http://www.4sciencejobs.com/ Latest Jobs Posted Sat, 19 May 2012 04:02:48 +0100 rss20 by http://www.4sciencejobs.com/ admin@4sciencejobs.com http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=685 My clients in Oxon are looking for an Electronics Hardware & Firmware Design Engineer. This role is commutable from Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Brackley, Buckingham, Aylesbury, Thame. Job Purpose: Design and development of new hardware systems together with integration of factored products and systems. Accountabilities: 1. New product design and development. 2. Factored products integration. 3. Create and maintain clear and concise documentation. 4. Work effectively with other engineers to ensure complete systems meet customer needs. 5. Work effectively with project leader and project and contracts manager to support effective project planning and timely delivery. 6. Provide pre-sales support, post-delivery support and product/systems integration to the group within the individual specialist discipline. 7. Maintain awareness of industry sector technology and generate product proposals, cost saving ideas and enhancements. 8. Occasional on-site support, domestic and overseas may be required. Skills & Competencies - Hardware design, schematic capture, PCB layout (Easy PC or similar). - EMC test and debugging experience. - Embedded C experience with AVR, AVR, and PIC microcontrollers. - Experience of communications systems (ZigBEE, Bluetooth, TCP/IP, RS, RS, USB). - Very low power and solar design and development. - Some experience of VHDL would be an advantage. - AutoCAD experience,D assembly drawings. - Windows / Linux programming (C#,C and/or Perl) for test applications. - Proven full design cycle experience. - Strong communications skills, both written and oral, at all levels - Open, cooperative team working style Essential Experience: - Commercial industry engineering experience utilising above skills. - Real-time data systems. - Highways, traffic, telemetry or signals Desirable Experience: - Communications protocols Qualifications: - Degree in electronic, communications or software engineering. - Experience in lieu of qualifications will be considered. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=684 My clients in Cambs are looking for Product Support Specialists - Digital Printing. These roles are commutable from Newmarket, Royston, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Ely, St. Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy. Job activities will include some of: Providing pre- and post-sales technical support to customers including: Web control, workflow, printing ancillaries such as UV curing. Conducting defined tests for new product developments. Defining the pre-sales sample process, best practice and ensuring representative samples are produced for the sales force. Gathering data relating to press performance e.g. colour control, output, technical issues. Escalating product issues into other parts of the business to resolve manufacturing problems. Providing training and guidance on the operation of equipment. Providing early life tracking data for existing and new product releases. Development and maintenance of technical support materials such as training documents, manuals, drawings and briefing notes and helping ensure these tools are employed by the relevant departments. Two of the roles will be primarlily office-based with some travel, however the field support role will involve siginificant travel through Europe and then the USA as the equipment becomes available in new regions. MAIN ACTIVITIES Providing telephone, email & on-site support as appropriate. Utilising the call logging system to record all telephone and emails. Recognising and escalating field issues to the appropriate departments Carrying out internal testing of reported issues where applicable. Providing on site support Worldwide to investigate issues reported and bring to a conclusion. Visits to Channels and Distributors to cover repairs / seminars / investigation. Experience required: Relevant experience (designing, maintaining, servicing or installation) of high resolution digital printing technology or related equipment. Experience preferred: Knowledge of TIJ (thermal inkjet), laser, colour inkjet or other industrial printing / coding technologies. Photoshop design package experience. Esko work flow experienced. X rite colour management trained - experienced with i1and io tools. Capable of profiling media to meet international colour standards. Understanding of the impacts of media, UV and other printing variables in the printing process. Education: City and Guilds Electrical Installations (BS::)th Edition, City and Guilds Level or equivalent or higher engineering qualification preferred. