AddressSmiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.
The products made at the Hemel Hempstead site are exported worldwide and are commonly encountered when travelling through airports.
The facility at Hemel Hempstead manufactures trace detection equipment based on Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology, and products such as the Ionscan 600 and the Lightweight Chemical Detector have an excellent reputation for performance and reliability in worldwide use.
Responsibilities
Working within the Manufacturing Engineering team to sustain existing manufacturing activities and introduce new manufacturing capabilities, the Senior Electronic Equipment Design Engineer will work with Electronics Engineers and Software Engineers from the R&D teams for New Product Developments, with the Manufacturing Engineers to support the manufacturing of current products, and with external suppliers to enable the supply of capable subsystems and equipment.
Duties
- Technical Lead of electronics activities required to enable and sustain manufacturing.
- Design and build production test systems.
- Investigate electronics approaches to meet new product requirements, propose, develop and implement robust and reliable solutions to enable manufacturing to cost and throughput targets.
- Understand and interpret technical requirement specifications. Support existing manufacturing by responding to electronics related problems causing production outages, developing additional capacity as required, and continuous improvement of existing electronics test and fabrication equipment.
- Investigate component obsolescence issues and identify solutions to support extending product lifetimes.
- Work with external suppliers such as PCB manufacturers to ensure that their test capabilities are able to assure the quality and performance of incoming parts.
- Be responsible for personal health and safety and that of all that may be affected by your work, following company policies for risk assessment of processes and equipment.
- Keep familiar with technology development and ensure personal currency and understanding of Electronics Engineering developments
About You
- Electronic Engineering related degree/HNC
- At least 5 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment
- Professional society membership (e.g. IET or similar)
- Familiar with electronics manufacturing methods
- Competent user of schematic capture and simulation tools
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge
- Experience of Manufacturing Systems Analysis and Gage R&R studies
- Good IT skills, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word are essential.
- Excellent team worker, able to work with minimal supervision to deliver to deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge of Military Standards
- Knowledge of Arduino based systems.
- Ability to mentor and develop technicians and junior engineers
- Familiar with electromechanical/pneumatic systems
- Experience of manufacturing automation
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
