Hardware Development Engineer and food traceability

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Technical University of Cartagena is hiring a Hardware Development Engineer for an exciting role in R&D for the European project FUSION. Candidates will be responsible for developing hardware components and sensor prototypes aimed at improving food traceability technology. This full-time position requires an Industrial Engineering degree and a Master's in Electronic and Instrumentation Systems, offering a gross annual salary of around €29,611.82.

Formación

• Industrial Engineer with Master's in Electronic Systems required.
• Specialization in electronics industrial and automatic.
• B2 or higher English language proficiency needed.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop hardware components for the European project FUSION.
• Develop sensor device prototypes.
• Integrate preservation technologies into FUSION storage chambers.

Conocimientos

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Data visualization

Machine learning

Digital skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's Degree in Electronic and Instrumentation Systems

Herramientas

R/Github

3D modeling

IoT technologies

Firmare development for UART, I2C, SPI

Descripción del empleo

35 hours/week, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 2 pm and Monday to Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Organisation/Company: Technical University of Cartagena

Department: Industrial Engineering

Research Field: Engineering » Industrial Engineering

Researcher Profile: Other

Positions: Research Support Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 18 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Starting Date: 7 Jul 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme

Reference Number: código: 2025/00054/001

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CARTAGENA announces a certification for hiring technical support personnel for R&D&I activities, Group I, in research, design, and development of IoT devices (hardware and firmware), and traceability tools for monitoring and tracking the shelf life of food. (C-045/25). More info: https://tablon.upct.es/anuncio/BebrePZjGX

Deadline for applications: 18 July.

Position Title: Hardware Development Engineer and Food Traceability.

Professional Category: GROUP I. Higher Education Qualification (Bachelor's Degree, Engineer, Architect, or equivalent).

Required Qualification: Industrial Engineer and Master's Degree in Electronic and Instrumentation Systems.

Other Requirements: Technical Industrial Engineering, specializing in electronics industrial and automatic.

Weekly Dedication: Full time (35 hours/week).

Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00 and Monday to Thursday from 16:00 to 18:30.

Gross Annual Salary: €29,611.82.

Project Title: Association for Mediterranean Research and Innovation.

Duration: Contract duration linked to research line budget availability.

Intended Employment Start Date: 01/09/2025.

Tasks:

• Design and develop hardware components for the European project FUSION.
• Develop sensor device prototypes.
• Integrate preservation technologies into FUSION storage chambers.
• Develop FUSION traceability and continuous improvement tools.

Workplace: R&D IT Laboratory 2, Old Building.

Assessment Criteria:

• Academic Training (20%)
• Specific Training (20%) in R/Github, 3D modeling, machine learning, digital skills
• Professional Experience (20%) in IoT, environmental monitoring, communication infrastructure, data visualization
• Languages (10%) - B2 or higher
• Other Qualifications (10%) - Programming in C, C++, Python; experience with LoRaWAN, DECT, WiFi, 5G; firmware development for UART, I2C, SPI, MODBUS, RS-232
• Personal Interview (20%)

Additional qualifications include an Industrial Engineer and Master's in Electronic and Instrumentation Systems, with specialization in electronics industrial and automatic.