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microTECH global Specialist Recruitment Agency covering a range of positions within Micro-Electronics, Semiconductor, Manufacturing, BMS and IT Technical across the globe.

We are growing to become one of the Europe's most successful suppliers of permanent and contract personnel, servicing a wide range of National and International blue chip clients drawn from every sector of industry and commerce. Our success is founded on our ability to cultivate and develop long lasting partnerships with our clients. Through such partnerships, we build a sound affinity and underst

anding of their needs, allowing us to provide them with quality, cost effective solutions - on time, every time. As the rate of change within each and every sector continues to gather pace, it is becoming increasingly difficult for clients to maintain the ideal balance of human resource across all areas of their business. One of the many benefits afforded by microTECH is our ability to provide a comprehensive recruitment service which encompasses the whole IT spectrum. We have specialist consultants and a team of dedicated resourcers covering a range of positions within Micro-Electronics, Semiconductor, Manufacturing, BMS and IT Technical across the globe.

01/03/2017

Software/Systems Project Manager - Contract - Belgium

Job Title: Software/Systems Project Manager
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 9 months +
Location: Belgium
Rate of pay: Highly Competitive
Start: ASAP

Software/Systems Project Manager - minimum 9-month contract - Belgium

Brief Project Description:
Our client develops ICs for the hearing aid industry based on technologies such as Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) and Bluetooth Smart (BLE). This project will prepare product derivatives and supporting development kits to enable customer applications in the hearables domain based on our client's ICs.

Project Goals:
(1) New product derivative: SW (ROM) upgrade the current Bluetooth Smart product to support the latest Bluetooth Smart standard.
(2) Development of Application Development Kits (ADKs) to support fast development & productizing of hearable products based on NFMI and BLE Smart chipsets.

ADK consists of SW dev kits for the ICs, User documentation, Application notes, example applications that showcase how to bring the system together (i.e. application code on ICs and mobile phone platform)

Scope of Work:
• Oversee project planning + ex*****on of two streams of activities: (1) IC derivative - SW ROM update incl. product certification and (2) ADK development. Both sets of activities are to be taken from specification to final acceptance stage. The project manager will be support on the technical aspects by a SW/system architect.
• Manage SW development activities for the ROM update of the product
• Manage the ROM preparation & validation process on the IC including the manufacturing of the IC (high-level)
• Ensure alignment activities between the firmware and customer application development teams
• Ensure quality of and timely deliverable of the ADK
• Manage external sub-contractors and ISVs

Key Skills:
• Agile project management (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) of small teams (

17/02/2017

Embedded Software Engineer – Contract – Cambridge, UK

Job Description:
Job Title: Embedded Software/Linux Engineer Job Type: Contract
Duration: 3 months
Location: Cambridge
Rate/Salary: Highly Competitive
Start: ASAP

The Role:
My client is looking for very high calibre software engineer to work on the design and implementation of their network capture products. The Capture products provide high-performance packet capture and pervasive enterprise data recording, retention and query. This is an exciting role requiring development at the leading edge of data-network analytics.

Responsibilities:
This role involves application software development in C and Python for a complex software architecture. You will be responsible for:
• Designing new modules and making changes to existing code
• Implementation in C and/or Python and unit and module level test
• Optimising code for Intel CPU and cache architecture

Requirements:
This is an exciting opportunity to work on one of our flagship products. As an experienced engineer, you will be a key contributor in a small team of extremely capable developers. You will have a strong academic background:
• PhD, first class or 2:1 degree from a well ranked university in a numerical subject (e.g. computer science, maths or physics)
• At least 3+ years software development experience
• For senior roles, at least 7+ years software development experience plus repeated evidence of technical leadership in the successful delivery of complex and challenging software products.
• Commercial experience developing in C and/or Python
• Written application/system-level software for Linux, ideally involving networking in some capacity
• Good knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP and networking protocols

Knowledge and/or previous experience in the following areas would be an advantage:
• Javascript, Ruby, Postgresql, JSON, Linux, Scrum, TDD

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

17/02/2017

Senior Product Application Engineer for Secure Platforms - Graz, Austria

My client is one of the biggest semiconductor companies in the world. They need a Product Application Engineer to visit clients and offer support across the EU.

