Junior Engineer Reading, England
Job description
About Occuity
At Occuity, we are pioneering ground-breaking technological solutions to alleviate some of humanity’s greatest healthcare challenges by developing technology that takes instant health diagnostic information simply by looking in the eye. With our clear vision and values, a world-leading team of experts, 9 international patents and more pending, we are developing a hugely innovative range of products that will improve the lives of millions of people around the world. Healthcare challenges are there to be solved and at Occuity, we have the vision and the technical ability to succeed. Occuity’s aim is for our accessible, non-contact, mobile diagnostic health devices to make repetitive, invasive monitoring a thing of the past.
At Occuity, we value being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and we have an incredible team of people helping us do just that. Our employees are excited to be part of a team that thrives in a culture of innovation and imagination. Our success means that we are now expanding at a rapid pace and we are seeking truly exceptional people to join our team. We are looking for trailblazers, visionaries and the naturally inquisitive; those who can challenge and those who can inspire. At Occuity, every single person has a voice - and a vital contribution to make to our success.
If this sounds like you, why not join us on our journey?
The Role
We are seeking a development engineer to support the development of our new generation of portable, handheld diagnostic medical devices. This is a hands-on role that offers a unique opportunity to be an integral part of this new and innovative company at a very early stage. This will allow the successful candidate to be involved in many aspects of the business, significantly broadening their experience and allowing them to grow with the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Production and assembly of test systems, jigs and fixtures
- Designing and conducting experiments and writing technical reports
- Assisting and carrying out design activities using CAD
- Using prototyping to test design concepts
- Risk management/carrying out FMEA activities with the wider team
- Generation of design documentation including specifications, technical drawings, test and assembly procedures
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2:1 Honours degree in Engineering or physical sciences
- A strong appreciation of statistics and experiment design
- Data processing, analysis and presentation skills
- Previous experience with MATLAB
- Experience of working in a team to tight deadlines
- Appreciation of working within a highly regulated quality system, preferably medical
- Basic knowledge of working on design/process FMEA
- A willingness to travel to customers and suppliers where necessary
Desirable
- Hands on experience working with small or delicate components
- Appreciation for electronics and/or optics
- Experience of using rapid prototyping techniques
- Appreciation and desire to work across the full product lifecycle - from concept to design to manufacture
- Understanding of process capability and optimising manufacturing methods
- Knowledge of design for manufacture techniques, including injection moulding, precision CNC machining and assembly processes
- A confident user of 3D CAD tools - preferably Onshape
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic and passionate, with a love of technology and product design
- Self-motivated, persistent and collaborative - you have a “can-do” attitude
- A keen eye for detail
- Tenacious and persistent, with a determination to go the extra mile to see all projects through to completion
- Equally capable of working independently or as part of a team
- An excellent communicator - you are adept at information sharing and contributing towards an open, positive team atmosphere
- You are excited about the prospect of making a real difference to people’s health around the world
Equality and Diversity
Occuity is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
Further details on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy can be found online
