Prototyping and Test Engineer

CK Group are recruiting for a Prototyping and Test Engineer to be actively involved in the development of the next generation of force sensing materials, on behalf of a global developer of innovative composite products, to be based at their site in Sedgefield on a permanent basis. Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 pa depending on skill set and experience. The Role: Working with the R&D team, the prototyping and test engineer will be involved in designing, building and maintaining R&D test equipment, including data acquisition tools, signal measurement and processing, and development of control software.   Your responsibilities will include: Develop proof-of-concept product prototypes from the ground up. Develops new and improved testing procedures based on needs and requirements from R&D and Product & Solutions teams. Maintains, supports and enhances capabilities of test equipment and testing processes. Works in collaboration with other members of the R&D team to provide solutions to mechanical/electrical/simulation problems. Works safely in a lab environment including the safe use of complex and varied equipment. Captures innovation and generates patents and/or other IP forms that protect inventions and create value for the company. Your background: A background in engineering, physics, electronics, robotics or similar to degree level or equivalent. Experience of data acquisition and hardware control using at least one of Python,C, C# or C++. Experience of electronic circuit prototyping using breadboards. Experience in successfully designing, planning and building prototype systems which include sensor and/or actuator components, using creative problem solving to develop novel solutions. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence