Electronics Engineer - Measurement Research
- Recruiter
- TRL Limited
- Location
- Wokingham
- Salary
- 20000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual + + full flexible benefits
- Posted
- 20 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 05 Feb 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
TRL's Technology Development Group is seeking an Electronics Support Engineer to contribute to the work of our Measurement Research Team. The Measurement Research team undertakes the development and production of state-of-the-art data acquisition and measurement systems, which incorporate laser and video technology to measure pavement condition. The successful candidate will support the team in designing, building and testing equipment for both internal and external customers.
Key Duties / Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design of bespoke equipment, ranging from simple control applications to complete road survey vehicles.
- Assist in the assembly and build of equipment at TRL
- Commission systems for clients
- Fault find on existing equipment
- Organise and supervise tests of existing and new equipment - in the laboratory, on test track sites and on the road network
- Collate, analyse and report on equipment performance
- Maintain concise and accurate records
- Ensure Health & Safety and Environmental procedures are strictly followed
- Perform other general tasks as required
Skills & Experience
The role requires the jobholder to have the practical working knowledge expected of an electronics engineer, such as circuit design, soldering and wiring, and knowledge in the specific areas highlighted below. You will be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written work. You will also have an attention to detail, the ability to work flexibly and to deliver to fixed timescales. You will also be able to work as part of a small team or unsupervised in the testing and commissioning of equipment, with a willingness to carry out such work overseas where required.
Specific skills
The successful candidate will have skills in several of the following areas:
- Data acquisition systems - design, use, programming
- Practical skills - e.g. soldering and wiring (including making up cables), PCB population
- Troubleshooting and testing of equipment
- Analogue and digital electronics design - including PCB design
- Systems integration
- Microcontrollers and microprocessors
- Software skills including experience in Word and Excel, and potentially (but not essential) experience in VisualBasic/VBA, C/C++/VisualC++, etc.
- FPGA
- VHDL or Verilog
- PC architecture
- Power conversion
Qualifications
The role would suit a candidate with degree level qualifications in an electronics-based subject, and a few years' practical experience in a relevant role. Candidates without a degree who can demonstrate appropriate equivalent experience/capability will also be considered.
Key Duties / Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design of bespoke equipment, ranging from simple control applications to complete road survey vehicles.
- Assist in the assembly and build of equipment at TRL
- Commission systems for clients
- Fault find on existing equipment
- Organise and supervise tests of existing and new equipment - in the laboratory, on test track sites and on the road network
- Collate, analyse and report on equipment performance
- Maintain concise and accurate records
- Ensure Health & Safety and Environmental procedures are strictly followed
- Perform other general tasks as required
Skills & Experience
The role requires the jobholder to have the practical working knowledge expected of an electronics engineer, such as circuit design, soldering and wiring, and knowledge in the specific areas highlighted below. You will be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written work. You will also have an attention to detail, the ability to work flexibly and to deliver to fixed timescales. You will also be able to work as part of a small team or unsupervised in the testing and commissioning of equipment, with a willingness to carry out such work overseas where required.
Specific skills
The successful candidate will have skills in several of the following areas:
- Data acquisition systems - design, use, programming
- Practical skills - e.g. soldering and wiring (including making up cables), PCB population
- Troubleshooting and testing of equipment
- Analogue and digital electronics design - including PCB design
- Systems integration
- Microcontrollers and microprocessors
- Software skills including experience in Word and Excel, and potentially (but not essential) experience in VisualBasic/VBA, C/C++/VisualC++, etc.
- FPGA
- VHDL or Verilog
- PC architecture
- Power conversion
Qualifications
The role would suit a candidate with degree level qualifications in an electronics-based subject, and a few years' practical experience in a relevant role. Candidates without a degree who can demonstrate appropriate equivalent experience/capability will also be considered.