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AI-Driven Design in 2025: Transforming Engineering Workflows Engineering is evolving rapidly in 2025. AI is now helping engineers optimise complex systems faster and smarter than ever before. Here’s how it’s reshaping the field: Generative System Design: Platforms like Ansys Twin Builder and MathWorks Simulink now use AI to explore thousands of system architectures and control strategies, helping engineers identify optimal solutions up to 5x faster than traditional methods. Automated RF Optimisation: Tools from Keysight PathWave leverage machine learning to automatically tune RF circuits and predict performance under real-world conditions. Companies using these tools have reported 20-30% reductions in design iteration times. Predictive Modelling & Simulation: AI can analyse historical system performance and predict potential failures or design trade-offs before physical testing. For example, Siemens has used AI-driven predictive simulation to improve system reliability by over 25%. Smarter Firmware & Embedded Systems: AI-assisted code generation is helping embedded engineers write and optimise firmware more efficiently, reducing bugs and improving execution performance in real-time systems. For systems, RF, and embedded engineers, this means leveraging AI to make smarter decisions, reduce iteration times, and explore design possibilities that would have been impossible manually. How is your team integrating AI into system design, RF optimisation, or embedded development? Reach out to Joshua Coles to talk through how we can connect you to the right engineers to harness these tools. #AIinEngineering #RFEngineering #SystemsEngineering #EmbeddedSystems #DigitalTwin #Simulation #GenerativeDesign #PredictiveAnalytics #EngineeringInnovation #Umbilical #Recruitment

Incredible opportunity in Switzerland for a proven Quality Leader within the semiconductor industry ⚙️🧩 This role sits at the heart of an innovative, fast-growing business driving excellence in advanced manufacturing, offering the chance to make a real impact across production, engineering, and operations. If you’re passionate about quality leadership, process improvement, and building best-in-class manufacturing standards, this could be the next big step in your career. 🔗 Apply in the job advert below or reach out to Kamil Dada to learn more.

🧪 Quality Assurance in 2025: AI, Automation & the Future of Testing Quality Assurance is evolving rapidly in 2025. Here’s how AI and automation are reshaping the landscape: - AI-Powered Test Case Generation: Tools like AWS's integration of generative AI have enabled testers to classify requirements and automatically generate comprehensive test cases. This advancement has streamlined the testing process and improved efficiency. - Self-Healing Test Scripts: Platforms such as BrowserStack's Execution Cloud offer auto-fix capabilities for Appium/Selenium scripts, ensuring that tests remain successful and scripts stay current with any design changes in the product. This feature has been particularly beneficial in maintaining the stability of test automation. - Agentic AI Tools: Intelligent tools like Qodo and Devin AI understand test intent, adapt dynamically, and repair themselves when things break, enhancing automation scalability. These tools have been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of test automation. - AI in Visual Inspection: AI-powered visual inspection systems are revolutionizing quality assurance by enabling businesses to achieve higher standards and greater efficiency. For example, Siemens reported a 30% increase in inspection accuracy, while Foxconn achieved an 80% improvement in defect detection rates. - Predictive Analytics for Early Defect Detection: AI systems analyze historical data to predict potential defects, allowing teams to address issues proactively. Integrating predictive analytics in QA enables teams to foresee potential issues before they reach production, avoiding costly post-release fixes and accelerating release cycles. 💡 For QA professionals, this means embracing AI and automation to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. It's about leveraging these technologies to focus on more complex, creative objectives and tasks. 🔄 How is your team integrating AI and automation (and the engineers required to optimise these tools) into your QA processes? Reach out to Kamil Dada to talk through your hiring plans. #QualityAssurance #AIinQA #Automation #SoftwareTesting #DevOps #ShiftLeft #UserExperience #LowCode #NoCode #PredictiveAnalytics #Umbilical #Advanced

✨ Wishing You a Bright and Joyful Diwali ✨ This Festival of Lights, we’d like to take a moment to wish all who celebrate a very Happy Diwali. This time of year is a reminder of everything that truly matters - light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and kindness over division. It’s a celebration of hope, renewal, and togetherness - values that inspire the way we work every day. To our clients, candidates, partners, and colleagues around the world: thank you for being part of our journey. Your trust, collaboration, and energy continue to light the way for everything we do. May your Diwali be filled with joy, prosperity, and the warmth of those you hold dear. 🌟 Happy Diwali from all of us at Umbilical Advanced and Umbilical Life!

