Summary Lynx Recruitment is working with a world-leading optical technology provider, seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their innovative optical technology company in Ashford, specialising in medical and life science instrumentation. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end project delivery in medical device manufacturing Manage cross-functional teams and international supply chain partners Oversee process validation and regulatory compliance (ISO13485, FDA, MDR) Drive internal/external presentations and stakeholder management Monitor project financials and maintain detailed documentation Requirements: Degree in Mechanical/Electronics Engineering Project management certification (CPM, PMP, or Prince2) preferred Strong electronics and mechanics knowledge Experience with validation, verification, and technical documentation Proficiency in MS Project ERP systems experience Ability to travel internationally as needed Offer: Competitive salary up to £45k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 8% non-contributory pension Health coverage Life insurance Early Friday finish
19/12/2024
Full time
Summary Lynx Recruitment is working with a world-leading optical technology provider, seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their innovative optical technology company in Ashford, specialising in medical and life science instrumentation. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end project delivery in medical device manufacturing Manage cross-functional teams and international supply chain partners Oversee process validation and regulatory compliance (ISO13485, FDA, MDR) Drive internal/external presentations and stakeholder management Monitor project financials and maintain detailed documentation Requirements: Degree in Mechanical/Electronics Engineering Project management certification (CPM, PMP, or Prince2) preferred Strong electronics and mechanics knowledge Experience with validation, verification, and technical documentation Proficiency in MS Project ERP systems experience Ability to travel internationally as needed Offer: Competitive salary up to £45k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 8% non-contributory pension Health coverage Life insurance Early Friday finish
Senior Photonics Design Engineer Lynx Recruitment is working with a dynamic optics and photonics company, to recruit a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems Lead a team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals Contribute to the product development strategy and business growth objectives Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic engineers Prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification Support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products Present technical results clearly to internal and external customers Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints Requirements: Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in a relevant area preferred Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics, and general optics Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents Adaptable to rapidly changing design requirements driven by customer needs Driven, self-motivated, and autonomous with a 'can-do' attitude Strong written and oral communication skills Benefits: Hybrid work model - 2 days WFH each week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension (6% contribution) Company bonus scheme Health Cash Plan SAYE Scheme
19/12/2024
Full time
Senior Photonics Design Engineer Lynx Recruitment is working with a dynamic optics and photonics company, to recruit a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems Lead a team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals Contribute to the product development strategy and business growth objectives Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic engineers Prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification Support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products Present technical results clearly to internal and external customers Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints Requirements: Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in a relevant area preferred Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics, and general optics Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents Adaptable to rapidly changing design requirements driven by customer needs Driven, self-motivated, and autonomous with a 'can-do' attitude Strong written and oral communication skills Benefits: Hybrid work model - 2 days WFH each week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension (6% contribution) Company bonus scheme Health Cash Plan SAYE Scheme
Electronics Design Engineer Lynx Recruitment is working with a leading optics and photonics company, is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge optoelectronic products and sub-systems. Key Responsibilities: Electronic design engineering from concept to prototype, including schematics, PCB layout, and testing Design of analog and digital circuits for applications such as Laser drivers, optical detection, and control electronics Develop Embedded firmware/software for microcontroller-based opto-electronic systems Support design verification, reliability analysis, and obsolescence management Collaborate with optical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams Help generate solutions to meet customer requirements and support new business opportunities Requirements: 3-5 years of experience in an electronics design and development role, preferably in the optics/photonics industry Strong working knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles Proficient in firmware/software development for ARM-based microcontrollers, with experience in C/C++ Skilled in schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototyping using tools like Altium Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and validation procedures Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail Benefits: Hybrid work model - 2 days WFH per week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension (6% contribution) Company bonus scheme Health Cash Plan SAYE Scheme If you have a passion for electronics and optoelectronics, and want to contribute to the development of innovative products, we encourage you to apply for this role.
19/12/2024
Full time
Electronics Design Engineer Lynx Recruitment is working with a leading optics and photonics company, is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge optoelectronic products and sub-systems. Key Responsibilities: Electronic design engineering from concept to prototype, including schematics, PCB layout, and testing Design of analog and digital circuits for applications such as Laser drivers, optical detection, and control electronics Develop Embedded firmware/software for microcontroller-based opto-electronic systems Support design verification, reliability analysis, and obsolescence management Collaborate with optical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams Help generate solutions to meet customer requirements and support new business opportunities Requirements: 3-5 years of experience in an electronics design and development role, preferably in the optics/photonics industry Strong working knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles Proficient in firmware/software development for ARM-based microcontrollers, with experience in C/C++ Skilled in schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototyping using tools like Altium Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and validation procedures Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail Benefits: Hybrid work model - 2 days WFH per week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension (6% contribution) Company bonus scheme Health Cash Plan SAYE Scheme If you have a passion for electronics and optoelectronics, and want to contribute to the development of innovative products, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Equipment Engineer Nijmegen, Netherlands (100% onsite) 12 month freelance contract + permanent position after Minimum B2 Dutch speaking required Our client provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 35 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. You'll be working in the largest 8" integrated circuits wafers fab in Europe. It is a high-tech environment with many multi discipline challenges, housing over 450 manufacturing tools (ASML, ASM/TEL, Applied Material, LAM) and 150 measurement tools (inline inspections, end of inline testing). Job Mission Supports the Equipment and Process Engineering (EPE) organization by maintaining, initiating and implementing technical improvements and provide support to the manufacturing organization. As an Equipment Engineer you are responsible for tool performance with a special focus on the more complex problems. Besides problem analysing and solving you will actively develop, enhance and introduce tool improvements on product quality, throughput, scrap-reduction, cost savings and reduction of repeaters. As an equipment engineer you will report to an engineering section manager and will support manufacturing and Process Sustaining & Enhancement (PSE). Your key areas of responsibility - Responsible to maintain and continuously improve your equipment, that meet the safety and quality requirements of our client and comply with the applicable standards and validation improvements on shop floor. - Proactively connects with manufacturing and transfers improvement ideas concerning structural technical problems, material quality issues and bottlenecks into improvement actions, involve other sections and departments if applicable and drive these actions until successful implementation. - Use technical knowledge and experience to contribute in improvement projects. - Define the required quantity and secure the availability of production tools, initiate upgrades, support maintenance actions and solve safety issues. - Coordinates quality related escalations to customers and support manufacturing in securing production progress. Your team The furnace engineering department is well recognized as a modern engineering organization with a strong focus on improvements. We are a diversified team with high energy, an open collaboration environment and eagerness for continuous improvement. The equipment and process engineering team consists of 12 engineers, who are closely cooperating to achieve a higher goal. The team is mainly focused on supporting manufacturing and is actively working on improvement of product quality and throughput. Your profile - To be successful in this role you have a BSc. or MSc. level in Automotive engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical engineering, or other relevant technical area. - 3+ years working experience (must) - Hands on experience (must) - Experience & knowledge of ASM A400 Classic and/or DUO systems (preferred) - Knowledge of complex production processes in a high-tech environment (preferred) - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, statistical machine control, FMEA and Quality Management Systems (preferred) Personal skills - Raising the bar; Analytical, pragmatic, pro-active and customer oriented - Engages curiosity; Self-assured and able to engage and convince people, also at higher management levels - Takes initiative; shows ownership, hands on mentality - Working together; Is a reliable team player, listens to and absorbs other ideas and opinions. Good social/communication skills on different levels - Developing deep core competences; Is a quick learner, able to prioritize and operate independently and adapt to changing circumstances focusing on quality and continuous improvement
18/12/2024
Contractor
Equipment Engineer Nijmegen, Netherlands (100% onsite) 12 month freelance contract + permanent position after Minimum B2 Dutch speaking required Our client provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 35 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. You'll be working in the largest 8" integrated circuits wafers fab in Europe. It is a high-tech environment with many multi discipline challenges, housing over 450 manufacturing tools (ASML, ASM/TEL, Applied Material, LAM) and 150 measurement tools (inline inspections, end of inline testing). Job Mission Supports the Equipment and Process Engineering (EPE) organization by maintaining, initiating and implementing technical improvements and provide support to the manufacturing organization. As an Equipment Engineer you are responsible for tool performance with a special focus on the more complex problems. Besides problem analysing and solving you will actively develop, enhance and introduce tool improvements on product quality, throughput, scrap-reduction, cost savings and reduction of repeaters. As an equipment engineer you will report to an engineering section manager and will support manufacturing and Process Sustaining & Enhancement (PSE). Your key areas of responsibility - Responsible to maintain and continuously improve your equipment, that meet the safety and quality requirements of our client and comply with the applicable standards and validation improvements on shop floor. - Proactively connects with manufacturing and transfers improvement ideas concerning structural technical problems, material quality issues and bottlenecks into improvement actions, involve other sections and departments if applicable and drive these actions until successful implementation. - Use technical knowledge and experience to contribute in improvement projects. - Define the required quantity and secure the availability of production tools, initiate upgrades, support maintenance actions and solve safety issues. - Coordinates quality related escalations to customers and support manufacturing in securing production progress. Your team The