Within the Design Engineering Department, the Electronics and Embedded Software Engineer will work collaboratively to design and develop the control systems of the generators or supporting technology. You will also work both independently and as a team to research and develop new technologies to make Peak’s generators truly best in class.
Frequently working within, or leading, cross functional teams; you will play a key role in driving the concept design of new products and technologies. Identification and evaluation of new methods, suppliers and processes will be key in improving quality, functionality, performance, and reliability through innovative design.
The role will also involve:
- Developing new technologies suitable for market acceptance, their manufacture and servicing in the field
- Researching industry technology trends to ensure Peak remains at the forefront
- Revising or modifying existing products or components to improve performance or reliability
- Investigating reduction in manufacturing cost through continual improvement and standardisation
- Driving product quality through robust validation and testing of components and generators
- Constructing prototype generators
- Providing prompt technical support to production and service delivery
You will possess strong PCB design and manufacture skills using dedicated software package with experience of developing GUIs and other user interactions. You’ll be educated to degree level in Software/Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience with hands on workshop skills.
The ideal candidate will also possess:
- Strong knowledge of embedded systems, primarily based around STM32 microcontrollers
- Strong knowledge of writing robust code in Embedded C and its development environments e.g., STM32CubeIDE, MATLAB Coder.
- Experience of Internet of Things (IoT) integration and development
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Can do attitude and ability to remain calm and react positively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask with proven problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
Our values are structured around our colleagues, our customers and our service, and while our approach and atmosphere within the business is fun, friendly and informal, our priority is always on delivering successful outcomes for our customers. These company values are what inform and protect our unique culture, which in turn shapes our brand and differentiates us in the eyes of our partners around the world. At the heart of Peak is a focus on ‘doing the right thing’, it’s an informal approach but one which is well-known and understood throughout our business.
Established over 20 years, Peak Scientific is a leading innovator in the design, manufacture and support of high-performance gas generators for analytical laboratories, with direct operations in every continent around the world. This success is a result of a continual focus on manufacturing cutting-edge products and in directly supporting customers across the world with industry-leading service and maintenance. With over 20 overseas offices across every continent and over 550 staff globally, Peak is one of Scotland’s manufacturing success stories of the past decade. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of that, as we move into the next phase of growth, consolidation and global expansion with plans to establish new manufacturing and distribution capacity, both in the UK and internationally.
Now is a great time to join us! This role will be challenging and fast-paced but rewarding and engaging. On offer in return is a fantastic work life and fun balance, a great work environment, plus the chance to make a real contribution to the future growth and success of a global business. If you like the sound of our brand and culture, please click APPLY!
Peak Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their religion and beliefs, race, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability or any other protected classification.