Your Responsibilities:
• Manage technical customers support activity. This includes remote and on customer site support. The main tasks are:
• Provide technical support, consultancy and guidance to the worldwide technical support network customers in regards to Secure Platforms
• Support technical design-in and lead customer projects
• Develop close relationship with the worldwide technical support network

Your Profile:
Technical Skills:
• Embedded SW development for Secure microcontrollers
• Have knowledge of Ansi-C language, Tools and Development systems for embedded SW
• Have computer and Secure microcontrollers experience
• Basic knowledge on Cryptography
• Security of Information systems
• Project Management basic knowledge (customer related projects)

Your Profile:
• Solution and 'Value Proposition' oriented, with focus to contribute to business growth
• Excellent communications and customer interfacing skills
• Target oriented and clear focus on results achievements
• Team player & Multi-culturally sensitive, Process and quality orientated
• Analytical, accurate, creative, flexible, open minded
• Works independent, takes initiative
• Flexible to travel

Educational and Experience Requirements:
• MS in Software Engineering or similar
• Experience in Secure microcontroller applications
• Experienced with customer interfacing
• Fluent English is mandatory
• 5-10 years of experience

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

15/02/2017

Senior Project Manager - IC Development - Smart Power - Contract - Netherlands

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - IC Development Smart Power
Job Type: Contract
Duration: initially 12 months with possible extension
Location: The Netherlands
Rate: Depending on experience
Start: April, 2017 (Flexible)

Senior Project Manager - IC Development Smart Power - 12 months + - Netherlands The Smart Power business unit is headquartered in the Netherlands. This business segment is a market leader in Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) controllers for Notebook adapters and the number one supplier of Lighting drivers. With an ongoing demand for greater levels of energy efficiency and the change in the market for smarter and faster charging, the addressed market is rapidly growing.

The Role
• Our client has a new requirement for a Senior Project Manager to work within this expanding business unit on a long-term contract. They need someone to lead cross-functional engineering teams (design, innovation, applications, operations), inspire and encourage the team members to high level of motivation and commitment, have open problem discussions, effectively resolve issues, recognize team conflicts, support, and coach team individuals, and maintain team focus whilst meeting targets together. You will also lead regular process reviews with the project team to improve their project approach.
• With regards to the project ex*****on, you will be required to meet customer expectations and commitments, perform ex*****on of Project Management per the BL quality requirements. You will report project progress and gate passing in the meetings, ensure planned project activities are executed timely and efficiently to meet the production start and release schedule. Also, you provide professional ex*****on of risk management, use of tools as FMEA and Maturity Matrix. You must be compliant to configuration management system with attention to managing change and controlling the project scope. You will ensure design and implementation meets DfX requirements including formal review meetings.
• For interface to Stakeholders, you will align with PL Program, Marketing, and Product management to meet customer expectations. You will also provide timely escalation of issues and risks to management and ownership to resolve issues whilst you ensure compliance to product policies and guidelines, quality targets, and general quality specifications. You must also maintain close co-operation with customers and suppliers during development of the project.

The Candidate
• To achieve this role, our client needs applicants with proven relevant training accomplishments, preferably a PMI certification as well as extensive experience in directing projects in relevant technological areas (semi-conductor or electronics), experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams of technical professionals. You will also need a high degree of autonomy and strong teamwork and motivation abilities with an entrepreneurial drive whilst being result driven and challenge-oriented (capability to select, focus on key product targets and to build momentum with counterparts). You should have strong interpersonal skills in international environment with strong customer focus.
• The primary language for this project is English, therefore you must be fluent in English.

PLEASE NOTE - MICROTECH AND OUR CLIENT CANNOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS. APPLYING CANDIDATES MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF EITHER AN EU PASSPORT OR A NON-SPONSORED WORK VISA/PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR THE NETHERLANDS.

For more information on the position and the company, please send an updated CV, availability and required rate to [email protected]

15/02/2017

Embedded Software Engineer - Contract - Eindhoven, Netherlands

Job Description:
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 month initial with strong chance to extend
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Rate: Circa EUR 50-55/hour
Start: ASAP

About our Client:
With offices around the world, we are currently working with a truly global client. They design products for consumer electronics as a globally recognised brand within power, automotive and communications to name but a few. The technology can be found throughout Phones, Medical Devices and Lighting Solutions to name just a few.

About the Job:
Based in the Netherlands, the Embedded Software Engineer will be working within my client's Automotive Systems Development Group. You will be working on development projects within autonomous driving and connectivity (self-driving cars).

