Sensor Technology Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Sensor Technology Engineer will work as part of the Engineering R&D team based in Lisburn, working principally on research developments for Transformer DGA monitors and gas sensing techniques. The work will involve application of appropriate scientific knowledge, testing and analysis to solve problems and develop new techniques and features relating to Transformer DGA monitors, including creation and testing of oil samples, and development of new product features for measurement of gas in oil.

The successful candidate will lead R&D projects and present outcomes and recommendations back to relevant stakeholders in the business. The role will involve working in multi-disciplinary teams both in an office and a lab environment. The work will include presenting outcomes and recommendations back to relevant stakeholders in the business, and work in cross-functional teams to implement changes into products and factory test processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and implement new product developments & techniques for GE transformer monitors.
• Investigate calibration and performance improvements for dissolved gas devices
• Creation and test of gas-in-oil samples to support product testing
• Provide technical leadership within key projects, leading the experimental strategy and planning as well as conducting tests.
• Document and present results to management and key stakeholders
• Work within the wider R&D team contributing test support and scientific analysis where required

• Degree level education in engineering/STEM/relevant technical subject area
• Demonstrated experience in relevant industrial setting
• Demonstrated experience in lab-based research work
• Experience and knowledge of safety requirements and best operating practice in lab.
• Proficiency in data analysis and algorithm development using relevant software packages
• Experience in software programming languages and/or analytical software packages
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience working in a multi-function team and on inter-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Demonstrate previous successes working in a team-based environment to meet objectives

• Relevant experience on gas detection and /or dissolved gas analysis technology
• Experience working with hydrogen detection technology in DGA
• Demonstrated experience in gas sensing technology models and calibration techniques
• Understanding of DGA industry application area, and relevant sensing technologies.