Smart Technology Lead (Electronic Technology Lead)
Exciting opportunity to join our R&D team has just become available for a Smart Technology/Electronic Technology Lead in Basingstoke.
You will lead the Smart Technology team within the European technology group based in Basingstoke, devise appropriate projects and support other groups in Air Products for their electronics needs. You will be running R&D projects for a wide range of applications within Air Products spanning from single cylinders, through segment applications to air separation plants, using the latest technology available.
What will you do?
* Take a leading role in developing new technology as required by the business. This involves finding opportunities for improvement in other parts of the business and identifying solutions or supporting the relevant group in implementing a solution.
* Liaise with internal customers to understand their needs and ensure R&D work matches the business requirements.
* Ensure that electronics work is carried out to the necessary standards including electrical safety & EMC and contribute to best safety practices & hazard reviews.
* Manage a small team of 4, including mentoring employees to ensure they develop their technical skills.
* Instigate and maintain relationships with subcontractors/partners/suppliers and ensure the smooth running of these relationships.
* Ensure the personnel with the correct skillset is hired (employees and contractors) to deliver projects.
How will you do it?
* You will be responsible for R&D and some business decisions related to the Smart Technology group, considering business requirements.
* You will be responsible for obtaining any support services from within Air Products or externally.
* You will be the leading expert adviser on electronics systems, software and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
* Devising appropriate projects which could include exploratory, advanced controls projects or projects run for other groups within Air Products.
* Choosing and developing the appropriate technology for use on projects and offered externally to Air Products.
* Partnerships – selecting who to partner with and developing a portfolio of enabling technologies.
What are we looking for?
* Background in technology such as an electronics engineering degree or closely related subject is essential.
* Broad knowledge of cutting edge digital electronics and software.
* Good engineering work practices, compliance to standards for CE/FCC marking.
* Analog electronics, microprocessor hardware and software (such as STM32 & ‘C’) and application of established RF and wired communication protocols (such as Bluetooth, NFC, ZigBee, TCP/IP, MODBUS).
* Knowledge of IIoT and its protocols.
* Experience with long-life battery powered devices.
* Practical skills in constructing, operating and testing prototype electronics.
* Experience with working with sub-contractors for production and R&D work.
* Ability to lead a team and influence senior management and other stakeholders.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Other, and Information Technology
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and IT System Custom Software Development
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