Principal Research Engineer – Metrology and Sensors
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Job Summary
Job Description
Renishaws Engineering Technology Centre (ETC) is responsible for the early stage research and development of boundary-pushing concepts systems solutions and products.
We are a small team of highly creative multidisciplinary individuals looking to recruit a new team member to take on a lead role in the research and development of new technologies
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership in the metrology characterisation of novel noncontact sensor systems.
Act as the technical consultant for the design development and debugging of metrology software within the group
Drive technical ideation evaluating new approaches and leading the development of future technology demonstrators.
Generate document and protect intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent contributions.
Mentor other engineers and contribute to raising technical standards within the ETC.
Key requirements
Strong knowledge of optics including lenses interferometry and related optical systems.
Proven ability to design build and use complex optical laboratory setups.
Strong software development skills with the ability to develop debug and maintain technical codebases.
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to clearly document and communicate technical work.
Desirable requirements
Experience developing mathematical models and data analysis tools using languages such as MATLAB or Python.
Experience developing software for embedded or microprocessorbased systems.
Experience analysing experimental data to evaluate and communicate system performance.
Experience working with or developing image processing algorithms.
CAD experience for the design of experimental rigs or prototype hardware.
Person specification
This role suits an experienced engineer with a strong background in metrology who enjoys technical ownership and exploration. You will be technically confident curious and able to work with a high degree of autonomy. You should be comfortable proposing and independently investigating new concepts be highly capable handson and able to translate ideas into working experimental systems in short timescales. Strong judgement and clear technical communication are essential.
Benefits
When you join Renishaw were committing to your future career. Thats because we believe in developing our peoples skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package thats highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension discretionary annual bonus *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops free parking *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary Cycle to Work scheme enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria Health Cash Plan the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture where all our employees are free to be themselves we can achieve our core values: Innovation Inspiration Integrity and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you dont meet all the requirements we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
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Employment Type:
PermanentTime Type:
Full timeRequisition Number:
R9182 Principal Research Engineer Metrology and Sensors (Open)Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
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About Company
In metrology, motion control, machine calibration, dental CAD/CAM, additive manufacturing, spectroscopy and neurosurgery, Renishaw innovations enhance precision, efficiency and quality. Products include CMM touch-trigger probes, scanning probes, CMM retrofits, gauging, machine tool to ... View more
