Research And Development Assistant Kettering, England
Job description
In2tec are known for solving the most challenging problems, breaking down barriers around fit, weight, shape, look and feel, and optimising electronic design solutions for performance and cost for the most demanding of customers across motorsport, prestige automotive, defence, aerospace and medical.
We provide the full range of electronics expertise in house – from concept and design through to engineering and project management. This, combined with our high quality manufacturing facilities in the UK and in Asia, means we’re uniquely placed to deliver elegant solutions to the highest standards.
Our solutions weigh less, take up less space, offer better connectivity, durability and reliability, while requiring less components (often cutting costs) compared to our competitors. This is possible because of our patented technology and over 30 years’ experience on the forefront of cutting-edge electronics.
Why work with us?
We are committed to sustainability. Proudly providing ecological electronic solutions that are up to 90% recyclable. We are market-leaders in flexible electronics allowing adventurous product design in every sector.
The Role:
We are currently looking for a Research and Development Assistant to work within our new ReUSE group within the engineering team at our Innovation Hub in Kettering. ReUSE, a registered trademark, is the term used to cover a series of patented materials and processes that deliver high levels of sustainable, recyclable and reusable electronics. Today over one billion tonnes of electronics enters ewaste every year globally. By applying ReUSE principles and materials to just a fraction of 1% of this would facilitate over 2 billion tonnes of CO2e being saved annually.
Ideally suited to a physics, material sciences, or electronics graduate, the role will focus on ecological materials and process developments in order to make a real and global impact in delivering sustainable electronics methods of assembly and manufacture.
Skills and experience
· Organised and structured – Capable of being able to design and run experiments within an organised structure for optimum efficiency in a tidy/safe manner.
· Understanding of the scientific method – To understand how one experiment’s conclusion leads to the next hypothesis and the importance of controlling variables with rigour.
· Logical – Able to draw conclusions from the data and challenge that data.
· Ability to think outside the box/creative problem solver – Help to think up new ways of approaching experiments, new equipment, processes etc.
· Practical/hands on – Able to set up equipment and execute the experiments.
· Hands on approach – Ability to learn and use new equipment both automated and manual
· Rudimentary knowledge of physics/chemistry/engineering/electronics - Needed to understand what is happening within the experiment.
· An interest in how things work – Fundamental to be naturally curious, interested and even derive pleasure from finding things out.
· Good numeracy and working knowledge of Word/Excel and PCs in general
The Role:
Occupational areas
Engineering & Production, Science & Research
Salary description
- Basic salary £20-25K dep. on experience.
- Employee EV scheme
- 22 days holiday entitlement plus statutory.
- Free onsite electric car charging is provided.
- Potential development study support package for the right candidate.
Unfortunately the role does not support remote working
About In2tec Limited
Main business: : Engineering & Production
At In2tec we are known for solving the most challenging problems, breaking down barriers around fit, weight, shape, look and feel, and in providing optimised, ecologically responsible, electronic solutions delivering performance and cost. We are committed to sustainability. Proudly providing electronics that are up to 90% recyclable. We are market-leaders in flexible electronics. Allowing adventurous product design in every sector.
We provide the full range of electronics expertise in house – from concept and design through to engineering and project management. This, combined with our high-quality manufacturing facilities in the UK and in Asia, means we’re uniquely placed to deliver elegant solutions as part of a seamless supply chain for the most discerning of clients in motorsport, prestige automotive, banking and medical, to name but a few.
Our solutions weigh less, take up less space, offer better connectivity, durability, and reliability, while requiring less components (often cutting costs) than our competitors. This is possible because of our patented technologies and over 30 years’ experience at the forefront of cutting-edge electronics and continual research and development.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kettering, NN16 8TD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
