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At Eurotech, you'll be a member of a dynamic international team with opportunities for professional growth, learning, and collaboration. Our multi-national employees with their ideas, expertise and passion for their work contribute to the successful achievement of Eurotech's strategic goals.

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Eurotech Ltd
3 Clifton Court
Cambridge CB1 7BN
UK

Current Openings

Head of Engineering

Eurotech, a global company that designs, creates and delivers full Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, including services, software and hardware, is seeking a skilled, motivated, and enthusiastic Head of Engineering to be added to its engineering team.

Eurotech IoT products and solutions simplify device and data management by connecting distributed devices through secure and reliable Cloud services. With Eurotech solutions in place, clients have access to the latest open source and standardized software stacks, flexible and rugged Multi-Service IoT Edge Gateways and sophisticated sensors to bring actionable data from the field into business operations.

Main Functions

Ensure the development and delivery of new product developments on time and to budget
Write/review specifications including design criteria, prepare/maintain project plans
Manage a multi-disciplined team of hardware, software and mechanical engineers, based in the UK and Europe while coordinating with other engineering teams within Eurotech Group
Identify quality issues and initiate corrective actions
Ensure a good level of technical support to both existing and new customers
Provide engineering support to the Sales Team to enhance their ability to develop new and existing business, including customer visits as required, both home and abroad
Project management to ensure efficient and timely delivery of engineering projects, adjusting priorities where necessary
In collaboration with Product Management, manage and maintain the product life cycle process
Contribute in development and adoption of Eurotech engineering standards and procedures in coordination with other Engineering Managers and teams in the Group

Other Functions

Development of engineering personnel, ensuring adequate and appropriate training is provided to all staff in order that they acquire and maintain the skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities of their role
Ensure all engineering contractual relationships entered into by the company are appropriate for the needs of the business and within corporate guidelines
Set up and report, on a monthly basis, on departmental and key performance indicators and measures of performance
Keep up to date with current relevant UK, European and North American regulatory approvals and cellular carrier certification requirements, eg., WEEE, RoHS, LVD, RED, REACH, FCC, ISED, PTCRB, AT&T, Verizon
Keep up to date with changes in technology and semiconductor road maps covering, however not limited to, embedded application processors and wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 802.15.4, Cellular, GNSS, LPWA)
Awareness of all Health & Safety and Fire Safety procedures relating to the areas of responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

HND/Degree, or equivalent in an Electronic Engineering related subject, and/or 5 years’ experience within an electronic board design and manufacturing environment
Ability to demonstrate capability in each of the key competence areas above

Preferred Experience and Skills Required

An in-depth technical understanding of electronic systems with hands-on design experience and system engineering knowledge
Possess comprehensive hardware, firmware, operating system knowledge (embedded and conventional, inc. BIOS, DOS, Windows, Linux)
Possess a good understanding and have experience of costings and budgets, including design-to-cost techniques
Previous experience in developing embedded systems for industrial, railways and aftermarket automotive markets with an understanding of the related compliance requirements (e.g. EN50155, eMark, SAE J1455)
Experience of working within a strict ISO9001 quality standard environment
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and their integration in the engineering management is a plus
Possess a proficient understanding of customer relations, objectives and be able to meet their expectations
Ability to explain and simplify complex concepts
Excellent written and spoken English
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a natural ability to work with a variety of personalities
Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines
High degree of initiative - able to operate productively alone and as part of a team
Display enthusiasm and an energetic approach to the role

Personal Characteristics

It is critical that the individual in this role is a highly motivated, self driven person, who is prepared to go the extra ‘mile’ to make a difference as Eurotech has an established reputation for quality products and technical support.

Comments

Cambridge based with travel to customers, suppliers and sub-contractors, both in the UK and overseas, and Group companies as required.

The detail in this job description reflects the key content of the job. However, it is inevitable that, over time, the nature of the job may change, existing duties may no longer be required, and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

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