R&D and Application Engineer

Department: Engineering and R&DEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Norwich UKReporting To: Global R&D Director, Ceramic CapacitorsCompensation: £50,000 - £55,000 / yearDescriptionThe R&D and Applications engineer will work within the Engineering department based in the Knowles Precision Devices R&D centre in Norwich. From Norwich, support is provided worldwide for multilayer ceramic capacitors, RF inductors, planar capacitor arrays, EMI filters, capacitor assemblies and other capacitor types, both for R&D and for customer based Applications Engineering.This R&D and applications engineering role will work within the Engineering team, answering technical queries, providing support to customers (external and internal) on electrical and electronic as well as mechanical matters, conducting internal and external product training, carrying out datasheet and catalogue updates and maintaining spreadsheets used to control and document product approvals. The position also involves product design and development work on customer specific requirements and R&D projects to develop and introduce new products and extended product ranges.Key ResponsibilitiesTo work within a team to support the internal and external sales teams with technical enquiries, interact and support other members of the Engineering and Quality teams and as necessary other Knowles capacitor group companiesTo work within a team to support off shore manufacturing with technical order handling, administration, costing and custom MLCC design work To support existing test lab work and develop new or modified tests as necessary to gather data To participate in new product development and the design of new or modified parts and their transfer to production.To work to develop processes in support of new product designManage and assist with manufacture and evaluation of samples in support of product development, plus generation of associated reports and presentations including managing the processes to ensure deadlines are metTo provide Application Notes, technical articles and data sheets and to ensure that these together with the catalogue and web based technical data is always currentTo assist in sourcing and specifying test equipment, then design and execute lab testing to gather the data necessary for technical support. In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseSkilled and practically experienced in analogue electronics, preferably with discrete component knowledge Ability to interpret whole or part customer circuits to enable technical discussions around passive component performanceBTEC / HNC / HND, BS degree preferably in Electronics / Electrical Engineering or related subject, or with appropriate experiencePractical experience with electrical & electronic circuits to facilitate laboratory testingAble to manage large amounts of data whilst ensuring very high levels of accuracyExperience in Microsoft office packages (word, excel etc).Strong writing skills suited to writing and formatting datasheets and customer orientated technical notes.Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced workplaceStrong attention to detail and propensity for accuracy of work productStrong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skillsSelf-directed, highly professional and collaborativeWillingness to learn new skills and develop in the workplaceStrong analytical and problem solving skillsIT or coding experience usefulLab or test experience valuable