Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

2 weeks ago

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Diamond Light Source Full time

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire - Primarily working onsite

Full time / Flexible hours considered

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. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.

About the Role

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer in the Diamond ID group, where permanent magnet assemblies are designed, built and tested to lie at the heart of the Diamond facility, generating the brilliant light that is used in experiments. The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer will contribute to this by taking responsibility for all mechanical aspects of new and existing devices.

The key duties of the role include:

  • Providing the mechanical design and associated specifications for ID group permanent magnet assemblies.
  • Producing design calculations to predict design performance before manufacture and perform or supervise FEA on critical areas.
  • Negotiating, agreeing, and writing technical specifications.
  • Monitoring design and build progress against project plans using Gantt charts, resource, and procurement plans etc..
  • Interacting closely with scientific and technical staff in support of ID group projects.
  • Ensuring that ID group devices fully comply with Health and Safety law.

About You

The successful candidate should have a Masters’ degree level qualification in mechanical engineering, or demonstrate significant equivalent experience.

You will have experience of:

  • Mechanical engineering with significant design and assembly experience.
  • Precision mechanism design.
  • The specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of engineering systems.
  • Leading projects, completing specifications, and managing time, cost, and quality.
  • Motion control systems.
  • Working within a QA system.

You will also display the ability to provide ideas, creativity and to bring rigorous analytical methods to bear on design problems.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays and 2 annual volunteering days, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. 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 may 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.

Diamond is a thriving international organisation, attracting a diverse range of talented individuals from around the world. Our staff currently comprises 44 nationalities and we welcome applications from everyone interested in joining us.

The closing date for applications is 27th May.

£44,666 to £60,430 per annum dependent upon skills and experience

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