furnace engineering department is well recognized as a modern engineering organization with a strong focus on improvements. We are a diversified team with high energy, an open collaboration environment and eagerness for continuous improvement. The equipment and process engineering team consists of 12 engineers, who are closely cooperating to achieve a higher goal. The team is mainly focused on supporting manufacturing and is actively working on improvement of product quality and throughput. Your profile - To be successful in this role you have a BSc. or MSc. level in Automotive engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical engineering, or other relevant technical area. - 3+ years working experience (must) - Hands on experience (must) - Experience & knowledge of ASM A400 Classic and/or DUO systems (preferred) - Knowledge of complex production processes in a high-tech environment (preferred) - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, statistical machine control, FMEA and Quality Management Systems (preferred) Personal skills - Raising the bar; Analytical, pragmatic, pro-active and customer oriented - Engages curiosity; Self-assured and able to engage and convince people, also at higher management levels - Takes initiative; shows ownership, hands on mentality - Working together; Is a reliable team player, listens to and absorbs other ideas and opinions. Good social/communication skills on different levels - Developing deep core competences; Is a quick learner, able to prioritize and operate independently and adapt to changing circumstances focusing on quality and continuous improvement
Senior Optical Systems Engineer - South West England Leading photonics company seeks a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join our R&D team. You'll develop cutting-edge fiber optic components, high-power optical amplifiers, and optical transmitter sub-systems across multiple markets. The role is hybrid although fully remote UK based candidates will be considered Key Responsibilities: Design and develop optical/fiber-optic components and subsystems Lead a small technical team Participate in prototype build & test Collaborate with mechanical and electronic design engineers Manage key project budgets and timelines Requirements: Degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred) Experience in high-power fiber lasers/amplifiers, non-linear optics, or photonic integrated circuits Knowledge of fiber-optic and free-space transmission systems Team leadership experience Strong problem-solving abilities Limited travel (<5%)
18/12/2024
Full time
Senior Optical Systems Engineer - South West England Leading photonics company seeks a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join our R&D team. You'll develop cutting-edge fiber optic components, high-power optical amplifiers, and optical transmitter sub-systems across multiple markets. The role is hybrid although fully remote UK based candidates will be considered Key Responsibilities: Design and develop optical/fiber-optic components and subsystems Lead a small technical team Participate in prototype build & test Collaborate with mechanical and electronic design engineers Manage key project budgets and timelines Requirements: Degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred) Experience in high-power fiber lasers/amplifiers, non-linear optics, or photonic integrated circuits Knowledge of fiber-optic and free-space transmission systems Team leadership experience Strong problem-solving abilities Limited travel (<5%)
Mechanical Design Engineer -Product Dev/Plastics/MedTech Regulation/CAD PTC Creo Role: We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients multidisciplinary team of mechanical-, electronics- and acoustics engineers. The mechanical designer contributes to the continuous development and improvement of our clients instruments and accessories. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the mechanical product design from concept until approval but also including assessments of new technologies on the way. An important part of this role also includes contribution to Post Launch Engineering. Main assignments: Lead the mechanical design process for new product development, with an emphasis on plastic and electromechanical components. Utilize advanced 3D-CAD software, particularly CAD PTC Creo/Windchill, to create detailed design models. Collaborate with the R&D team to innovate and optimize design solutions. Requirements: Foundational experience in mechanical engineering, focusing on electromechanical design. Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and 3D-CAD proficiency. Basic understanding of medical device regulations. Experience in micro mechanics involving plastics, rubber, and metal. Familiarity with simulation tools such as FEM and Moldflow is advantageous. Language: English fluency (C1/C2 Level) German intermediary (B2/C1 Level) Referenznr.: 923893FC Role: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Zürich und Region Workload: 100% Onsite: 80% Start Date: 01.02.2025 End Date: 01.03.2026 Should you find yourself suitable for this position then please send us your complete CV using the link in this advert . About us: ITech Consult is a certified ISO 9001:2015 Swiss company with offices also located in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in delivering IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals; hence we understand what it means to be professionally supported in your search for a new project and being employed.
18/12/2024
Contractor
Mechanical Design Engineer -Product Dev/Plastics/MedTech Regulation/CAD PTC Creo Role: We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients multidisciplinary team of mechanical-, electronics- and acoustics engineers. The mechanical designer contributes to the continuous development and improvement of our clients instruments and accessories. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the mechanical product design from concept until approval but also including assessments of new technologies on the way. An important part of this role also includes contribution to Post Launch Engineering. Main assignments: Lead the mechanical design process for new product development, with an emphasis on plastic and electromechanical components. Utilize advanced 3D-CAD software, particularly CAD PTC Creo/Windchill, to create detailed design models. Collaborate with the R&D team to innovate and optimize design solutions. Requirements: Foundational experience in mechanical engineering, focusing on electromechanical design. Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and 3D-CAD proficiency. Basic understanding of medical device regulations. Experience in micro mechanics involving plastics, rubber, and metal. Familiarity with simulation tools such as FEM and Moldflow is advantageous. Language: English fluency (C1/C2 Level) German intermediary (B2/C1 Level) Referenznr.: 923893FC Role: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Zürich und Region Workload: 100% Onsite: 80% Start Date: 01.02.2025 End Date: 01.03.2026 Should you find yourself suitable for this position then please send us your complete CV using the link in this advert . About us: ITech Consult is a certified ISO 9001:2015 Swiss company with offices also located in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in delivering IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals; hence we understand what it means to be professionally supported in your search for a new project and being employed.