Placement Hardware Design Engineer

Sensata Technologies, Inc. Placement Hardware Design Engineer in Antrim, United Kingdom

Sensata Technologies is looking for a Placement Hardware Engineer to be part of a growing team with key customers in one of our highest growth areas in the company - the Heavy Vehicle Off-Road (HVOR) business.

The primary responsibility is to develop and test electronic solutions with opportunities for mission-critical sensor-rich solutions that help our customers safely deliver a cleaner, more efficient, electrified and connected world.

Our customers include the market leading OEMs and world’s most recognizable brands in the commercial vehicle, agriculture equipment, and construction machinery markets.

This role will focus on testing electronic solutions for multiple sensing and electrification applications, systems, machines, devices, and appliances offering a unique challenge in achieving optimal performance from resource-constrained devices.

General Responsibilities

1. Participates in the design and development of equipment processes and systems that may include data networks, communications, and display.
2. Consults with research engineers or scientists and customer representatives to resolve design problems.
3. Assists with the maintenance of technical procedures, documentation, and manuals.
4. May assist technicians and technologists who provide technical support.

Experience / Qualifications

1. Studying for a university degree (i.e. Bachelors degree in Electronics / Software).
2. Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
3. Strong communication skills; oral, written, and presentation.
4. Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve results.
5. Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
6. Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
8. Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.
9. A university degree and 0-2 years of experience.
10. Desirable to have a background in an Automotive or fast-paced technology development environment (Electric vehicle experience is preferable).
11. Experience within commercial vehicle, off-road machinery, or automotive markets preferred.
12. Desirable to have prior knowledge of Cyber Security and Functional Safety requirements for the Automotive industry.
13. Software capabilities (within C based environment) to aid with automations and characterization testing.
14. High-level understanding of Labview graphic programming and CAN communication.
15. Experience with hardware equipment such as scope, signal generators.
16. Please note that occasional travel will be required for equipment installation and support.

Smarter Together

Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing.

Employees work across functions, countries, and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication.

As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together.

Sensing is what we do.

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components, and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 19,000 employees and global operations in 15 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

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Note to applicants for positions in the United States:

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual who requires a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which you applied, please make a request to the recruiter or contact accommodations@sensata.com.

Diversity Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.