FT Technologies is a market-leading SME based in Surrey and Madrid, specialising in designing and manufacturing ultrasonic wind sensors – also known as anemometers or air-flow sensors. FT ultrasonic wind sensors are unique because we use acoustic resonance to measure wind speed, direction, and temperature using an acoustic wave resonated inside a small cavity.
The wind energy industry is growing, and FT is growing with it; this is your place if you care about sustainability and the green revolution. In the last decade, we have tripled in size. We employ around 120 brilliant minds who contribute to our mission: to engineer invention through curiosity and creativity using our core technology.
The development of our current technology will enable us to serve our existing customers in wind energy better. The invention of new products and manufacturing technology, with significant company investment and growth, will offer our wind sensors' unique strengths to meteorology, marine and defence customers.
- Responsible to the Principal Engineer
- Key contacts include the Director of R&D, Engineering Team, Facilities, Health & Safety.
- Located in Sunbury-on-Thames (Hybrid optional)
- 40 hours per week (Flexi-time)
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
As part of the Engineering Team, your responsibilities will include:
Health & Safety
- Act as Safety Representative for the Engineering Department
- Write and keep up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures for the use of laboratories equipment, and train users to follow SOPs and safety guidance
- Write and review Risk Assessments and COSHH assessments for the use of laboratories equipment, train users and monitor compliance
- Work with Facilities and the Health & Safety advisor to ensure the good standard of the laboratories and equipment through regular Health & Safety inspections and the timely completion of actions
- As appointed Radiation Protection Supervisor for ionising radiation equipment: supervise the operation and maintenance of Engineering ionising radiation equipment in accordance with the Local Rules, and monitor that staff observe the Local Rules for the safe use of ionising radiation equipment
- Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures, including reporting any accidents or near misses, to help ensure the workplace remains a safe environment at all times
- Ensure compliance with current Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation
Laboratories and equipment
- Act as 5S lead for the laboratories through 5S inspections and engagement with laboratories users
- Promote the adherence to 5S methodology in the laboratories and workplace, and identify and implement continuous improvements for best practice
- Ensure that work areas and equipment are kept in a safe, tidy and ordered fashion
- Schedule maintenance and repair work, which may be planned, preventative or as a consequence of an emergency breakdown
- Schedule and organise routine calibration and service procedures for all relevant equipment
- Supervise and inspect work of contractors undertaking service and calibration of equipment
- Create and maintain battle plans for equipment and essential services failure
- Assist with machinery and equipment installations
Testing
- Design test procedures, processes and light equipment to expand the capabilities of the laboratories
- Assist with the definition, coordination, set-up, running, results logging and reporting of tests required for Engineering work e.g. measurements, lightning, environmental and reliability testing
- Perform engineering analysis, design, plan, review and validation for projects as required in collaboration with design engineers
- Compile requirements specification for labs design tasks
- Implement and test design solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness
- Support product design and development lifecycle with test planning and guidance on test methodologies
Skills, Ability and Experience (Essential)
- A minimum of HND or BSC in electronics or related field
- Hands-on laboratory experience or relevant skills acquired in a research, academic, or industrial environment (relevant experience or skills are considered only those gained in an Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Environmental Lab).
- Experience in a specialized field such as instrumentation engineering and knowledge of environmental test equipment is highly preferred.
- Python scripting
- Knowledge of electronics and instrumentation related to sensor performance.
- Knowledge of Q.A. including:
- Dcumentation
- Reviews
- Validatin
- Change
- Configuration management
Personal Qualities
We're looking for quality-focused individuals with an excellent analytical and problem-solving approach, a conscientious mindset, and the capacity to develop a good understanding of end-user requirements and your role's impact on the overall business objectives. Due to the nature of the projects, you must be able to work independently and be a team player able to work cross-functionally with other departments; strong communication (both verbal and written) and organisation are key.
Why work with us?
As well as a competitive salary, we offer:
- Non-contributory pension plan, 9% company contribution
- Life assurance scheme
- Private health care plan
- Optional hybrid working pattern of one day per week from home OR 3 additional days holiday per annum (role dependent)
- 24 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after one year's service, plus all bank and public holidays
- Flexi-time for days worked in the office
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme
- Travel schemes: Season ticket or Cycle-to-work
- Subsidised gym membership
- Sponsored professional study support