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Our passion? Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation. Our way of life? Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork.
Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together.
TT Electronics’ Bedlington facility north of Newcastle upon Tyne is the home of two TT Electronics divisions; Sensors & Specialist Components and Power Electronics. Sensors & Specialist Components are leaders in high reliability, high performance and engineered electronic components. Power Electronics provide custom power solutions for safety-critical applications in harsh environments. The team in Bedlington specialises in microcircuit production for the aerospace and defence industries.
Employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. Here at Bedlington we continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities and activities in our community, have a busy social club and have a group wide focus on ‘Build Expertise’ in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects developing our current employees and encouraging more to join our industry at this exciting time. Role Overview and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing products while adhering to the company NPI process. You will also sustain and improve existing products lines, including yield improvements and cost reduction, whilst providing technical support within the Engineering Department.
Key Responsibilities
Desirable Skills and Experience
Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World
At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.
Our passion? Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation. Our way of life? Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork.
Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together.
TT Electronics’ Bedlington facility north of Newcastle upon Tyne is the home of two TT Electronics divisions; Sensors & Specialist Components and Power Electronics. Sensors & Specialist Components are leaders in high reliability, high performance and engineered electronic components. Power Electronics provide custom power solutions for safety-critical applications in harsh environments. The team in Bedlington specialises in microcircuit production for the aerospace and defence industries.
Employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. Here at Bedlington we continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities and activities in our community, have a busy social club and have a group wide focus on ‘Build Expertise’ in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects developing our current employees and encouraging more to join our industry at this exciting time.
Introduction
We have a vacancy for an Engineer to join the Product Development team working within our Sensors and Specialist Components business. The ideal candidate will have experience developing hybrid microelectronic assemblies, although we would consider candidates with relevant experience who aspire to work in this exciting sector. In this role you will design and develop product solutions that incorporate semiconductor devices. Working as part of the wider engineering team you will be involved in a wide range of projects spanning R&D, development and NPI.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing products while adhering to the company NPI process. You will also sustain and improve existing products lines, including yield improvements and cost reduction, whilst providing technical support within the Engineering Department.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, key duties and responsibilities will include: -
- Plan and execute the introduction of new products in accordance with the NPI procedure, through concept, design & development and into the operational production phases
- Aerospace & Industrial Semiconductor product design, including semiconductor selection; Discrete, Hybrid or Power Module packaging; electrical; mechanical and thermal design; design for manufacture and high reliability application requirements.
- Creation of procurement and manufacturing drawings and specifications
- Preparation of design and solution reports with costing estimates to support NPI projects
- Work with the sales and business development team in the support of new business opportunities.
- Support existing product lines and processes throughout the entire life cycle.
- Support the execution of the business strategic plan and keep abreast of new technologies and business opportunities.
- Ensure safe working practices are adopted and health and safety legislation are adhered to when implementing new products, materials processes, or equipment.
- On occasion, this role may require visits to customers or suppliers and may also involve foreign travel.
Core Requirements
- Experience in both mechanical & electronics CAD design and performing thermal, mechanical, and electrical simulations
- Knowledge of common Semiconductor devices (MOSFET, IGBT, Diodes, Bipolar Transistors etc) and Silicon / SiC / GaN technologies and performance requirements
- Knowledge or experience working with common semiconductor packaging materials
- Experience in Design of Experiments, 8D and data analysis
- Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Demonstrated organisational, planning and program skills with careful attention to detail.
- Have a strong technical bias, with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- A good level of competence with MS Office applications for documentation and presenting reports.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- A Degree, or HND/HNC with equivalent experience, in an engineering discipline
- Demonstrable experience in the electronics industry, ideally in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and statistical process techniques
- Familiarity with Mil standard and design for high reliability environments
Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World
We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.
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