REF: TE/0021a
Test Systems Development Engineer x 1 (Graduate/Entry Level or Intermediate/Experienced level)
The Role This is a role for an engineer to join a small fast growing company in the UK. A new project requires a engineer to join the existing team, initially on a contract basis, but role will probably become permanent. The role is to design and commission test complex systems for use in a production environment, based on GPIB instrumentation and custom hardware. This will includes software development in 'C'. Software development will also use "National Instruments" products including LabView, and TestStand. Hardware development will include prototyping designs, simple analogue/digital and microcontroller circuit designs. Problem solving and repair of complex equipment. There will be a step learning curve, and training will be given. Graduate/Entry level applicants should be able to show some knowledge and ability in areas mentioned below an demonstrate the ability to learn quickly. Intermediate/Experienced level applicants must be able to demonstrate that they understand the principles and have experience in some of the areas covered.
The role will suit somebody who wants a challenge and wants to become a integral part of team.
Essential Skills
- Read/write/speak English, to at least 1st Certificate level.
- Good Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
- Good C Language Programming skills(eg. GNU compliers, VisualC++, BorlandBuilder), some C++ knowledge. Some knowledge of structured programming techniques.
- Good practical electronic skills(Prototyping, soldering, design of simple circuits).
- Some knowledge/experience embedded systems (eg. PIC, 8051, 68HC12, DSP)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows(Installation, configuration)
Other Skill The candidate must be able to demonstrate understanding of at least 2 these at interview,
- 2 wire and 4 wire Resistance Measurements.
- Low Voltage(to 1uV) and High Voltage(500V) measurement techniques(eg safety, awareness of "Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC", coping with electrical noise, importance of "earthing strategy" ect..)
- Thermocouples(eg K-type) theory, and operation.
- LVDT(Linear Variable Differential Transformers) measurement and simulation.
- Digital signals, pattern generation.
Instrumentation and communications standards Knowledge or experience of using or programming for measurement and instrumentation systems. Candidates should be able to explain the essential elements of IEEE488.2 and TCP/IP at interview.
- IEEE488.2 (GPIB)
- USB
- Ethernet (TCP/IP)
- RS232/422/485(error correction strategies, speed limitations).
Any experience of CVI, LabView, TestStand or "National Instruments" hardware would be highly advantageous.
Personal Qualities:
- Flexible, ability to work with complex test systems on hardware and software levels.
- Work on own initiative. As the company is small, the work is varied, and deadlines tight. The ideal candidate will have the ability to solve problems with both software and hardware approaches.
- Experience is not essential, but keen to learn and work hard, and demonstrate they have the ability to learn quickly.
Details Initially Contract: 12 month(Will be extended to the end of the project,
18-24 months). Based: Birmingham, UK. Must have a valid passport. Start: July - September 2005 Deadline for applications: 3rd June 2005Initial interviews will be by phone, within 1 week of application.
2nd Interviews will be face to face in Gdansk or Birmingham. Interviews will be primarily in English. Some relocation assistance will be available. For further information or to apply (send CV and details of relevant experience), to the following Email Address: Please quote TE/0021a in subject field. WS2 snipped-for-privacy@BTINTERNET.COM