Encoder Technology Expert

Encoder Technology Expert

Location: Remote (Anywhere in Europe)

Department: Sensor Product Development

About Opportunity

A global industrial automation leader is looking to expand its high-performance Sensor

Product Development division by hiring a world-class Encoder Technology Expert. With

operations across Asia and Europe, this innovation-driven company is a key provider of

advanced motion control, industrial automation, and smart manufacturing technologies to

a wide range of industries including robotics, machine building, and precision equipment

manufacturing.

This role plays a central part in the company’s global R&D strategy, with a strong focus on

enhancing encoder product capabilities for the European and international markets..

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design and development of general-purpose rotary and linear encoders, with a focus on optical, magnetic, and inductive technologies
• Develop and refine core algorithms, including those for grating scale processing and signal integrity
• Design hardware systems involving CMOS sensors, inductive chips, and micro inductor components
• Contribute advanced optical design expertise, especially for linear grating scale applications
• Collaborate closely with global R&D centres (Europe, Japan, China) to align design with international quality and innovation benchmarks
• Ensure product designs meet or exceed industry standards for accuracy, reliability, and functional safety
• Contribute to the development and production of high-precision optical scales and gratings
• Guide and mentor cross-functional engineering teams with deep technical input

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in encoder development at leading firms such as Heidenhain, Renishaw, Sick, Siemens, Baumer, Hengstler, or equivalent
• Expertise in at least one encoder technology area: Optoelectronic, Magnetoelectric or Inductive
• Deep R&D background in encoder or sensor product development
• Strong knowledge or experience in one or more of the following: M-sequence algorithms, Inductive principal design and simulation, CMOS image processing techniques, Mechanical multi-turn encoder architecture, Optical grating production, Functional safety requirements in sensor systems
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a global mindset
• Proficient in English (other languages such as German, Japanese, or Mandarin are a plus)

What’s on Offer

• A chance to shape the technical direction of cutting-edge encoder products fo global industrial markets
• Flexible working options (remote from anywhere in Europe)
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, internationally connected R&D team
• Open to full-time professionals or senior consultants

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced encoder expert ready to drive innovation at scale, we’d love to hear

from you.