Probe Development Engineer

About the role

INETEC, a high-tech company designing, developing and producing robotic systems, instruments, software, controllers and probes for the nuclear industry, is looking for a Probe Development Engineer in Donji Stupnik, Croatia. The engineer takes ownership of probe development, from concept and simulation to testing and final implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop ultrasonic (UT) and/or eddy current (ET) probes, prepare technical drawings and models with CAD tools (e.g. Inventor)
• Run acoustic and electromagnetic simulations with CAE tools (e.g. ANSYS, COMSOL, CIVA, OnScale)
• Produce probe prototypes with manufacturing teams and test developed probes
• Contribute to design optimization, propose improvements and monitor technological developments in NDE probes
• Take part in field testing, collect and analyse post-test data, and ensure products meet quality standards and technical specifications
• Prepare technical documentation (specifications, user instructions, test protocols) and update it with project requirements
• Lead projects within technical requirements, deadlines and budget, and report to the department head
• Communicate with suppliers, collaborate with senior team members and mentor junior engineers

Required profile

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, physics (applied physics, acoustics or electromagnetism), materials and technology
• At least 3 years of R&D experience developing probes, instruments, sensors or related products
• Advanced understanding of technical project requirements and of technical documentation
• Spoken and written English

Required skills

• CAE simulation software (ANSYS, COMSOL, CIVA, OnScale) and CAD tools (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python) and MS Office, project planning
• Preferred: electromagnetic principles and acoustics, NDE laboratory testing, probe materials, CNC machining and 3D printing, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART), industry standards (ISO 9712, EN 12668)

What we offer

• Work with experts in electrical engineering, software development and mechanical engineering
• An innovation-driven, international and multicultural environment
• A comfortable workplace and opportunities to upgrade knowledge and acquire new skills