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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AIIA SURVEY OF SALARIES AND REMUNERATION PACKAGING AUGUST 2010 |
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Senior Research Engineer |
| Position Code: | 6145 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Conducting independent investigation involving the original application of the principles of engineering, electronics, physics etc in the origination or modification of firmware, embedded systems and related software. |
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Reports To
Distinguished Research Engineer/Research Lab Manager. |
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Supervises
May supervise the activities of a team of more junior Research Engineers. |
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Main Activities
Assuming full technical responsibility for planning, organising and conducting technical reports/assignments.
Originating and planning projects involving exploration of product and/or process problems -defining and selecting most pertinent of new concepts and approaches to the design or development of new and improved products and processes.
Initiating, coordinating and overseeing the implementation of test runs and the development of experimental models pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, algorithms or processes.
Providing technical guidance over projects assigned to more junior engineers and assisting with staff training as required.
Analysing and evaluating test data, in order to prepare recommendations and determine the adequacy of design or specifications, feasibilities of manufacture, and other pertinent considerations faced in making decisions to produce a new product/process.
Consolidating results of component elements of major projects performed by others and/or self into an integrated total assignment and providing written reports on behalf of the project indicating both status and results.
Assisting internal product groups with technical queries/advice during implementation and development stages.
Investigating literature, patents & current practices relevant to solving assigned problems.
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Key Skills
Good written and oral communications.
Problem identification and proven research abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team in accord with established standards.
Very strong conceptual skills and the ability to develop systems from specifications as end-user (customers) are not usually available.
Advanced skills in programming, documentation and design.
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Internal Contacts
Other team members, company management. |
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External Contacts
Depending on relevance to field of research, may be a contributing member of international standards committees, technical advisory boards etc. |
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Typical Experience
Must have tertiary qualifications in a general research degree with at least 4-5 years of relevant work experience; may hold a PHD. |
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Other Comments
Alternate Title: Senior Design Engineer (Research & Development). |
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