Electronics Engineer Visa Sponsorship Uk
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Job Purpose
To provide expert support to the University of Glasgow’s Particle Physics Experiment (PPE) Group in supplying readout electronics and high-voltage systems for the Mighty Tracker and Vertex Locator projects, as well as integrating these systems within mechanical constraints, with other electronics systems, and with the LHCb Upgrade II data acquisition system.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development and adaptation of the readout electronic printed circuit boards for the LHCb Upgrade 2 Mighty Tracker and VELO detectors, which will include the use of specific ASICs and FPGAs.
2. Design, build, and test a prototype electro-optical (E/O) readout for the Mighty Tracker, including the creation of a quick and efficient mechanism for validating the readout boards, testing the entire set of links, and ensuring operation.
3. Design and/or test high-speed data transmission (in the GHz range) for the VELO.
4. To give expert support for the design and characterisation of electronics boards, as well as to conduct tests and quality control on printed circuit boards.
5. To define work and accomplish tasks autonomously and report regularly at group meetings, as well as to self-organise, prioritise, and define tasks based on the outline provided by reading technical publications and attending cooperation meetings/workshops.
6. Supervise and/or manage junior team members/students by developing plans and schedules, allocating tasks, and monitoring progress to completion.
7. Collaborate with teams from other European institutions and laboratories.
8. Conduct electronics design/testing and related operations in national and international laboratories.
9. Represent the university at national and international partnership meetings, reporting on work.
10. Collaborate with physicists, engineers, and technicians to establish measuring systems for characterising printed circuit boards and accompanying devices.
Knowledge, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 8 (Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4 Higher National Diploma) or equivalent, (including professional accreditation with applicable formal training), and personal growth experience in electronics engineering or a similar role.
A2 Strong experience in printed circuit board design, including the use of specific design software.
A3 Knowledge of industrial printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly processes, as well as the ability to communicate with commercial organisations to negotiate requirements and production methods
A4 Experience testing semiconductor sensors, printed circuit boards, or equivalent.
Essential for grade seven:
A5 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9, (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent (including professional accreditation with applicable formal training), and personal development experience in a similar or related role(s).
Desirable:
B1 Extensive expertise or qualifications in the area of research or related (for example, a BEng or MEng degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering)
B2 Understanding of electronic dependability models.
Skills
Essential
C1 Design, development, and testing of electronic circuits
C2: Design of printed circuit boards
C3 Test and quality assurance of printed circuit boards
C4 Ability to take a problem or project from conception to completion.
C5 Capability to Take Initiative and Manage Projects C6 Excellent communication and organising abilities.
C7 Excellent technical documentation skills.
C8 Effective scheduling, monitoring, and tracking skills
C9 Understand commercial and budget management skills.
C10 Effective vendor engagement and management skills.
C11 Ability to convey research findings concisely in written reports and vocally during international partnership meetings.
C12 Capability to collaborate with research teams across universities/geographies.
C13 Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
C14 demonstrates collaborative skills.
Desirable
D1 experience in PCB design using tools like Altium and Cadence.
D2 Programming Experience: Python and/or Matlab
D3 Experience with FPGA firmware programming (HDL or equivalent).
D4 Experience with semiconductor simulation programs such as TCAD.
Experience
Essential
E1 Significant job or research experience with the required skill set.
Desirable
F1 Product delivery management, from item conception to delivery.
F2 Vendor involvement and management. F3. Experience in printed circuit board design and operation, as well as device quality control and assurance. (Required if that is what we want to accomplish) F3 A broad set of general engineering skills.
Terms & Conditions.
The annual salary for Grade 6/7 will be £332,332 – £36,024 or £39,347 – £44,263.
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with initial financing of up to two years.
As a member of Team UofG, you will be part of a globally changing, inclusive community that values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.
The University of Glasgow is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are eligible to reside and work in the UK. If you need a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you must first complete the visa route’s eligibility conditions before being awarded a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please keep in mind that if tradeable points are allowed under the Skilled Worker visa criteria, this post may be eligible for sponsorship. For further information, go to https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a respected part of our team, you should expect:
1 A friendly and engaging organisational culture in which your skills are fostered and cultivated, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An good employment package with generous terms and conditions, including 41 days of leave for full-time employees, a pension (pension handbook: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/), benefits, and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to employment.
4 A commitment to your health and well-being, including a complimentary 6-month UofG Sport membership for all incoming University personnel (https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/).
We think that we can only attain our greatest potential by combining the talents of everyone. Our ideals prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all members of our communities, particularly those from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations, as well as those with other protected characteristics who are under-represented at the University. Read more about how the University encourages and integrates all aspects of equality and diversity into our community at https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We support the concepts of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and have bronze, silver, and gold awards throughout the University.
We are investing in our company, and we will also invest in you. More information can be found on our website at https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs.
