Job Description

Key Responsibilities


To work within a team to support the internal and external sales teams with technical enquiries, interact and support other members of the Engineering and Quality teams and as necessary other Knowles capacitor group companies To work within a team to support off shore manufacturing with technical order handling, administration, costing and custom MLCC design work To support existing test lab work and develop new or modified tests as necessary to gather data To participate in new product development and the design of new or modified parts and their transfer to production. To work to develop processes in support of new product design Manage and assist with manufacture and evaluation of samples in support of product development, plus generation of associated reports and presentations including managing the processes to ensure deadlines are met To provide Application Notes, technical articles and data sheets and to ensure that these together with the catalogue and web based technical data is always current To assist in sourcing and specifying test equipment, then design and execute lab testing to gather the data necessary for technical support.
In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.



Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


Skilled and practically experienced in analogue electronics, preferably with discrete component knowledge Ability to interpret whole or part customer circuits to enable technical discussions around passive component performance BTEC / HNC / HND, BS degree preferably in Electronics / Electrical Engineering or related subject, or with appropriate experience Practical experience with electrical & electronic circuits to facilitate laboratory testing Able to manage large amounts of data whilst ensuring very high levels of accuracy Experience in Microsoft office packages (word, excel etc). Strong writing skills suited to writing and formatting datasheets and customer orientated technical notes. Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced workplace Strong attention to detail and propensity for accuracy of work product Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills Self-directed, highly professional and collaborative Willingness to learn new skills and develop in the workplace Strong analytical and problem solving skills IT or coding experience useful Lab or test experience valuable




About Knowles Corporation

About Knowles

Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets.

Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries.

Department

Engineering and R&D

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Norwich UK

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

50,000 - 55,000 / year

Reporting To

Global R&D Director, Ceramic Capacitors

This role's hiring manager:

Steve Hopwood