Sr. Innovation Developer

We are currently seeking a Senior Innovation Developer for a permanent position in Severn Beach, Bristol. In this role, you will play a crucial part in leading and inspiring the creative process, developing prototypes and new concepts, and driving the investigation and commercialization of cutting-edge technology at a rapid pace. You will also be instrumental in fostering significant collaborations and partnerships with customers, while emphasizing the inventive and innovative elements of being a technologist. Your strong technical expertise in areas such as mechanical, electrical, or software development will be a valuable addition to our team. Join us and contribute to driving innovation forward!,

• Have an interest in, and be involved in, a variety of technologies from plasma source development or thermal control using additive manufacture to the implementation of virtual reality and sustainability initiatives.


• Understand the difference between a product for market release and a technology prototype, and therefore define what to include and exclude for each.


• Produce prototype demonstrators quickly by exploiting simulation techniques, 3D printing or other rapid prototyping techniques.


• Communicate effectively with senior management, peers, marketing and sales teams on project technical decisions and product benefits.


• Proactively drive the design and development of new ideas that can make a difference.


• Support the Team Leader in managing the team and projects.


• Define and implement safe working methods.


• Influence the behavioural safety of your team through your own example, setting high standards and expectations for those around you.
  
  A Senior Innovation Developer must be a skilled innovator. A clear background in development is preferred, so a developing portfolio or industry track record of innovation is important.


• Degree or higher qualification in Physics, Engineering, or similar discipline.


• Experience in computing or simulation is also an advantage.


Professional Skills/Abilities:

• An insatiable curiosity and focus on completing and reporting investigations.


• Possess a solid understanding of general physics and engineering principles. A good knowledge of plasma physics relevant to the semiconductor processing market would be beneficial.


• Be able to demonstrate a natural, logical problem-solving ability.


• Experience of significant involvement in development projects from inception to market delivery with a demonstrable ability to plan ahead to meet business objectives.


• Demonstrate the ability to think broadly and adopt and/or adapt technology or understanding from other fields of interest to create future business opportunities and communicate their potential to peers.


• Experience talking to customers and stakeholders in a way that establishes key needs to spec minimum a viable product or technology demonstrator.


• Be computer literate including familiarity with coding and coding methods, methodical and organised, and be familiar with modern project management practices (e.g. Agile and waterfall).


• Proactively developing ideas or product concepts to address an often ill-defined but essential customer 'need'.
  
  At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers., Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
  
  In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.