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=683 My clients in Oxfordshire are looking for a Production Quality Engineer - Lean / Six Sigma. This role is commutable from Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Brackley, Buckingham, Aylesbury, Thame. This role is a new permanent vacancy which has arisen due to the expansion of my client's product manufacturing capability within the UK. The successful candidate will work alongside the technical director, project engineering manager, engineering and CEM to ensure the smooth manufacture of a range of products. This position demands an individual with a strong technical ability coupled with a track record in driving quality improvements, advanced manufacturing planning and production engineering excellence. You will work within the engineering team to create and maintain manufacturing packs and process control documents detailing the assembly and test of each product clearly and in detail. This will cover both legacy and new products ensuring a clean auditable process and quality control throughout the CEM both UK and international. On a day-to-day basis you will be proactive in ensuring change is clearly defined & BOM creation and updates are maintained and accepted within the CEM, leading implementation of changes to drive cost reduction while increasing quality levels. Upon completion of production engineering activities you will be responsible for auditing and maintaining all defined processes within each of the contract manufacturers both UK and Malaysia. This will feed supplier process controls to deliver world class quality and enable on-time customer deliveries. This is a key role requiring a range of QA/QC, engineering / manufacturing / DFT & DFM techniques. Smooth migration to a new engineering software package PDXpert will also be a key responsibility. The successful applicant ideally will possess the following key qualities and skills: Strong practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques. Experience of working in a lean and process improvement environment. Ability to analyze but not get lost in the detail, and feed back to the engineering team continuous improvement suggestions. Able to lead and motivate, working closely to support project managers in their timely delivery of development, new product introduction and subsequently throughout manufacture and support phases. Previous experience in engineering and quality assurance best practice deployed in advance of new product manufacture. Good understanding of engineered products, within a machine shop and /or batch & single piece flow manufacturing assembly process environment. Hands on experience of using MRP and visual management systems to drive planning at both part and final assembly. The successful candidate will ideally be degree qualified in a relevant engineering (electronics) Discipline (or experienced to an equivalent level). Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=682 My clients in Hertfordshire are looking for Sales Consultants / Executives & Account Managers. These roles are commutable from Bishops Stortford, Stevenage, Potters Bar, Welwyn, Hoddesdon, Hertford, Harlow, Waltham Abbey. They require experienced Sales Consultants, Account Managers and Sales Executives to manage and expand a growing client portfolio in the fast moving and continuously changing document solutions market. They offer document workflow and managed printing solutions across all business sectors, from SMEs to public sector and corporate and provide great opportunities offering comprehensive product and sales training. The Roles: You will be responsible for generating qualified appointments and building contacts on a regularly updated CRM database working closely with an experienced and comprehensive sales team. You will be in complete control of your earnings, but you will continue to receive ongoing support from the sales management team throughout your career. The Candidate: Articulate, driven and a desire for success with excellent communications skills and the ability to work under pressure in a competitive sales environment. Experienced Solution Sales Professionals and Account Managers with a proven track record of success from a relevant industry; a positive, resilient approach and good work ethics are essential. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=681 My clients based in Essex are looking for a Technical Sales Engineer - Optics / Photonics. This role is commutable from Harlow, Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, Colchester. My client is part of a group of six companies which has been selling to the optoelectronic community for over years. They supply products to leading edge technology industries including aerospace, communication, medical, petrochemical, pollution monitoring, power generation, space, steel, transport, universities and research. You will be researching and contacting new potential customers as well as keeping track of existing opportunities, mostly within the UK and Republic of Ireland. As you will be seeking to promote optoelectronic components sales to technical engineers you will need to establish an engineering rapport and demonstrate sound selling expertise. Optoelectronic components can be defined by a set of technical parameters, or a datasheet, therefore little product demonstration is required. However, knowledge of applications is essential for grasping customers' needs and offering additional products to increase sales. The ideal candidate would be a graduate in physics or an engineering degree, with experience in selling optoelectronic or similar technical products to engineers. You may have instead equivalent industrial experience without formal qualifications. To supplement existing knowledge product training is provided and can include travel abroad to partner suppliers' facilities, as well as attending tradeshows. