of digital, analogue and RF PCB sub-assemblies while managing other key stakeholders when working to support deliverables as a wider team. They should be a good communicator, motivated by teamwork and happy to support hands on testing as well as deliver concise technical documentation. Technical Responsibilities: Take time to understand the current characterisation and production test specifications for Digital, Analogue and RF PCB assemblies and subsequent module sub-assemblies Take ownership of the board characterisation and commissioning tests for recent low volume PCB builds in order to deliver tested boards into the product development teams Assess the suitability of the supporting test hardware, recommend improvements and take ownership of the test hardware development, delivering test jigs for low volume production runs Automate, where possible, board commissioning tests. Assess expected test times for boards and module assemblies and work to optimise assembly and integration test activities Update and release technical production test specifications and test logs to support traceability at product level Interface with the development teams on design issues from the field and recommend improvements to increase the test coverage and thus reduce returns Resolve manufacturing issues in a timely manner, working with contract manufacturers where necessary Organisational Responsibilities: Write and maintain up to date test procedures. Lead training and support for technicians to allow them to perform board commissioning tests Support transition of test activities to contract manufacturing partners Work with PLM systems to support traceability of PCBA production runs Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time and build good working relationships with cross-functional teams and external departments, reporting against targets where required Excellent communication skills. Strongly self-motivated and able to take responsibility of problems and finding effective solutions May require occasional travel to CEM site (Scotland) and Harwell. Expenses will be paid if this is required. Ensure adherence to the company's values. Qualifications & Skills: Essential: Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject area such as Electronics/Electrical Engineering or be able to demonstrate equivalent and relevant experience. At least 5 years' experience in a production development environment with a history of hands-on testing of PCB and electronic sub-assemblies or leading-edge electronic components. Capable of reading and understanding design specifications, test requirements and schematics with a view to subsequently developing tests suitable for capturing board performance metrics Write and maintain Test Procedures from a set of Requirements. Oversee and monitor the production test systems that are already in place. This includes the continuous improvement through investment and managing the maintenance of them. Designing test fixtures (whether PCB's or Cable assemblies) and managing the fixture build with external suppliers. The candidate can also analyse and troubleshoot delivered setups in a timely and accurate manner. Project manage new product implementations from design stage through to production implementation. Support the design team with making products designed for manufacture Experience with a suitable Scripting language such as Python or Matlab to control equipment for test automation and the development of semi-automated functional tests. Demonstratable experience of understanding hardware functions and following schematics. Understand and implement best practice around production test in manufacturing environments. Experience in delivering well defined projects and an understanding of managing tasks and reporting on progress and slippages that can have an impact of other business areas. Experience of working with external resources or contractor arrangements. Strong written and verbal communication skills and capable of producing high quality test reports. Motivated by teamwork and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Practical with good problem-solving capabilities and able to adapt to fast moving environments. Prepared to be flexible in working hours as may occasionally need to work outside office hours. IT proficient with the ability to use bespoke software. A desire and aptitude to learn. Eligible to work in the UK. All the benefits you'd expect from an industry leader: Competitive salary Bonus scheme (up to 30% based on personal and company performance) Contributory pension (company contribution of 6%) Life insurance at 4x salary Private medical insurance for employee and dependants BUPA Dental Cover WeCare - access to 24/7 online GP 25 days holiday (plus recognised public holidays) and holiday purchase scheme Flexible working Hybrid working (4:1) Excellent training - continuing professional development to drive your career Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Reimbursement of Professional Fees and an annual contribution towards personal development courses 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.
