Ultrasonic Sensor Design & Development Engineer

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Holiday Buy-back

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Ionix is seeking a Design & Development Engineer to create and implement ultrasonic sensor solutions for extreme environments. You will work across materials science, mechanical and electrical engineering, physics and acoustics to deliver pre-prototype to production, collaborating with teams and suppliers to meet stringent requirements.

The role covers CAD design, process R&D, prototyping, testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Science or Engineering plus a minimum of 2 years industrial experience, or at least 4 years’ experience in research, product development, or mechanical design is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of CAD, preferably Solidworks, alongside knowledge of conventional manufacturing methods and techniques.
• A hands‑on and analytical approach to development, capable of creating high quality documentation and reports and plans.
• Comfortable working cross functionally and developing into a subject matter expert.
• Confident producing and presenting technical specifications and presenting in formal design reviews and update meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, assemble, and test sensors by a range of acoustic, electrical, and mechanical means.
• Manage and contribute to projects to develop Ionix sensors & system products, including liaising with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Design and produce technical drawings of mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create thorough and accurate documentation for project management, experimental plans and records, quality, and IP purposes.
• Present progress and feedback from development activities to technical and commercial colleagues.
• Provide technical advice and support the business development process, working with sales and technical colleagues to achieve commercial goals.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

Documentation

Cross-functional

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

OnScale

COMSOL

3D Printing

Soldering

Job description

Ionix is seeking a Design & Development Engineer to create and implement ultrasonic sensor solutions for extreme environments. You will work across materials science, mechanical and electrical engineering, physics and acoustics to deliver pre-prototype to production, collaborating with teams and suppliers to meet stringent requirements.

The role covers CAD design, process R&D, prototyping, testing and documentation.