Filter Engineer

Filter Engineer – Smiths Interconnect – Remote (Site in Dundee)

Technical lead of Design and Applications Engineering of new filter and filter based multi-functional products through entire developmental cycle. Also, takes the lead engineering role on larger and more technically challenging transformation and next generation development projects.

This role will be remote based, with travel to our Dundee site every so often.

The key responsibilities for the role are as follows –

• Oversee passive RF/Microwave filter product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer requirements, and related specifications.
• Ability to monitor progress of projects, confer with engineers, and review status to see that development is progressing according to schedule.
• Check / sign off on Design Engineering drawings and mentor / coach.
• Detailed Design Review – such as tolerance studies, FMEA, DFM, FEA.
• Concept Development – correct interpretation of customer specifications and requirements enabling generation of technical proposals.
• Research and Development – to explore new technologies appropriate for continual development
• Sales Support – to provide advanced technical assistance to the sales activity to win new business and support existing business.
• Technical Support – providing specialized technical assistance to the global operations teams, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Technical Administration – to create and maintain design information to ISO standards.
• Develops technology and process know-how to ensure designs are technologically competitive.
• Participate and contribute to team training, development, mentoring and audits.
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with company policies.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/experience –

• Design expertise in suspended substrate, micro-strip and high-power lumped element (aka. Discrete) filter, multiplexer and multi-functional assembly topologies ·
• Design expertise in machined cavity and waveguide filter topologies ·
• Essential: Proficient in the use of EDA design software such as ANSYS HFSS, CST, Keysight & AWR tools
• Power handling analysis and mitigation techniques including RF and thermal effects. · Proven hands-on filter development experience using vector network analyzers and high power test equipment to realize filter designs
• Uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative & effective ways.
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Viewed as expert within the company and by our customers.
• Competent in the use of advanced Finite Element Analyses techniques.
• Expert in the application of the product and how the performance effects the overall system operation.
• Competent in use of 3D and 2D design tools.
• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, moulding and assembly

techniques.

• Expert knowledge of MIL-Spec and other Space/Defence/Aerospace/Medical industry specifications.
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis utilizing standard problem-solving tools and methodologies.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.