Sr. Instrument and Embedded Specialist
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
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Job Summary
FLSmidth is recruiting a Senior Instrument and Embedded Specialist to develop advanced sensor platforms aimed at achieving zero-emissions mining by 2030. The role emphasizes innovation digitalization and sustainability in the mining industry.
Mechanical & Packaging Design:UtilizeSolidWorks to design robust enclosures for severe industrial environments. Selectappropriate materials(plastics epoxies) and adhesives based on physical properties and environmental hazards.
Hardware & Firmware Development: Execute mixed-signal circuit design PCB layout and embedded firmware development (ESP32 RTOS C/C).
Rapid Prototyping & Iteration: Take ownership of theinitialdesign phaseutilizingin-house rapid prototyping (MJF/FDM 3D printing) to accelerate the validation cycle and align stakeholder vision before scaling to external vendors.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Proactively collaborate with manufacturing engineers product owners and end-users to distill complex field observations into clear actionable technical requirements.
Validation & Field Testing: Write comprehensive test plans from scratch design and implement physical test jigs and occasionally travel to active mine sites to conduct on-site validation of sensor reliability.
Technical Documentation:Maintainhigh standardsof design documentation to ensure system continuity traceability and seamless handoffs.
Strategic Execution:Demonstratestrong engineering judgment in balancing rigorous technical standards with practical time-to-market business requirements to consistently meet deployment schedules.
Design prototype and deploy ruggedized sensor systems for heavy industrial environments. Operating at the intersection of electrical and mechanical engineering you will take end-to-end ownership of product development.
Physics & First Principles: Deep understanding of applied physics including forcemagnitude and material properties.
RF & Mixed Signal: Working knowledge of ray tracing for antennas and mixed-signal circuit design.
Manufacturing: Practical experience with 3D printing fundamentals and rapid prototyping.
Testing:Demonstratedability to conceptualize write and execute effective physical and electrical test plans.
Demonstrated history of driving technical strategy autonomously as a sole contributor.
Advanced capability in designing complex physical test jigs for severe environmental hazards.
Bonus Tooling:Experience with Altium and Enovia.
Bonus Knowledge:Familiarity with embedded security protocols and vulnerability mitigation.
As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age ethnicity marital status number of children and photographs from your application materials.
Competitive benefit package including health dental disability life and voluntary insurance options.
Time to recharge through PTO plus 10 annual holidays and parental leave.
Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
Financial support for continuing education.
Employee Assistance Program.
An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries for more information please visit offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform empowering you to celebrate achievements share appreciation and stay connected globally.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
FLSmidth is the full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries.
