Instrumentation Control Engineer

FlexEnable is a world leader in flexible electronics whose technology enables a wide range of applications in display, AR/VR optics, and other plastic liquid crystal systems. The company provides materials, technology, and services to its growing list of customers, enabling new product paradigms and use cases for a range of applications across consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare.

FlexEnable is currently seeking an Instrumentation Control Engineer to join the Optical Electrical Test Team. The main purpose of the role is to work as part of a small team providing support for optoelectronic testing of module and system units. This is a hands on, practical role, working alongside inquisitive, innovative and exceptional engineers and reporting into the Applications Director. The incumbent will be a key member of the test team, supporting the activities of the engineers within the team and proactively contributing to standardisation and continuous improvement of test routines.

Responsibilities of the role:

• To develop, test and maintain software for instrument control and equipment.
• To integrate software with hardware components.
• To create user interfaces for controlling and monitoring instruments.
• To debug and troubleshoot software/hardware as required.
• To work with team members to optimise the system performance.
• To document and control software.
• To potentially lead customer facing projects.
• To ensure software and all associated working practices adhere to health, safety and quality standards.

Experience that will be utilised in the role :

• Experience in Python, MATLAB and/or C#, SQL.
• Experience with instrument control within a test laboratory or technical environment.
• Desirable to have database experience.
• Willingness to learn and perform some optoelectronics testing as required.
• Flexible approach to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
• The ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate in a professional, clear, precise and effective manner-strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skill, including the ability to build effective working relationships with different individuals.
• Structured, organised and detail oriented in approach.

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