Sensor Engineer

Role:- Sensor Engineer

Location:-  Doncaster

Salary:- £38,000 - £43,000 Depending upon experience

About the role

Bridon-Bekaert stands at the forefront of global steel rope manufacturing, catering to diverse industries ranging from mining and lifting to oil & gas. With advancing technology comes the opportunity to enhance the monitoring and safety measures for these critical components. We, at Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group (BBRG), seek a dynamic and resourceful engineer to join our team dedicated to pioneering new solutions for rope monitoring sensors across challenging industrial landscapes.

This role promises variety and requires a high level of self-motivation. You'll delve into understanding complex problems, proposing innovative solutions, and steering them through design, prototyping, testing, and validation stages. Ultimately, you'll contribute to delivering solutions not only to BBRG customers but also to our esteemed in-house rope testing facility. This is an engaging role that transcends the confines of a typical desk job!

Embark on a journey where you'll hone your skills across multiple disciplines, including electronics design, CAD, magnetic simulations, image analysis, ultrasound, and beyond. Intrigued? Reach out to us to explore further opportunities.

Responsibilities

As a Sensor Engineer you will

• Research and evaluate relevant sensing technologies for industrial rope products and in general for lifting market.
• Perform electronic design and assembly.
• Analyze data using Python or similar language.
• Apply measurement principles, data validation, and signal/image analysis.
• Utilize Embedded C/Micropython and undertake microcontroller programming.
• Design sensor integration methods for mechanical components and rope systems.
• Collaborate on research programs with the Senior Sensor & Instrumentation Engineer.
• Develop electro-mechanical sensors and instrumentation.
• Project manage development projects, test product prototypes, create test plans, and present findings.
• Participate in R&D and innovation processes.
• Participate in customer interactions and value mapping exercises to determine problem – solution FIT and technologies required.
• Assess new technology feasibility with third parties and collaborate with sensor suppliers for custom solutions.
• Manage project documentation and testing plans.
• Perform additional duties as needed based on project requirements

About You

Essential skills & competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or related field.
• Lifting Industry certifications (nice to have)
• Experience in designing proof of concept (PoC) acquisition systems using Python / MATLAB and microcontrollers
• Sensor data analysis.
• Experience with custom-built firmware and hardware.
• Experience in Windows and Linux OS.
• Hands on electronics skills such as PCB manufacture / soldering etc.
• Experience with CAD software ex. Fusion 360.
• Proficient knowledge of sensors and IoT architecture.
• knowledge of machine learning and AI is a plus.
• Understanding of computing principles, hardware, data formats and security.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English (additional languages are a plus ex. Italian).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, at Bekaert we believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future.

With a heritage of more than 140 years, we continue to strengthen our core competencies that have made Bekaert a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 27,000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and a revenue of €7 billion, we're looking for someone like you to join our team!

Why join us?

• Personal Growth – Let us help you unlock your full potential
• Pioneering – Join us to challenge the impossible
• Creativity - Discover possibilities beyond steel
• Purpose – Drive progress for our planet and people
• Diversity – Together, we create change

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Salary in line with relevant industry experience
• Hybrid Working
• Annual Salary Review
• Company Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Will you dare to take the next step?

Join us to unlock your full potential AND have a true impact in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers