Probe Development Engineer
On-siteDonji Stupnik, Zagreb County, Croatia
Job Summary
Develop ultrasonic and eddy current probes through concept, simulation, and testing, preparing technical drawings in CAD and producing prototypes with manufacturing teams. Conduct field testing, analyze post-testing data, and resolve technical issues while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Lead projects to meet deadlines and budget constraints, optimizing designs and proposing process improvements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and support sales activities by ordering components and preparing technical documentation. Monitor technological developments in non-destructive testing to apply new methods that enhance product performance.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, physics (particularly applied physics, acoustics or electromagnetism), materials and technology.
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience in the development of probes, instruments, sensors or related products within a research and development (R&D) environment.
- Advanced understanding, analysis and optimization of incoming technical project requirements.
- Advanced understanding and creation of technical documentation.
- Understanding of the principles of development, design and optimization of UT and/or ET probes for use in non-destructive testing.
- Basic knowledge of CAE software for simulations (e.g. ANSYS, COMSOL, CIVA, OnScale).
- Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python) and the MS Office suite, as well as project planning.
- Knowledge of software for drafting, design and modeling (e.g. Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
- Understanding of working with measuring devices such as oscilloscopes or signal analyzers.
- Understanding of communication protocols (e.g. SPI, I2C or UART).
- Understanding of industry standards and regulations for ultrasonic and/or eddy current technologies (e.g. ISO 9712, EN 12668).
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Desired Qualifications
- Understanding of electromagnetic principles and acoustics applicable to NDE technologies.
- Knowledge of laboratory testing for NDE probes.
- Knowledge of materials used in probes, such as piezoelectric crystals, ceramics, metals and plastics.
- Understanding of prototype manufacturing processes and basic production technologies (e.g. CNC machining and/or 3D printing).
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