R&D and Application Engineer

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Position: R&D and Applications Engineer

The R&D and Applications Engineer will work within the Engineering department at 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 customer applications engineering.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support internal and external sales teams with technical enquiries, collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams, and other Knowles capacitor group companies as necessary.
2. Assist offshore manufacturing with technical order handling, administration, costing, and custom MLCC design work.
3. Support existing test lab activities and develop new or modified tests to gather data.
4. Participate in new product development, including designing new or modified parts and transferring them to production.
5. Develop processes to support new product design.
6. Manage and assist with the manufacture and evaluation of samples for product development, including generating reports and presentations, ensuring deadlines are met.
7. Create and update Application Notes, technical articles, datasheets, and ensure catalog and web-based technical data are current.
8. Assist in sourcing and specifying test equipment, and design and execute lab testing to gather necessary data for technical support.
9. Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

1. Practical experience in analogue electronics, preferably with discrete components.
2. Ability to interpret customer circuits for technical discussions on passive component performance.
3. BTEC/HNC/HND, BS degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
4. Experience with electrical and electronic circuits for laboratory testing.
5. High accuracy in managing large data sets.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
7. Strong skills in writing and formatting datasheets and technical notes.
8. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
9. Attention to detail and accuracy.
10. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
11. Self-directed, professional, and collaborative attitude.
12. Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
13. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
14. IT or coding experience is a plus.
15. Lab or test experience is valuable.

Knowles is a market leader and global provider of high-performance capacitors, RF filtering products, micro-acoustic microphones, and speakers, serving various markets including medtech, defense, electric vehicles, and industry. Founded in 1946, headquartered in Illinois, Knowles operates in 11 countries.