Location: | Oxfordshire |
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Salary: | £38,756 to £48,977 per annum, depending on skills and experience |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 12th August 2024 |
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Closes: | 8th September 2024 |
Job Ref: | 11407 |
Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire – primarily based onsite
Full time / Flexible hours considered
Reference 11407
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Engineering at Diamond enables our scientists to use synchrotron light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team to provide electrical engineering design support to the technical systems of the Diamond facility.
The Engineering team plays a key role in the design, development and construction of the equipment required to enable X ray production for Scientific research. This includes technologies such as Robotics and Motor driven automation for handling of scientific samples.
Further responsibilities will include:
About You
Suitable candidates will have a background in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
We encourage time served apprentice applicants that have obtained at least Level 3 qualifications in Advanced Engineering to apply along with Graduate Engineers. We can offer advanced level 6 apprenticeships to upskill candidates as required.
You will be passionate about a career in electrical engineering with some experience of design, manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning of Electrical systems. You will also demonstrate basic understanding of control systems and electrical designs methodology, with working knowledge of a CAD system.
You will demonstrate design understanding in at least one of the following areas:
You will also demonstrate:
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Opportunities for up skilling and to study for advanced qualifications as part of modern apprenticeships. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance will also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 8th September.
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