Optical Biosensor Development Engineer

ADI - Analog Devices

Cambridge, United Kingdom

The successful candidate will be responsible for progressing the development of optical biosensor technology. The technology development will ultimately be integrated into ADI biosensor products.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop a deep understanding of optical biomedical sensor chemistries and measurement parameters.
Build setups to enable characterisation of optical biosensors. The activity will require mechanical as well as optical developments.
Develop optical setups and signal chains for use in the characterisation.
Develop a deep understanding of optical biomedical sensor physics and measurement parameters.
The role is primarily lab based, working in the optical biosensor development team to bring new products to market.
Engage with research partners, academic institutions and vendor ecosystem to deliver rapid prototypes
Lead the prototyping activities and translation to manufacturing for the optical sensors.
The role is primarily lab based, working in the optical biosensor development team to bring new products to market.
Collaborate with system architects, sensor designers, characterisation, test and reliability engineers, manufacturing organisations and application development teams.
Engage in ideation of new products, projects and designs.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree/masters/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Biomedical, Physics, or related engineering disciplines, or a related field with industrial experience.

Experience (strongly advantageous but not all required):

Experience with optical biosensors.
Experience developing or working with test rigs or instrumentation for fluidic systems.
Experience with multiphysics modelling to support design and developments
Experience developing diagnostic or life science products with fluid handling.
Domain knowledge and expertise in optical biosensors and human physiology.
History of increasing technical responsibilities.
Excellence in oral, written, presentation, collaboration, and inter-personal skills.
High levels of motivation and creativity, with an outgoing, positive attitude.
An inquisitive nature and willingness to tackle multiple disciplinary challenges.