Principal Test Engineer - Sensors

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech developer in Cambridge is seeking a hands-on engineer to lead electromechanical testing for sensor technologies. You’ll design test plans, analyze data, and mentor team members in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a solid STEM degree, expertise in MEMS technologies, and experience with MATLAB, Python, and LabVIEW. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Expertise in MEMS or related technologies.
• Understanding of testing and characterising electronics.
• Strength in meticulous testing and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of test plans.
• Carry out data analysis and determine root causes.
• Mentor team members in New Product Introduction activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product manufacturability.

Skills

Electromechanical testing techniques

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Hands-on electronics skills

Mechanical fabrication skills

Education

Good degree in a relevant STEM subject

Tools

Electronics lab equipment

CAD

Job description

Overview

Developing electromechanical testing techniques for characterising new sensing technologies.

We are seeking a hands-on, commercially aware engineer to join this Cambridge-based team developing miniaturised sensor technology. This is a fast-paced development environment, creating technology that will have myriad applications within industry and consumer electronics. You’ll take a leading role, exploring ways to test and characterise their products, specifying test plans, building systems, designing electromechanical test rigs and developing LabVIEW-based test software, carrying out analysis of results, and leading investigation into any anomalies. You will get involved with NPI and provide mentoring to other members of the team.

You will need:

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of test plans to characterise sensing technologies and electronics, including development of electromechanical test rigs and LabVIEW-based software.
• Carry out data analysis, identify anomalies, and determine root causes.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and mentor other team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure testability and manufacturability of products.
• Work in a fast-paced development environment with a broad skill set and opportunities to learn.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A good degree in a relevant STEM subject.
• Expertise in MEMS or technologies based on controlling/measuring gaseous or fluidic flow.
• An excellent understanding of the theory and practice of testing and characterising electronics.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and LabVIEW; familiarity with electronics lab equipment (meters, oscilloscopes, etc.); CAD skills; hands-on electronics and mechanical fabrication skills.
• Meticulous approach to testing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to analyse results and pin down root causes.
• Full, existing, and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Location & Benefits

This role is based in Cambridge and offers a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Application

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27445) if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.

Note

As the company scales up, this is a great time to join them. They are based in Cambridge and offer a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate.