R&D and Application Engineer

Knowles Precision Devices; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an R&D and Applications Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team in Norwich. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects involving multilayer ceramic capacitors and other advanced components. You will be responsible for supporting technical queries, collaborating with sales and engineering teams, and participating in product development. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, technical writing abilities, and a background in analogue electronics. Join a collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in analogue electronics with discrete components.
• Strong data management skills and technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external sales teams with technical enquiries.
• Participate in new product development from design to production.
• Create Application Notes and ensure technical documentation is current.

Skills

Analogue Electronics

Technical Writing

Data Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Electrical Circuits

IT or Coding Experience

Education

BTEC/HNC/HND in Electronics

BS Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Department:

Engineering and R&D

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Norwich UK

Reporting To:

Global R&D Director, Ceramic Capacitors

Compensation:

£50,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

The R&D and Applications engineer will work within the Engineering department based in the Knowles Precision Devices R&D centre in Norwich. From Norwich, support is provided worldwide for multilayer ceramic capacitors, RF inductors, planar capacitor arrays, EMI filters, capacitor assemblies, and other capacitor types, both for R&D and for customer-based Applications Engineering.

This role involves supporting technical queries, providing customer support on electrical, electronic, and mechanical matters, conducting product training, updating datasheets and catalogues, and maintaining approval documentation. The position also includes product design and development for customer-specific requirements and R&D projects to develop new products and extend existing ranges.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support internal and external sales teams with technical enquiries and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and other Knowles capacitor group companies.
2. Assist offshore manufacturing with technical order handling, administration, costing, and custom MLCC design work.
3. Support and develop test lab procedures, including designing new tests to gather data.
4. Participate in new product development, from design to transfer to production.
5. Develop manufacturing processes supporting new product design.
6. Manage and assist with sample production, evaluation, and reporting to meet deadlines.
7. Create Application Notes, technical articles, datasheets, and ensure all technical documentation is current.
8. Source, specify, and design lab tests for new test equipment and data collection.
9. Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience in analogue electronics, preferably with discrete components.
• Ability to interpret customer circuits for technical discussions on passive components.
• Qualification: BTEC/HNC/HND, BS degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Practical experience with electrical and electronic circuits for laboratory testing.
• Strong data management skills with high accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent technical writing skills for datasheets and customer notes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, professional, and collaborative.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• IT or coding experience is a plus.
• Laboratory or testing experience is valuable.