Job Description

Design / Development Engineer

Wotton under Edge

up to £38,000 depending on experience

Renishaw is a global leader in the design and development of inspection probe technology and metrology systems. Due to organisational growth, we are recruiting a Design / Development Engineer to join the Encoder Products Division (EPD) at our HQ in Wotton-under-Edge.

As a Design / Development Engineer at Renishaw, you'll be involved in the engineering of miniaturised optical and electro-mechanical products, including optical encoder measurement systems used in automated motion control systems to deliver sub-micron position feedback.

You'll be given the chance to impart your knowledge and be part of a diverse team of engineers supporting and improving existing products, encouraged to interface with new product and manufacturing teams across the business.

Our products and services are used in applications as diverse as the automotive and aerospace industries to military and consumer electronics. We operate in an environment that promotes autonomy and creativity with people who can deliver quality within set timelines.

Responsibilities

• Developing prototype designs to meet new customer requirements or improve product performance.

• Design of experiments, investigating issues and testing performance.

• Interpreting results from large sets of production data.

• Using simulation, modelling and analytical techniques to support product design and problem investigation.

• Working closely with manufacturing engineers to support and improve manufacture and assembly systems and processes.

Key Requirements

• A degree in an engineering subject or physics or equivalent.

• Possess problem solving skills and have a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.

• Practical and theoretical approach to projects.

• Flexibility in changing project requirements.

• Demonstrable interest / background in system design and engineering.

• A valid UK driving license.

     

Desirable requirements

• Familiarity with design and analysis tools such as CAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, PowerBI, Minitab. 

• Knowledge or experience in design, development or manufacture of high volume miniaturised optical-electronic systems and assemblies.

We are ultimately looking to recruit a passionate individual with an interest in developing a career as a system-focused design and development engineer. You’ll be immersed in engineering design and practical activities relating to the development of optical and electro-mechanical products. Skills will be tested, and your personal development will be encouraged. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have some experience as a design and development engineer we would like you to apply.

Benefits 

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join Renishaw Health Trust (Aviva) and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
 
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
 
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 490384 or recruitment@renishaw.com.

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Requisition Number:

R9877 Design / Development Engineer (Open)