General Responsibilities:
• Demo/event and subsidy projects that require implementation V2X standard/protocol, Sensor fusion, Android, Linux, etc.
• Use, modify and implement new use cases and combinations of existing ones by writing software on the mentioned platforms
• The role will require some travel to customer events
• When in office, implementing, testing and preparing for events
• When at an event (travel) debug, long hours, flexible attitude and healthy amount of patience

Required Skills:
• General Linux (Ubuntu / Debian) knowledge including scripting (bash), Linux configuration / setup scripts and building applications
• In depth kernel and device driver knowledge would be a bonus
• Linux coding tools: gcc / gdb / cmake / valgrind (drd, memcheck)
• Networking knowledge using TCP/IP, IPv6, Wireshark and setting up (local-) networks
• CAN-bus experience nice to have
• Python or similar scripting knowledge
• Software architecture knowledge, capable of understanding and modifying existing frameworks
• Set-up regression test to improve quality and stability of the software code and framework

Additional Skills:
• Build tools: Android studio (Java), Gradle
• General android skills, being able to design, implement and debug Android applications

PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO THE URGENCY OF THE POSITION, MICROTECH AND OUR CLIENT CANNOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS. APPLYING CANDIDATES MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF EITHER AN EU PASSPORT OR A NON-SPONSORED WORK VISA/PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR THE NETHERLANDS.

Unless stated otherwise, please assume that the rates required would be for a consultant to be based on-site full time in the Netherlands with no option of remote working.

For more information on the position and the company, please send an updated CV, availability and required rate to [email protected]

10/02/2017

Senior LTE Software Developer - MAC Layer 1/2 - Cambridge, UK

I have just been given a new requirement for one of the leading names in wireless technology development, looking for a Layer1 Wireless Software Engineer to join their development team in Cambridge.
• Embedded Software development
• C/C++ Programming
• LTE, 4G or LTE-A
• LL1, PHY, MAC, Layer 2

For more information on the position and the company, or if the role is of interest, please send an updated CV to [email protected]

10/02/2017

Senior Test Engineer, WLAN Firmware – Contract – Cambridge, UK

Job Title: Senior Test Engineer, WLAN Firmware
Job Type: Contract
Duration: initially 3 months with possible extension
Location: Cambridge
Rate: Depending on experience
Start: ASAP

Senior Test Engineer, WLAN Firmware - Cambridge, UK - 3 months + We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer, WLAN Firmware on a 3-month contract. You will be responsible for testing our clients latest Wi-Fi connectivity to ensure it meets the highest standards. Testing is at a unit, module, and board level on Android platforms to exercise the firmware and drivers written by our software developers. The role involves test automation and debugging of software, as a result we seek a test engineer with proven scripting/programming ability (e.g. Perl, python), software development, Linux, and networking technologies. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about improving software quality and testing methods, comfortable with changing requirements, can communicate effectively with developers, mentor junior colleagues and work collaboratively with internal and external teams. You would be part of the WLAN Development team working in a challenging yet stimulating environment.

Responsibilities:
• Plan and execute test campaigns that deliver clear results and good debugging information to developers.
• Develop, test and maintain software test scripts.
• Configure and maintain software test equipment and systems.
• Create and maintain supporting documentation.
• Triaging issues and raise defect reports.
• Provide logs and other relevant data to support debugging.
• Contribute to test improvement initiatives

Skills:
Required:
• Proven Perl or Python programming and scripting ability (Perl is more desired)
• Good understanding of software test methods.
• Good understanding of software debugging.
• Effective team player.
• Good communicator.
• Good problem solving ability
• Previous contract experience is essential
Desired:
• Detailed knowledge of the WLAN on air protocol.
• Use of version control, continuous integration, and issue tracking tools such as GIT and Jenkins
• Experience of wireless communication protocols such as UWB or WLAN
• Linux and networking expertise.
• Experience in Certification Testing of Wi-Fi.

PLEASE NOTE - MICROTECH AND OUR CLIENT CANNOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UK. APPLYING CANDIDATES MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF EITHER AN EU PASSPORT OR A NON-SPONSORED WORK VISA/PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR THE UK.

For more information on the position and the company, or if the role is of interest, please send an updated CV, availability and required rate to [email protected]

08/02/2017

Senior Analog Design Engineer – Southampton, UK

My client is one of the leaders in supplying high quality Analog and MS semiconductor products with over 1200+ employees, 31 worldwide location currently looking for a Analog IC Designer

Location: South West England
Position: Permanent

They do not have detailed job spec but someone with good Analog design background with CMOS or BiCMOS process having around 2 to 5 years, it would be great.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

08/02/2017

Analog IC Designer – Bristol, UK

My client is one of the leaders in supplying high quality Analog and MS semiconductor products with over 1200+ employees, 31 worldwide location currently looking for an Analog IC Designer

Location: South West England
Position: Permanent

They do not have detailed job spec but someone with good Analog design background with CMOS or BiCMOS process having around 2 to 5 years, it would be great.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

08/02/2017

Senior Analog Design Engineer – Cambridge, UK

The client sells proprietary solutions and breakthrough technology in power management, protection, advanced communications, human interface, test & measurement, as well as wireless and sensing products. The Company's integrated circuits (ICs) are employed in communications, computer and computer-peripheral, automated test equipment, industrial and other commercial applications.

