Electrical/Electromechanical Engineer

PICS Therapeutics Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PICS Therapeutics Ltd in the UK is seeking an experienced engineer for the design, prototype manufacture, and testing of miniature brushless DC motors and controllers. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and experience with battery technology.

You will collaborate with technical staff and external partners to develop prototypes suitable for implantation and trials. Strong skills in CAD design and electrical motor simulations are essential.

Email applications to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Prior experience with battery technology is highly desirable.
• Suitable visa for work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimisations of motors.
• Control of off-the-shelf and/or ad-hoc motors.
• Motor fabrications.
• Finite element simulations.
• Manufacturing processes and materials.
• Working as a member of an agile engineering R&D team.
• Medical technology.
• Regulatory approval processes.

Skills

Electrical or electromechanical engineering

Labview

MATLAB

Soldering

CAD design (preferably Solidworks)

Electrical motor simulations (preferably Ansys Maxwell)

Understanding of electrical motor testing and evaluation

Understanding of electrical motor control

Writing of archival journal papers and presentation in conferences

Education

PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Design, prototype manufacture and testing of miniature brushless DC motors and controllers with analytic and experimental techniques.

Prior experience with battery technology is highly desirable.

Assisting with building test rigs to test motors (and the pumps they drive) under various simulated conditions.

Lead to prototypes suitable for implantation and trials in animals and humans.

Reports to the CTO and CEO, liaises with fellow technical staff and external collaborators.

Qualifications

PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Suitable visa for work in the UK

Skills

• Electrical or electromechanical engineerin
• Labview
• MATLAB
• Soldering
• CAD design (preferably Solidworks)
• Electrical motor simulations (preferable Ansys Maxwell)
• Understanding of electrical motor testing and evaluation
• Understanding of electrical motor control
• Writing of archival journal papers and presentation in conferences (in that order)

Job Role

• Design and optimisations of motors
• Control of off-the shelf and/or ad-hoc motors
• Motor fabrications
• Finite elements simulations
• BLDC motors
• Manufacturing processes and materials
• Working as a member of an angile engineering R&D team
• Medical technology
• Regulatory approval processes

Interested persons should submit one .pdf file including three elements:

• a cover letter describing their motivation to work in this field and the previous experiences that qualify them for the position;
• a detailed CV; and
• a list of five professional references with their full contact details and a description of their professional relation with the applicant. References will not be contacted without the prior approval of the applicant.

Applications should be sent by email to [e-mail].