Mechanical Design Engineer

CSA Catapult Newport United Kingdom Advanced Packaging Hybrid

Company Description

Within CSA Catapult we look beyond the status quo. We look to employ people based on ability and attitude; we measure what you deliver and how you do it. We encourage collaboration in everything we do as we value the diversity of thought that we each bring to every challenge.

Who are we? The next wave of emerging technologies will have an enormous impact on our lives. 5G communications will enable a host of new and exciting applications such as connected autonomous vehicles and multimedia services. Increasing demand for clean energy will require new electricity networks, while advanced sensing will open-up new opportunities for health diagnostics and security. These developments will be underpinned by Compound Semiconductor (CS) technologies.

We are a Not for Profit organisation; here to help the UK economy grow, and we work across the UK with a range of industry sectors from automotive to medical, and from digital communications to aerospace. Through employing leading minds and investing in technology, we help bridge the gap between idea and implementation by removing the barriers often faced by SMEs.

We are small company but undergoing rapid growth and so we need to expand our Packaging team with an individual who will support the design of packages for all three technical divisions: Photonics, RF and Microwave, and Power Electronics.

CSA Catapult is committed to supporting and upholding diversity, equality, and inclusion in everything we do. A commitment to embrace and advocate for inclusion is an essential part of all roles.

Position

Purpose of the Post

To provide mechanical design leadership and expertise, that will enable the realisation of ideas and designs on multi-discipline projects.

Requirements

Main duties and responsibilities:

Collaborating with engineers and designers across the business to solve complex problems
Generating detailed design concepts based on engineering principles, utilising 3D CAD to create models, assemblies and component drawings
Contribution to concept & idea development by research into new technologies, processes and materials
Specification of the mechanical and manufacturing attributes of design concepts
Support the creation of prototypes
Conduct laboratory tests, processes and report results to the senior staff
Provide technical support
Desire to learn and develop (quick learner) to new techniques and laboratory practices
Able to follow practises, polices, and health and safety roles
Good written and verbal communication skills
Maintain and calibration of laboratory equipment (appropriate training will be provided)
Make sure lab supplies are available
Able to work in a cleanroom and fast environment
Writing reports, SOPs and summaries if asked
Collecting preparing and testing samples

Qualifications and Experience:

Good degree in product design/mechanical engineering
Industry experience with a product design orientation
Strong 3D CAD skills, SolidWorks (preferred), CATIA, Siemens NX
Good understanding of manufacturing principles at the millimetre scale - CNC Machining, Injection Moulding, Sheet Metal, 3D printing etc
Understanding of Microelectronic manufacturing techniques would be beneficial
Good knowledge stress and thermal simulations and management in packaging
Excellent teamwork and communication skills and be able to interface with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams to gather and translate requirements into technical specifications
Strong problem-solving ability
Excellent time management and ability to manage your own workload on multiple projects
Expertise in FEA simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS)
Knowledge in one or more of the following technologies: Opto-electronics, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave.
Knowledge of product design for harsh environments
Experience of rendering/visualisations
Enthusiasm, drive, commitment and ability to use your initiative
A desire to learn and develop

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What do we offer?

£49,500 salary pro rata (FTE) depending on your experience.
A non-contractual bonus scheme to allow everyone to share in our success
Life Assurance – 4 times your annual salary
Scottish Widows pension scheme – you put in 5% and we’ll put in 10%
28 days leave in addition to 8 bank holidays
37.5 hour full time working week
A generous private medical insurance scheme for you and your family
A cashback scheme for your eye tests and dental treatment
Payment for a professional membership each year
Holiday purchase scheme
Flexible working – we operate core hours of 10-4. The balance of your hours can be worked around what works for you
Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work schemes

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