Senior Mechatronics Engineer – Flexible IC’s

Overview

Pragmatic is a world leader in semiconductor innovation, revolutionising semiconductor fabrication with ultra-low-cost, flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) technology that makes it quick and easy to embed intelligence almost anywhere. Our revolutionary technology uses thin-film semiconductors to create flexible integrated circuits that are thinner than a human hair, and are significantly cheaper and faster to produce than silicon chips. With rapid cycle times that substantially accelerate time to market, our foundry provides high-volume fabrication at a fraction of the cost of silicon, and with significantly lower environmental impact. Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere will touch our technology throughout their everyday lives. We are a team of passionately innovative people designing and manufacturing products that solve a range of global problems encountered every day, with our core values truly embedded in all our business processes and decisions. Pragmatic is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with our first fab operating in Sedgefield, and a second fab at our new 15-acre Pragmatic Park site in Durham.

As a result of an internal promotion, we are on the search for an individual to apply mechanical and electronics expertise in designing and developing bespoke test fixtures/rigs/bespoke machines to meet engineering requirements for our range of Flex IC’s. You are taking the design through from concept drawings to build, commissioning and sign-off.

You shall be working with internal teams/program managers to define the fixtures/rigs/bespoke machines requirements and plan the timing & build rigs.  Throughout the planning and build phase, you will regularly update the relevant stakeholder to ensure that the projects are delivered on time to the project’s scheduled milestones.  You will be responsible for all documentation related to your projects, such as SOPs, Risk assessments.

When it is impossible to build a project in-house, you will work with suppliers to specify and oversee the manufacturing (prototype and production) and testing of prototyping hardware.

The ideal candidate should have experience in mentoring apprentices, technicians & engineers, offering guidance on mechanical design, PCB design and automation. The ability to explain complex concepts clearly and inspire professional growth is essential for this role.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Design & build Probe Heads, jigs & fixtures
• Troubleshoot faults on electromechanical fixtures
• Writing SOP, machine/process risk assessments
• Work with teams across Technology and Operations to understand their hardware needs and work to address them.
• Fully document projects through their development: Requirements, Specifications, Verification, Validation, Operation, Safety.

Qualifications & Training

Degree in Electronics, Engineering, or related field

Essential Skills and Experience

• Confident user of CAD tools for mechanical design such as: Autodesk Inventor
• Confident user of PCB design tools such as: Altium or Eagle
• Desing reviews through mechanical assembly & simulations in Autodesk Inventor
• Good understanding of signal integrity, shielding, noise, Impedance matching
• Test probe fixtures design with pogo pins
• Electromechanical design experience (magnetic actuators & sensors, optical scanners & sensors, loadcells).
• Strong ability to create mechanical drawings for external machine houses
• C/C++
• Hands-on experience using Arduino, Raspberry Pi
• Understanding of various communication protocols, such as I2C, SPI, GPIB etc
• Setup Stepper/servo motors
• Ability to progress on multiple projects in parallel
• Good soldering and rework skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of the safety requirements around mechatronic systems
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and progress multiple projects simultaneously

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience in writing software for PLC controls systems in Ladder Logic
• Python
• LabView
• Knowledge of reel-to-reel handling equipment such as that used in RFID inlay manufacturing.
• Good understanding of machine vision (Keyence, Cognex etc.)
• Comfortable with using Git or related tools for version control

Pragmatic is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.