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=680 My clients in East Yorkshire are looking for Optical Thin Film Coating Process Engineers. These roles are commutable from Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Hull, Goole, Bridlington. My clients are one of the world's largest manufacturers of float and fabricated glass products, supplying the automotive and building products industries. They are recruiting a team of Thin Film Coating Engineers to assist in the set up and running of a brand new thin film coating facility. Successful candidates willbe working within a team of engineers providing technical support to the magnetron sputtering line within a continuous/7 process driven manufacturing environment. Essential requirements: Experience in large area sputtering systems and/or sputtered optical thin film technologies. Degree (or equivalent experience) in Physics, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences or related engineering discipline. Understanding of thin film evaluation and materials testing techniques, such as spectrophotometry, ellipsometry and optical modelling program packages. Previous experience of working in fast paced Research & Development & manufacturing environments. Strong analytical skills, experienced in using effective trouble shooting and problem solving techniques, as well as formulating and implementing corrective actions. Ability to take charge and lead with confidence, control events, clearly present and communicate ideas, concepts and plans across multiple levels. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=679 My clients in Hertfordshire are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer - ProEngineer. This role is commutable from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Biggleswade, Royston, Stevenage, Baldock, Hitchin, Buntingford. My client is a leading provider of microfluidic solutions, with world-class microfabrication and operations capabilities. They provide a bespoke service to clients; from design and fabrication of microfluidic devices to full instrument or system development and manufacturing. Their clients work in a range of fields including chemical and biological analysis, microreactor systems, and point-of-care diagnostics. They also have an expanding range of standard products, which are typically used in scientific research. They seek a highly motivated mechanical engineer with excellent design and technology development skills. You will join a team of mechanical engineers, software engineers, microfabrication specialists and scientists developing novel microfluidic products. The role will involve a significant amount of mechanical design work along with testing of prototype microfluidic devices, fluidic interfaces and instrument systems. You will gain a detailed understanding of the glass microfabrication processes and also an understanding of microfluidic technologies and applications. You will also plan and manage projects and interface with clients and partner companies. The role will involve working on a range of projects including designing products and also developing novel devices and systems for clients. Their clients include large companies, hi-tech start-ups and universities. Requirements A degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (or related experience). Excellent design, practical, experimental and analytical skills. Experience withD CAD systems (ProEngineer / Creo would be an advantage). Hands on experience developing and testing prototype devices or systems. Excellent communication and time management skills. Desirable: Experience of designing, modelling or testing fluidic systems would be an advantage. Staff benefits include days holiday per year (not including bank holidays), pension scheme, healthcare, death in service insurance, income protection insurance and green car scheme. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=678 My clients in Hertfordshire are looking for a Quality Systems Engineer - Low Volume Manufacturing. This role is commutable from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Biggleswade, Royston, Stevenage, Baldock, Hitchin, Buntingford. My client is a leading provider of microfluidic solutions, with world-class microfabrication and operations capabilities. They provide a bespoke service to clients; from design and fabrication of microfluidic devices to full instrument or system development and manufacturing. Their clients work in a range of fields including chemical and biological analysis, microreactor systems, and point-of-care diagnostics. They also have an expanding range of standard products, which are typically used in scientific research. They are looking for a motivated, bright and flexible person to join the Operations Team to develop, maintain and improve the Company's Quality Management System. The role Assist with the implementation of ISO:. Support, maintain, develop & improve the Company's Quality Management System. Support, maintain and develop customer Corrective and Preventative Action, Internal Non-conformance and Supplier Non-conformance procedures. Ensure applicability of quality policies, procedures & objectives. Schedule and perform audit activities, to include pre-audit planning, audit execution, and evaluation and post-audit follow-up & recommendations. Oversee product release by ensuring Manufacturing Data Packs are consistent, accurate and complete. Oversee the Company's Change Order procedures and liaise between Departments to ensure effectiveness and validation of changes. Perform actual changes to engineering drawings on post-release products. Assist with Goods-Inwards Inspection. Perform pre-delivery inspection of outgoing products in order to assure compliance with customer expectations & specifications. Requirements The ideal candidate will have substantial occupational experience with Quality Management Systems at corporate level. Professional auditing experience essential with associated auditing certification. Low volume manufacturing environment experience advantageous. