R & D Engineer

Job description

Job Description PURPOSE OF JOB: (Job Objectives) The R&D Engineering role is focused on the development and qualification of novel electronics cooling solutions for thermal management of next generation hi-tech applications, primarily targeted at the space sector. The role offers a broad scope of development of interdisciplinary skills. The main focus on the thermal and mechanical design, but gives the opportunity to expand skills in testing, test equipment design and manufacturing equipment design. SPECIFIC DUTIES: (List the main areas of responsibility and major activities only) - Responsible for the generation of thermal management solutions to customer’s requirements, potentially with the benefits of CFD analysis. - Managing individual projects allocated. This will involve creating engineering designs using 3D modelling, 2D drawings. Raising PO Requests for materials, equipment and the subsequent responsibility for the prototype build and test - Development of test plans and lab based practical completion of prototype tests - Development of test rig 3D CAD designs, construction and commissioning of the test equipment - To liaise with Production/Manufacturing Engineering to ensu...