R&D Engineer – Electromechanical Systems & Simulation

ghd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ghd is looking for an engineer for their Cambridge office to utilize hands-on skills in building and troubleshooting complex systems. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 2 years of experience, preferably in consumer electronics. Key responsibilities include system prototyping, data analysis, and CAD modeling. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with FEA software are essential. Join ghd to innovate in early-stage technologies and concepts.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in consumer electronics.
• Experience designing and testing electromechanical prototypes.
• Familiarity with laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new technologies.
• Utilize CAD software for system designs.

Skills

Hands-On Skills

Curiosity

System Decomposition

Engineering and prototyping

Data Analysis

CAD & Modelling

Simulation

Fluency in Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Tools

Solidworks

Creo

ANSYS

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

LOCATION

This role will be based in our Cambridge office.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hands-On Skills: Utilise hands-on skills to build, test, and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Inquisitive and Questioning: Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to ask critical questions to ensure a deep understanding of project requirements.
• Separation of Concerns and System Decomposition: Break down complex systems into manageable components, ensuring clear separation of concerns and facilitating efficient system design.
• Engineering and prototyping: Design and build functional prototypes to validate concepts and technologies. Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept experiments for new technologies (e.g., heating elements, sensors, power systems). Utilize CAD software to model components and assemblies.
• Understanding Data: Analyse and interpret data to make informed decisions and recommendations for system improvements.
• CAD & Modelling: Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and modelling tools to create detailed system designs and prototyheapes.
• Simulation: Using a first principal understanding of thermal or fluid systems and tools like spreadsheets, FEA or CDF build digital models of subsystems to reduce the time from theory to a quality outcome.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 2 years’ experience or more in a similar role, preferably in consumer electronics or handheld devices.
• Ability to integrate heating, sensing & control methods as part of a mechanical and/or electronic system to create novel early-stage technologies and concepts
• Experience designing, building, and testing electromechanical prototypes
• Experience working in lab environment
• CAD skills (ideally Solidworks and/or Creo)
• At least 2 years of experience with at least one FEA software package: ANSYS, ANSA, Abaqus and or related software (Ideally ANSYS)
• Fluency in Python.
• Statistical data analysis