Sensor Engineer / Physicist

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Engineer to enhance touch sensor performance and foster innovation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electronic engineering or applied physics, along with substantial experience in sensor technologies, MATLAB, Python, and C. The role is primarily onsite and offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Research and industrial development experience with sensor technologies.
• Technical skills in simulations, algorithm development, and data analysis.
• Experience with machine learning in advanced sensor algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sensor performance enhancement and optimization.
• Enable seamless integration between electronics and mechanical components.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C

Education

Degree in electronic engineering or applied physics

Job description

Senior Engineer Working on Applied Core Touch Sensor Systems and Technologies

Cambridge (North); GBP DoE + Benefits

This Cambridge-based engineering team is developing cutting-edge touch technologies and sensors. Their collaborative approach fosters innovation and real-world applications. They are recruiting a Sensor Engineer / Physicist responsible for sensor performance enhancement, hardware and algorithm optimization, and enabling seamless integration between electronics, mechanical components, firmware, and algorithms.

Requirements:

• Hold a degree in electronic engineering or applied physics (a PhD or Master’s degree is likely).
• Relevant experience includes research and industrial development with sensor technologies (preferably touch sensors) and system integration.
• Technical skills should include MATLAB, Python, and C for simulations, algorithm development, and data analysis.
• Experience working closely with hardware and understanding data acquisition from sensors.
• Experience with machine learning in advanced sensor algorithms and exposure to developing custom sensor ASICs is desirable. R&D experience with human-machine interface sensors is a plus.

Due to project requirements, the role will primarily be onsite. The Cambridge location is accessible via major rail and road routes with good public transport links. The package includes a competitive salary and benefits.

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