Applications Engineer - In-Process Monitoring
Job Description
Applications Engineer – In Process Monitoring
Ref:
Department:
Applications
Line Manager:
Chris Smith
Reports:
None
Location:
Unit 7, Park Valley Court
Huddersfield
HD4 7BH
Employment Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
If contractor: Inside/Outside IR35?
N/A
If Contractor: Has a Status Determination Statement been completed (To Attach)
N/A
Hours:
Hybrid?: Y/N - Split
38 hours per week
Mon – Thurs: 8.30 – 17.30
Friday: 8.30 – 15.00
Yes – Some flexibility to WFH when possible.
Salary band/Remuneration/Rate:
£40K - £45K
Associated benefits package:
- Holiday – 25 Days plus Bank Holidays
- Benefits (TBC)
Candidate location:
Ideally Local
Will consider relocators: Yes/No
Relocation support: Yes/No
Relocation parameters: (TBC)
Beyond 50 Miles
Locate within 25 Miles
Sponsorship/Visa Support
Yes/No
Overview/Purpose/Background:
The Applications Engineer will be responsible for developing the IR and SLS monitoring systems from their current prototype state to a reliable commercial product.
Working towards automated defect detection and closed loop control for both Infra-Red and Structured Light Systems. Collaborating with our sponsored UoS PhD Student working on machine learning & control.
Supporting customer in-process monitoring applications such as Siemens, Fraunhofer and Innsbruck. And development of Wayland VIEW.
Job description/Responsibilities:
- Continued development of IR monitoring prototype through to final commercial product
- SLS prototype maturation
- Carry out real time testing and monitoring through experimental builds
- Collect and analyse data from testing and report findings
- Make changes to and improve system design
- Provide ongoing support to sponsored student and work on machine learning & control
- Provide support to customers for in-process monitoring applications
- Ongoing development of Wayland VIEW monitoring application
Skills & Experience
- A solid understanding of AM processes
- Conversant with the inspection of AM processed parts
- Basic knowledge of material science
- Experience of in-process monitoring systems
- Camera and IR systems experience
- Expertise in additive manufacturing defects
- Excellent mathematical ability
- Experience using MathCAD
- Familiar with programming/scripting languages – Python, C++ etc
Qualifications/Certifications:
- Degree in a relevant engineering subject such as Metallurgy, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Possibly a PhD in specialist field relating to AM (Not essential)
Desirable Skills:
- An understanding of Electron Beam AM technologies
- Practical experience & ability to run AM machines
- Ability to make changes to cameras in real-time
- Experience of AI routines for data analysis/correlation
- XCT microscopic scanner experience
Core Competencies:
- Excellent numerical and literacy skills
- Confident analysis and interpretation of data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commercially aware and cost conscious
- Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
- Self-motivated, independent, with ability to adapt to fast-paced environment
- Works effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Key Performance Indicators:
- Able to deliver results within budget and to agreed deadlines
- Internal and external stakeholder and customer satisfaction
- Deliver system improvements that meet company and commercial requirements
- Communicates effectively within team and across other departments
- Adheres to company standards and procedures
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Meltham, Huddersfield
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Applications Engineer - In-Process Monitoring
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