Research & Development Officer

Job Description

Job SummaryThe Hardware R&D Engineer focuses on the research, development, design, and testing of hardware components and systems.Major ResponsibilitiesConceptualization and Design:

• Developing new hardware concepts and designs based on market needs and technological advancements.
• Creating detailed design specifications and schematics for hardware components and systems.

Prototyping And Development

• Building and testing prototypes to validate design concepts and functionality.
• Iterating on designs based on testing feedback to optimize performance, reliability, and cost.

Component Selection And Integration

• Selecting appropriate components and materials for hardware development.
• Integrating different hardware components into cohesive systems.

Testing And Validation

• Conducting rigorous testing to ensure hardware meets performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Analyzing test data and making necessary adjustments to designs.

Project Management

• Managing hardware development projects from concept to production.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including software, firmware, and manufacturing engineers.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Documentation And Reporting

• Documenting design processes, test results, and project progress.
• Preparing technical reports, manuals, and specifications.

Collaboration And Communication

• Working closely with other engineers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of hardware with other system components.
• Communicating technical information effectively to team members and stakeholders.

Innovation And Problem-Solving

• Identifying and resolving hardware design and development issues.
• Staying updated with the latest hardware technologies and integrating them into new designs.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensuring hardware designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Keeping informed about changes in regulations that may impact hardware development.

Maintenance And Support

• Providing support for hardware-related issues in existing products.
• Implementing improvements and upgrades to enhance product performance and longevity.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written.
• Should have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize day-to-day operational/projects activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Able to learn new technologies quickly.
• Demonstrated willingness to keep technical skills and knowledge up to date.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt easily.
• Ability to prioritize and work around deadlines.
• Ability to remain professional, confident and patient always.
• Must be a team player, able to work effectively and contribute value with limited direction
• Strong multitasking skills

Experience

• Strong knowledge (design, programming and commissioning) of controller
• Strong knowledge, experience and a deep understanding of passive RFID technology & concepts and other radio frequency technology a plus (BLE & NFC for example).
• Completes RFID / Non-RFID implementations, training, and post implementation support.
• Learn to identify and troubleshoot issues related to EV powertrains, electrical systems, and software.
• Develop and maintain new advance technology like RFID, UHF Reader, and Data Convertor
• Maintaining a deep understanding of Sensor Techs products, solutions and services.
• Responding to clients inquiries and diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining hardware system and software.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Proficient level in hardware programable Controller
• Experience in robotics/drones/mathematics/control systems
• Must have experience in Water, wastewater and industrial automation projects
• Electrical and electronic basic theory is a must
• Using measuring instruments like AVO meter
• Dealing with high and low voltage circuits
• Troubleshooting and designing electronic PCB as a black box of inputs, outputs, status indicators
• Using electronics interfaces like serial communication, Modbus, OPC, Profibus, RS232, RS485, CAN bus and Profinet
• Experience in robotics/drones/mathematics/control systems
• Data logging, multi-axis motion control, Wi-Fi connectivity, MQTT communication, and increased security measures are just a few of the impressive features offered with this controller.

Required Electronics Skills

• Firmware development
• Power Electronics
• Control applications
• Motor drivers
• Circuit simulation
• PCB design
• PCB manufacturing,
• semiconductor fabrication,
• IoT
• Robotics
• Image processing
• Signal processing
• Telecommunications
• Instrumentation
• FGPA (Field Programmable Gate Array)
• ASIC (Application-specific Integrated Circuit)
• Using electronics interfaces like serial communication, Modbus, OPC, Profibus, RS232, RS485, CAN bus and Profinet

Required Hardware Skill

• Must Know about programmable logic controller: PID Controller
• Ability to work with Processor Board
• Wireless technology like BLE, RFID, UHF, NFC
• Ultrasonic Level Transmitter, Pressure transmitter, Electromagnetic flowmeter, Hydrostatic level transmitter, Ultrasonic flowmeter.
• Electronic components like sensors, proximities, drivers, servo motors.
• HMI Display Panels.
• Motion Control and Drives.

Required Programming Skill

• Ladder Diagram (LD)
• Sequential Function chart (SFC)
• Instruction list (IL)
• Structured Text (ST)
• Linux,
• Verilog, VHDL, or assembly language.
• G-Code
• Matlab Simulink

Required Software SkillExperience with development tools, debuggers, and hardware/software integration

• FloWare
• EasyPC
• Ansys HFSS
• PSIM
• AutoCAD
• PID Controller
• Solid Edge
• IDE
• WinDog,
• WinCC,
• IDA,
• Visual Studio,
• YAT,
• Click PLUS
• Microsoft office 365
• Matlab & Simulink

Minimum Educational QualificationBSc or BE (Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communications), with a techno-commercial background.Minimum Experience02 - 04 years

Keyskills :
serial communication drones mathematics Electronic Components Sensor Tech Instrumentation Autocad Pcb Design structured text YAT Psim FGPA ASIC Instruction list Robotics Industrial Automation Electronic Power Electronics EasyPC HMI Disp

About Company

SamTech Middle East Fz LLC

Job Source: samtech-me.betterteam.com