Looking for a Senior / Principal IC Design Engineer based in North of London

Job purpose:
The post-holder will work within the IC Design Team, taking a leading role in the development and design of high speed IC products, from initial concept through to volume production.

Principal responsibilities:
• Design of high speed IC products;
• Lead engineer with responsibility for delivering high performance IC product designs;
• Provide technical leadership to junior design engineers;
• Interface to marketing and applications to define new products and support existing products;
• Working effectively with cross functional teams (marketing, sales, applications, product/test engineering) to deliver IC Products.
• Assessing product feasibility and schedule;
• Preparing technical reviews and product documentation;
• Undertaking multiple projects in parallel;

Key performance expectations:
• Timely production and delivery of IC circuit designs to specification, technical reviews and product documentation;
• Effective working relationships developed and maintained at all times;

Knowledge, skills and experience:
• PhD or Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with significant IC design content, with several years of post-graduate experience in IC product design;
• Thorough understanding of analogue circuit theory, transmission lines and device fundamentals;
• Experience of designing in SiGe BiCMOS;
• Experience of low power amplifier design up to 30GHz and beyond;
• Proven track record of taking high performance, high speed IC designs from concept through to volume production, with a successful commercial outcome;
• Experienced in Cadence IC design flow and tools;
• Experienced in working with marketing and systems engineering for product definition;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good appreciation of the impact of IC layout on circuit performance and circuit design
• Preferred experience of HFSS, ADS and microwave modelling
• Able to interpret customer and lab verification results to support applications and device characterisation
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills;

Additional information:
• Occasional travel, including overseas travel, may be required;
• Undertake such other comparable duties as may be required by the Manager or VP, Design Engineering.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

07/02/2017

C++ Software Engineer - Contract - Buckinghamshire, UK

Job Title: C++ Software Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 month initial - likely to extend
Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
Rate: Circa £320/day
Start: ASAP

C++ Tools (Windows) - Contract - Buckinghamshire
Based in Buckinghamshire, our client is a Global leader in the design and development of Semiconductor technology and products. With their expertise, they strive daily to use their knowledge and push it in to new areas, contributing their advancements to numerous industry areas.

About the Job
To aid our client in delivering a new product, we are currently seeking a talented C++ Software Engineer to help develop stand-alone tools for electronic products, but based on PC platforms running Windows.

The job within the tools team is varied and diverse. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on the entire lifecycle of software components from initial requirements specification, through design, implementation, and test.

Requirements
- Object Orientated and multi-threaded design and development
- Windows programming experience (C++).
- Full development lifecycle experience.
- Experience of working on Windows Based Platforms (PC)
- MUST have experience/knowledge of electronics products, ability to understand schematics or processor data sheets
- MUST have developed a stand-alone tool for a desktop platform in the past. This cannot be an application or tool reliant on either inputs

Desirable Skills
- Development of Eclipse plug-ins
- Windows development tool experience (Microsoft Visual Studio 2008/2010).

PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO THE URGENCY OF THE POSITION, NETHER MICROTECH OR OUR CLIENT CAN ACCEPT APPLICATIONS REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP. APPLICANTS *MUST* HAVE EITHER A UK/EU PASSPORT, TIER-1/HSMP VISA OR PERMANENT/RESIDENCY/INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN IN THE UK.

Unless otherwise stated, please assume that this contract will be based on-site for the full duration.

If you are interested in applying for this position or would like more information, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

07/02/2017

Senior Applications Engineer – Buckinghamshire, UK

My client is a leading Semiconductor company with a strong focus on innovation.

They are searching for a Senior Applications Engineer to join their dynamic Industrial & Communications Division in the South East of the UK.

Key Tasks:
* Promote the key software solutions to customers in order to achieve design win success
* Provide technical application support to lead customers
* Provide technical application support to internal FAE teams, distributors and sales
* Teamwork and coordination with WW teams
* Technical training for customers, distributors and internal organisation
* Gain knowledge of competition products in order to support marketing groups with information

Key Profile:
* Graduate technical background in electronic engineering or equivalent
* Experienced in high end processor systems and software architectures
* Good knowledge of processor and embedded software design principles
* Computer Programming language skills (C/C++, Assembler)
* Working knowledge of embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as Express Logic ThreadX or Segger embOS
* Excellent communications, presentation and organisation skills

If you are interested in applying for this position or would like more information, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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