Environmental Instrument Engineer

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Full time
Salary - £37,405 to £39,694
Hybrid working
Based in Edinburgh, permanent, full-time
We will start reviewing applications from Monday, 28th October 2024. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.

UKCEH is looking for an experienced Environmental Instrument Engineer to join our team of talented individuals, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.

Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years. 

As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:

  • 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure 
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)
  • 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare Officers
  • Flexible working opportunities

And much more...

You'llmanage environmental scientific samplers developed by scientists across prototyping, benchmarking and commercialisation. You'll be part of a team delivering field instrument buildsand customer product support. You’llwork with a passionate team of air quality researchers, ecologists, technicians, and engineers.  

You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Operationally manage UKCEH instrument and sampler production (e.g. UKCEH DELTA, in-house chemical analytical systems) 
  • Manage UKCEH products across technical support and product deployment.
  • Implementing product standards (e.g. CE compliance and other product benchmarks)
  • Work with UKCEH scientists on innovation for next generation environmental measurements and designing laboratory and field instruments.
  • Work with IT and data scientists to ensure product integration.
  • Managing short- and long-term field deployments of instruments, samplers, and sensors

For the role of Environmental Instrument Engineer, we’re looking for somebody who has: 

  • Experience of product design processes and use of BSI standards 
  • Experience integrating instruments with data acquisition and communication systems. 
  • Used and is proficient in CAD and/or CAM software. 
  • Applied accurate protocols and procedures for commercial product use. 
  • Manage projects and/or tasks to completion including risk management. 
  • The ability to work in a team, to interact with environmental scientists and engineers. 
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail  
  • Experience in using environmental samplers and instruments.  
  • Has a good degree in an appropriate subject. E.g. engineering, physics, or equivalent experience

If we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet. . 



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