Development Engineer

at  Edwards Ltd

DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Functional area: Engineering
Country: UK - United Kingdom
City: Bristol
Company name: Edwards Ltd
Date of posting: Nov 14, 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Engineer to join Edwards abatement solutions in Clevedon.
Edwards are the world leader in developing and manufacturing abatement systems for the Semi-conductor industry and a part of the Atlas Copco Group, which affords employees access to potential opportunities worldwide. Edwards solutions are necessary for manufacturing processes including semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar. We are an environmental company, that enables clients to reduce their greenhouse gases which are produced when manufacturing micro-chips.
We are Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognise bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where we all have a sense of belonging and purpose. Being an employer in a male-centric industry. Our aim is to encourage more diversity into our workplace. We have a comprehensive suite of family ready policies, including flexible working, shared parental leave, a private express room for new mothers and a fertility policy.
We’re proud to partner with InnovateHer, an organisation dedicated to championing diversity and empowering young women in tech. Together, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and inspiring the next generation of innovators. You can read more on InnovateHer here: https://www.innovateher.co.uk/
Many of our roles can work onsite/remote or a combination. We are open to all candidates applying on a part- or full-time basis.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• A minimum 2:2 Engineering degree or demonstrated industry experience with other engineering qualifications. Mechotronics or mixed Mechanical with strong knowledge of electrical or electronics is prefered.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical design concepts and system testing.
• Familiarity with safety assessments, compliance standards, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in product development methodologies, including requirements gathering, design, validation, and manufacturing transition.
• Experience with system characterisation, testing, and failure analysis techniques.
• Good communicator and have excellent fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong communication skills, organisational awareness, and impact.
• Influencing, communication, presentation and negotiating skills, both internally and externally

• To participate in HAZOP/DFMEA studies and use risk analysis techniques according to best practice ensuring that resulting actions are included in a verification test plan, factory acceptance test or final test and commissioning document.
• To carry out/participate in and record risk assessments as required in the execution of a project.
• To support the introduction of new products onto the factory flow line and where necessary on customers’ sites.
• To ensure engineering changes are concluded in accordance with the planned schedule.
• Type testing and compliance testing of designs, including design of experiment.
• Perform engineering calculations and undertake medium to complex FEAs in support of the design.
• Design Engineering – to design and develop all mechanical aspects of a product range.
• Design Reviews – to participate in design reviews (specification, concept, model and critical).
• To generate innovative ideas and contribute to new processes and product improvements.
• To escalate any foreseen technical risks to the senior development engineer.