Senior Sensor Development Engineer

Overview

PragmatIC is seeking an experienced Sensor Development Engineer to join its expanding R&D team in Sedgefield. Reporting to the Pathfinding Manager, the Senior Sensor Development Engineer will be responsible for leading and coordinating the development of PragmatIC’s sensor technology within the R&D team while working closely with external development partners, as well as PragmatIC’s design, test development, product and process integration groups.

Key tasks

• Shape and lead next generation sensor technology development projects.
• Day to day management, coordination and decision making related to development activities
• Day to day management of critical sensor technology development projects
• Dissemination of relevant summaries, reports, data sets and documentation to key stakeholders.

Qualifications and training

• Degree or post-graduate in Microelectronics, MEMS, Physics, materials science or another relevant discipline; or equivalent experience

Skills and experience

• Experience in the development of sensor systems, including sensor modelling, fabrication and characterisation
• Project management experience (advantage)
• In depth knowledge of thin film and semiconductor physics, technologies, characterisation techniques (advantage)
• In depth knowledge of sensor systems development, including modelling, fabrication and characterisation
• Strong background in microfabrication and metrology techniques including photolithography, dry and wet etching, PVD, CVD, ALD, SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, etc.
• Experience in DC and AC electrical tests and associated data analysis statistical methods and tools
• Knowledge and understanding of semiconductor fabrication techniques.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and progress multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal within team and external facing.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Enthusiasm and pragmatism

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, during a very exciting period at the company.