Job Description

Quality at the heart of everything we do.

FT Technologies is a market-leading SME based in Surrey and Madrid, specialising in designing and manufacturing ultrasonic wind sensors - also known as anemometers or air-flow sensors. FT ultrasonic wind sensors are unique because we use acoustic resonance to measure wind speed, direction, and temperature using an acoustic wave resonated inside a small cavity.


The wind energy industry is growing, and FT is growing with it; this is your place if you care about sustainability and the green revolution. In the last decade, we have tripled in size. We employ around 100 brilliant minds who contribute to our mission: to engineer invention through

curiosity and

creativity using our core technology.


The development of our current technology will enable us to serve our existing customers in wind energy better. With significant company investment and growth, the invention of new products and manufacturing technology will offer our wind sensors' unique strengths to meteorology, marine and defence customers.


Located in Sunbury-on-Thames, UK or Madrid, Spain (Hybrid optional) 40 hours per week (Flexi-time)

Please note: Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check as part of the hiring process.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Design

Design, development, test and documentation of analogue, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits and PCBs. Write requirements, system, design, test, and technical specifications from inputs received from Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or Sales. Create dFMEA for electronics design and support dFMEA for related disciplines. Support product design, system integration, system verification, dFMEA & pFMEA, product validation and handover to production with other Engineering team members. Support management and other departments in contact with customers. Within remit of product history knowledge, investigate and resolve faults on returned products that are provided to Engineering for troubleshooting.

Research

Contribute to the conceptual stage of research, design and development. Apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory to project challenges. Specify, develop and evaluate novel circuit designs to demonstrate the technology feasibility of engineering solutions. Work with colleagues in embedded software, mechanical design, acoustics, aerodynamics, and other disciplines to assess the impact of electronics design on system performance.

Project Management

Project manage and deliver specific NPD projects (or sub-projects) led by electronics design. Provide estimates and progress reports on work breakdown structures, tasks and timelines for self-managed and NPD projects. Provide advice and guidance on electronics project management to other and junior engineers as required.

Quality Control

Ensure quality control of the electronics development cycle through documentation, reviews, verification, validation, change and configuration management with Altium ECAD & Windchill PLM. Support the quality control and continuous improvement of released PCBAs and products to meet customer requirements and deadlines. Seek to continuously improve the development guidelines and design control of the electronics design and development process.

Other Duties

Attend relevant training identified to ensure duties are performed efficiently. Comply with company's equal opportunities and health and safety policies. Other duties may be requested on occasion in line with the remit of the role.

Skills, Abilities and Experience (Essential)

A degree in Electronics or related field In-depth knowledge of analogue and mixed-signal electronic circuit design including: + PCB design including schematics, preferably using Altium + Interface circuit design and micrcontroller & FPGA interfaces e.g., I2C, SPI & asynchronous protocols
+ Analgue circuit design for data acquisition and processing
+ Digital and analgue filtering
Knowledge of power management and circuit design theory Understanding of research and development methodologies for high technology manufactured products

Personal Qualities

Excellent analytical & problem-solving approach Good communication, both verbal and written Conscientious and focussed Capacity to develop good understanding of end user requirements Good team player, able to work cross-functionally across departments Comfortable working under time constraints to meet agreed deadlines

Why work with us?

As well as a competitive salary, we offer:


Non-contributory pension plan, 9% company contribution Life assurance scheme Private health insurance (optional) Optional hybrid working pattern of one day per week from home OR 3 additional days holiday per annum (role dependent) 24 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after one year's service, plus all bank and public holidays Flexi-time for days worked in the office Recruitment referral bonus scheme Travel schemes: Season Ticket Loan or Cycle-to-work Subsidised gym membership * Sponsored professional study support