About this role
A need has arisen for a highly motivated senior development engineer to work within PragmatIC’s cutting edge, expanding R&D team. If you are experienced in managing R&D projects and leading technology development activities including materials screening, process development and process integration, then this is the role for you! You will have a solid understanding of the fabrication and evaluation of thin films, micro-electronics and/or MEMS. Key tasksManage research and development projects and activitiesLead complex experimental work, encompassing;Detailed process flows, and device fabricationTest, analysis and interpretation of device electrical performanceRefinement of processesEvaluate process, device and technology requirements working closely with colleagues to introduce new technologies, resolve technical challenges and identify improvement opportunitiesQualifications and trainingDemonstrable experience in a similar industrial or academic roleA degree (or equivalent experience) in electronic engineering, physics, materials science or chemistryGood computer literacy skills including documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentationsSkills and experienceA track record of innovation and problem-solving in the field of micro- and nano-electronicsDetailed knowledge of micro- or nano-scale device fabrication and characterisation techniquesDetailed knowledge of the measurement techniques and analysis skills associated with thin film and micro-electronic devicesA practical “hands-on” approach to problem solvingA critical, questioning approach to the analysis of complex trial dataAbility to work well with team members, industrial project partners and customersAbility to work independently and with minimal supervisionWillingness to work under pressure to tight deadlinesClear understanding of the commercial considerations in research work