A brilliant opportunity in High Voltage engineering! If you’re an Electrical Design Engineer who loves tackling complex HV projects and seeing your designs come to life this one’s for you. Based in Ireland and offering true project ownership from start to finish. Are you or someone you know perfect for this? Apply through the ad or reach out to Priya 👇

🌍 Celebrating Engineering Innovations on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Today, on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we acknowledge the critical role of engineering in building resilient communities. In 2025, several groundbreaking advancements have significantly enhanced our ability to predict, prepare for, and respond to natural disasters. 🔧 AI-Powered Infrastructure Resilience In Lisbon, AI-driven digital twins have been integrated into flood resilience strategies, enabling real-time simulations and proactive infrastructure planning. This approach has proven effective in reducing flood-related damages and is being considered for broader implementation across Europe. 🚁 Advanced Disaster Response Technologies In New South Wales, Australia, the State Emergency Services have introduced drones, amphibious vehicles, and remote-controlled vessels into their disaster response operations. These technologies improve access to hazardous areas and enhance the safety and efficiency of emergency services during bushfires and floods. 🌐 Community-Integrated Early Warning Systems A collaborative study in Wayanad, India, has identified critical gaps in disaster early warning systems. The researchers advocate for a community-integrated approach, recommending the installation of IoT sensors, AI-based predictive modeling, and localized communication strategies to enhance disaster preparedness at the grassroots level. These innovations underscore the transformative impact of engineering in disaster risk reduction. As we observe this day, let's continue to support and invest in technologies that safeguard lives and build resilient communities. #DisasterRiskReduction #EngineeringForResilience #InnovationInEngineering #AIInDisasterResponse #CommunityResilience #InternationalDayForDisasterRiskReduction #Umbilical #Recruitment

🔌The data centre world is entering a power crisis and it’s quietly becoming the biggest constraint on growth. Global demand for data centre electricity is projected to more than double by 2030 (to ~945 TWh) thanks to AI, edge, 5G, and cloud expansion. Goldman Sachs predicts power demand from data centres could rise 165% by decade’s end (vs 2023). Deloitte forecasts that AI-dedicated centres may see a 30× increase in needed power by 2035. To meet that, many operators are looking beyond the grid: behind-the-meter power, microgrids, direct PPAs with renewables, and even on-site generation are gaining traction. 👉 For data centre engineers, this means power architecture design (UPS, BESS, grid integration) is no longer optional, it’s core. Designing with resilience, scalability and efficiency in mind is your competitive edge. 🔄 Has your team started evaluating on-site generation or microgrid solutions yet? We're connected to engineers who are rethinking power stacks to stay ahead - want to talk through your teams hiring plans? Reach out to Priya Vara #DataCentre #PowerEngineering #Infrastructure #AI #Sustainability #Umbilical #Recruitment

As compute densities rise, cooling systems are being pushed to their limits, and the innovations hitting the market now are game-changers for engineers: - Microsoft recently unveiled microfluidic channels integrated into chip dies, cutting peak temps by up to 65% and outperforming conventional cold plates by as much as 3×. - Startup Corintis raised US$24 million in Series A funding. Their cooling system - used by Microsoft - runs liquid through micro-channels etched into chips: up to three times more efficient than traditional cooling methods. - TrendForce forecasts that liquid cooling penetration in AI data centres will rise from ~14% in 2024 to ~33% in 2025, as systems like NVIDIA’s GB200/GB300 racks push heat loads to levels beyond what air cooling can handle. - Global Switch has opened Europe’s first liquid cooling showcase in London Docklands, featuring live solutions including direct-to-chip and immersion cooling. - Accelsius is presenting its two-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling “NeuCool” system - tested to 2,200 watts per socket - at DCW London, with energy savings up to ~50% compared to traditional air cooling. 💡 What this means for data centre engineers: you’ll need to become fluent not just in air-based thermal management, but in liquid cooling (single-phase, two-phase, direct-to-chip, immersion), microfluidics, efficient fluid routing, and thermal-mapping. These are rapidly moving from niche to mainstream. 🛠️ Are you evaluating liquid cooling or higher inlet temperature margins in your facility yet? Reach out to Briony O'Keeffe to talk through your hiring plans. #DataCenter #Cooling #LiquidCooling #AI #ThermalEngineering #Sustainability #Umbilical #Recruitment

🌟 Meet the Team: Ria🌟 Say hello to Ria Bagga! Ria works with clients to find the very best Embedded Systems candidates, hiring into IoT, automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial automation, connecting talent skilled in real-time systems, C/C++, and low-power embedded platforms. We asked Ria a few quick-fire questions so you can get to know her better: 👉 What's the best piece of advice you have received? If you do the basics REALLY well, the rest will follow suit. 👉 What's one thing you wish more people understood about your job? It's not just matching a CV to a job description! We work really hard to know our markets inside out, and understand our candidates both professionally and personally so we can match them to the right role. 👉 What's it like working at Umbilical Advanced? It's a super uplifting environment, a win for one of us is a win for us all. Being able to work with both Benjamin and Ajay who have decades of knowledge and experience in recruitment is invaluable. Every day is different and brings a new challenge - you're learning constantly!

🔎 Looking for your next career move in Electrical Engineering? This is a fantastic permanent opportunity in Baden-Württemberg, Germany for a Senior Electrical Engineer to take ownership of challenging industrial projects. If this sounds like you or someone in your network - check out the details below and get in touch with Josh directly at [email protected]