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Mechanical Design Engineer

Employer
Diamond Light Source
Location
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary
£33,297 - £39,172 per annum (Discretionary range to £45,048)
Closing date
21 Apr 2019
Reference
10178

Job Details

Mechanical Design Engineer

Diamond Light Source

Didcot, Oxfordshire

£33,297 - £39,172 per annum (Discretionary range to £45,048)

Full-time, permanent

Ref: 10178

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Beamline Systems Engineering Group. The Beamline Systems Engineering Group plays a vital role in the design and development of new and innovative high-tech systems that enable world class applied research to be performed at Diamond.

Main Role and Responsibilities

• Design and development of micro/nano precision mechanisms, opto-mechanical assemblies, high stiffness low vibration structures, Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) systems and assemblies operating at cryogenic temperatures.

• Preparing and updating manufacturing and assembly drawings according to BS 8888 standards.

• Preparing technical documents and user manuals.

• Working closely with internal & external scientific and engineering staff to produce mechanical designs for projects.

• Procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.

 Profile of a successful candidate

• An Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical / Mechatronics engineering

• Sufficient work experience in developing products in a high-tech environment.

• Knowledge and experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and proficient in preparing 2D manufacturing drawings.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling – PTC Creo / ProE preferred

• Good verbal and written communications skills.

• Self-motivated and organized with good time management skills.

We work in a friendly, collaborative environment with opportunities for training and career development. We also offer flexible working hours.

For further information and to apply, please click ‘apply’ below.

Closing date: 28 April 2019.

We are committed to equality of opportunities for all and our employees come from many countries, cultures and backgrounds.

We offer comprehensive benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Company

Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

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