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Senior/Principal Electronics Engineer

NKT Photonics
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6 months ago
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NKT Photonics is a dynamic, international high-tech company and a leader in the development, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance lasers and photonic crystal fibers. We employ some of the best and most creative people in our industry and together we have established one of the fastest growing and most innovative photonics companies in the world.

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.We embrace a culture in which a healthy work-life balance is encouraged; and we promote a positive, supportive working environment. To support our growth plans, we are investing in our facilities and growing our talented teams. We provide a great place to work with good people and exciting, industry leading products.About the roleThis is a hands-on role focused on designing effective electronic solutions as part of a cross disciplinary team, delivering industry leading laser solutions to our customers. This includes all phases of product development from initial concept through to manufacturing, for both new products and updates to existing products to meet new specifications and the needs of new markets.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Design Leadership : Take ownership of the development of the electronics that drive bespoke laser systems, taking systems through the full product lifecycle and ensuring that our innovative solutions meet product and market needs.Collaboration within and across teams:

Work closely with other engineering disciplines to design, test, and refine product solutions, fostering a collaborative team environment.Embrace and support an environment of continuous learning and development, including supporting and mentoring other members of the team.Project and Process Management:

Oversee various aspects of engineering projects, including maintaining accurate controls, procedures, and specifications to ensure project milestones are met on time.Customer-Centric Design:

Incorporate customer requirements throughout the design life cycle, ensuring products meet user needs and expectations.Prototyping and Testing:

Take a hands-on role in designing, building and testing prototype electronics and systems, verify that specifications are met, and ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards is achieved.Documentation and Compliance:

Responsible for the thorough documentation and release of work through PLM/PDM systems, ensuring all designs meet safety and compliance standards.Continuous Improvement:

Seek and implement strategies to improve product design, internal and production processes, and efficiency across the team and business.About youAs a new addition to the electronics team, you will bring a blend of technical expertise in analogue and digital electronics and take ownership of the development of our electronics.What you bring:Relevant engineering degree or industry experience to a similar levelElectronic design experience in a commercial, industrial, military or similar settingSchematic capture and PCB layout preferably in Altium or equivalent, or be willing to learnHigh level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliabilityGood communication and collaboration skills, across other engineering disciplines and at all levels of the organisationWe are ideally looking for candidates to have/be willing to learn:Developing electronics to meet military standardsDesigning electronics for or writing code for FPGADesign for EMC complianceHigh power or ultra-fast laser systemsPower electronics/power supply design between 1 and 10 kWProject managementWorking with suppliers and external partnersOwnership of electronics systems over the complete product life cycle, including hands-on experience developing, building and testing designs and productsGenerating design documentation including instructions and test proceduresBringing up boards and using test equipmentAdditional requirementsBusiness English is required. You may also be required to travel up to 10% annually, potentially globally.Benefits of working with us include 25 days' annual leave, pension, life insurance, private medical cover, dental cover, BUPA wellbeing cash plan, a range of other wellness benefits, employee discounts, free car parking, and family friendly policies.If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV as you are only able to upload one document. We look forward to hearing from you!

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