Applied Scientist Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Job description
Applied Scientist
Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Hybrid Working
Permanent, Full-Time
Reporting to: Principal Scientist
Applied Sciences Group
ROLE PURPOSE - WHAT TO EXPECT DAY TO DAY
This role will require travel to China from time to time and sits within the Applied Sciences group our Scientists are focused on supporting the technical development of new and existing products for the core businesses of the Camlin Group. Camlin has a strong product range with a proven track record in the global market but remains focussed on enhancing the capabilities of the Camlin group through innovation and new technologies. The existing products we develop and support include Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) for HV asset monitoring, fault and load management devices for LV distribution networks, and gas sensors used for optimising processes in Biogas/Biomethane plants.
As an Applied Scientist at Camlin, you will be a highly motivated technical expert engaged in the design and development of innovative products and processes, technology evaluation, proof-of-concept, application exploration, rapid prototyping and continuous problem solving. It is therefore vital that you have innate curiosity, a strong appetite for technology, and a determination to achieve success. You will always look for new ways to improve or do things differently, and use your extensive knowledge and experience to solve complex technical problems in the most efficient manner. To be successful in this role, you must be inquisitive, listen to learn, and question the status quo.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong technical acumen, with broad technical & scientific experience.
- Strong analytical skills and a logical problem solver.
- Proven ability to pursue research & development independently.
- Willingness to put forward ideas for open debate.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Initiative and creative ways of working.
- A solid attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Customer focus (both external and internal customers).
- Willingness to develop new skills necessary to achieve business goals.
REQUIRED CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
- Masters or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent.
DESIRABLE
- Sound knowledge and experience in data analysis and algorithm development.
- Experience working at a systems level on complex electromechanical devices.
- Experience using programming in command and control of devices.
- Previous industry experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment.
- Practical experience with Spectroscopy and/or Optical Engineering knowledge.
OUR VALUES – WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- We work together - We know that working collaboratively will help us reach our shared goals faster, so we always look for ways to help each other.
- We believe in people - Here at Camlin, our people are central to what we do and what we can achieve. And as we move towards becoming industry and customer ‘partners’ that’s even more important. We trust our team members to do their best and be supportive.
- We won’t accept the ‘way it’s always been done’ - Since Camlin’s inception, we’ve been curious, inquisitive, and always want to improve. Thinking differently is in our DNA and we love solving tough challenges.
- We listen to learn - Whether it’s our customers, our markets, or each other, we ask questions and listen to the answers so we can learn and improve.
- We’re trying to do the right thing - We take responsibility for our actions and take decisions based on what’s right for people, profit and planet.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Camlin Group is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.
Camlin develops and delivers full vertically integrated enterprise solutions and services to our customers in the Energy and Rail sectors. With the objective to optimize critical infrastructure Camlin continues to engineer innovative systems to acquire and process signals through advanced sensing technology combined with our ability to provide insights to the condition and performance of the critical assets through advanced Machine Learning and AI techniques. These insights are incorporated into enterprise level software and IT solutions and deployed in the cloud or at the edge as required.
The nature of the products provided by Camlin are of necessity high added value and require highly skilled competent engineers and technologists to create and manage these business-critical systems.
As of today, the Camlin operation spans over 20 countries across the globe.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary & range of company benefits
- Smart / Remote Working
- Wellness programmes
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