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent specialised experience. Proficiency withD CAD, preferably ProE /CREO. Experience in materials, resource & planning software, preferably Insight. Desirable Experience in ISO advantageous, but not essential. Experience in PTC Windchill software or other product lifecycle & document management systems. Staff benefits include days holiday per year (not including bank holidays), pension scheme, healthcare, death in service insurance, income protection insurance and green car scheme. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=677 My clients in East Yorkshire are looking for Shift Managers & Supervisors - Glass Industry. These roles are commutable from Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Hull, Goole, Bridlington. My clients are one of the world's largest manufacturers of float and fabricated glass products, supplying the automotive and building products industries. The roles: They are looking for Shift Managers who can lead from the front and develop their team. These roles are regarded as the bedrock of the Company and successful candidates will be given full responsibility for their own business unit and will have full autonomy within their area. Shift Supervisors will report to a Shift Manager, lead a small team of people and be responsible for their ongoing development. You will be given the freedom to manage your people and allow them to really grow. They work in a straightforward no-nonsense way that will give you the responsibility and freedom to make things happen quickly, making these challenging roles with real potential to grow within a rapidly expanding organisation. The ideal candidates for these positions will be in possession of a relevant technical qualification with a good level of experience leading a team. Some Management development would also be an advantage. You will be capable of managing a high volume production process and driving forward a Company culture that has health and safety at its core. You must be results driven, always aiming to deliver what you set out to achieve but not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them. People management skills are critical in these roles combined with the enthusiasm and initiative to achieve results. The rewards: They reward the person not the position so they always offer a competitive salary package including a shift allowance. Within the business there are no limits to how much you can develop your technical and people-management skills. Only a growing company of their size can offer genuine opportunities for progression and promotion. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.4sciencejobs.com/view.php?job_id=676 My clients in Hants/Surrey/Berks are looking for Fibre Optic Sensor Development Engineers. These roles are commutable from Basingstoke, Hook, Yateley, Camberley, Fleet, Farnborough, Aldershot, Farnham. Job description The persons holding these positions will work within the engineering team to assist with design and testing of fibre optic sensing instruments, laboratory test facilities and data collection and analysis. Technical competency and the ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems are critical skills in this position. Applicants must be able to resolve technical problems while working within an interdisciplinary team. The key responsibilities will be: Working as part of the optoelectronics engineering team on design and development of advanced fibre optic sensor systems. Design and execution of measurements of sensor system performance and evaluation of results. Hardware integration, adjustment and testing. Specific duties include: Design and layout both high speed analogue and digital electronic circuits, in collaboration with external consultants, if required. Breadboarding, test and debugging of circuits in the laboratory. CPLD and microcontroller programming and debugging. Prototype testing and liaison with production team to ensure timely handover to production. Quality control including writing of bill of materials, build and test instructions. Assist in project planning by providing specifications and time estimates for tasks. Matlab and Labview programming for real time sensor system testing and data analysis. Provide support to production, testing and repair work when required. The ideal candidate will have: Experience with a range of optoelectronic components including semiconductor lasers, PIN photodiodes, optical amplifiers and high speed modulators. Both analogue and digital design skills including voltage regulators (linear and switching), high speed laser pulse circuits, temperature controllers, optical receivers, familiarity with Altera FPGA and Microchip PIC usage. Familiarity with common electronic communication protocols and device interfaces including RS, SPI and I2C. Familiarity with PCB design software for schematic capture and layout, preferably Orcad. Ability to quickly pick up new concepts and technologies. Ability to present results to the rest of the development team and management. Travel to other locations internationally may be needed for short periods. Person specification Qualifications: Ideally a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: Some experience beyond graduate level in optical fibre sensing or other optoelectronics development. Advantageous skills & experience include familiarity with common fibre-optic handling techniques and test equipment, and the ability to develop computer modelling methods for fibre optic systems. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100