Optical Biosensor Development Engineer

Analog Devices; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices in the United Kingdom is seeking an Optical Biosensor Development Engineer to advance optical biosensor technology for integration into ADI biosensor products. You will develop optical sensor chemistries, design and build measurement setups, and drive prototyping through to manufacturing while collaborating with engineers and external partners.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with optical biosensors, signal chains, and multi-physics modelling, as well as excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Biomedical, Physics, or related engineering with industrial experience.
• Experience with optical biosensors and diagnostic/product development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of optical biomedical sensor chemistries and measurement parameters.
• Build setups to characterise optical biosensors including mechanical and optical developments.
• Develop optical setups and signal chains for sensor characterisation.
• Lead prototyping activities and translation to manufacturing for optical sensors.
• Collaborate with system architects, sensor designers, and manufacturing teams.
• Engage with research partners and vendors to deliver rapid prototypes.

Skills

Optical biosensors

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials/Biomedical/Physics or related engineering with industrial experience

Tools

Test rigs & instrumentation

Multiphysics modelling

Fluid handling systems

Job description

Optical Biosensor Development Engineer

The Digital Healthcare (DHC) business unit seeks a highly motivated Optical Biosensor Development Engineer to advance the development of novel biosensor systems. These biosensor systems leverage electrochemical and optical sensors, microfluidic components, measurement electronics, algorithms, and control software to perform highly accurate and reliable biomarker measurements for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for progressing the development of optical biosensor technology, with the goal of integrating it into ADI biosensor products.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of optical biomedical sensor chemistries and measurement parameters.
• Build setups to enable characterisation of optical biosensors, requiring mechanical as well as optical developments.
• Develop optical setups and signal chains for use in the characterisation.
• Develop a deep understanding of optical biomedical sensor physics and measurement parameters.
• Engage with research partners, academic institutions and vendor ecosystem to deliver rapid prototypes.
• Lead the prototyping activities and translation to manufacturing for the optical sensors.
• Collaborate with system architects, sensor designers, characterisation, test and reliability engineers, manufacturing organisations and application development teams.
• Engage in ideation of new products, projects and designs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/masters/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Biomedical, Physics, or related engineering disciplines, or a related field with industrial experience.

Experience (strongly advantageous but not all required)

• Experience with optical biosensors.
• Experience developing or working with test rigs or instrumentation for fluidic systems.
• Experience with multiphysics modelling to support design and developments.
• Experience developing diagnostic or life science products with fluid handling.
• Domain knowledge and expertise in optical biosensors and human physiology.
• History of increasing technical responsibilities.
• Excellence in oral, written, presentation, collaboration, and inter-personal skills.
• High levels of motivation and creativity, with an outgoing, positive attitude.
• An inquisitive nature and willingness to tackle multiple disciplinary challenges.

Soft Skills

• Effective communication skills with stakeholders across various levels.
• Proven collaboration skills in cross functional settings.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days