Sensing Applications Engineer

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sensing Applications Engineer role within Gencoa Ltd. Based at our offices in Speke, Liverpool, this is a full time, permanent position, reporting into the Technical Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall product and application support of sensing products within the Company's portfolio.

Main responsibilities

• On and offsite customer support activities such as training and troubleshooting.
• Primary technical point of contact within Gencoa for the sensing product portfolio.
• Experimental testing and development of new sensing products.
• Perform experimental performance characterisation, data collection and analysis.
• Responsible for industry trials and implementation of product demos.
• Responsible for developing new applications for Gencoa's sensor products.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with the required standard to ensure conformance to the engineering specification and for promoting a product safety culture in the organisation.
• Assistance in general R&D and Company activities.

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * A-Level in Maths or Physics essential.

• Batchelor's or Masters degree in Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or Physics desirable.

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 1 years' experience in an Engineering or Physics related role essential.
• A minimum of 1 years' experience in automation essential.
• Experience in a Vacuum engineering industry desirable.
• Experience of working in a customer facing role desirable.

Skills & Aptitude Required:

Essential:

• High level IT systems proficiency.
• Innovative design thinking.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Solution driven.
• Report writing skills.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Desirable:

• Background in hard sciences- Physics or Maths.
• A technical or scientific knowledge of plasma diagnostics.
• Programming language skills (Python, Matlab, C++).

Characteristics Required:

• Strong team player and collaborative
• Progressive
• Energetic / Dynamic
• Innovative
• Articulate, both in written and spoken communication
• Able to communicate effectively with the public
• Quality focused
• Use of initiative
• Quick learner

Pulled from the full job description

• Sick pay
• Life insurance
• Free parking
• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs, * Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Gencoa Ltd. was established in Liverpool in June 1995 and has built a market leading position with >95% export sales. Gencoa is a customer-focused Company providing expert solutions for the vacuum coating sector throughout the world. For over 25 years, Gencoa has been perfecting its range of magnetron sputter cathodes and plasma deposition components, in addition to the introduction of process control and sensing products. Key drivers of the business are identified as customer service, innovation, collaboration, high quality products and the Company's own employees. These drivers are key to supporting our existing customers and quickly identifying new opportunities to drive growth. The Company is committed to developing the highest standards of customer service, quality and continuous improvement. As part of this journey, the Company has been 9001: 2015 accredited since 2016.