Electrical Design Engineer

1 month ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Diamond Light Source Full time

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:

  • Assisting / producing electrical designs for a variety of projects including, Motor Controls, Vacuum pumping and heating systems, temperature and flow for Plant monitoring, relay logic and interlocking for small automation tasks.
  • Developing CAD schematics, hook-ups, and other electrical design documentation.
  • Assisting in / carrying out procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.
  • Maintaining and updating engineering drawings and documentation on projects.
  • Developing an awareness of relevant British, European International and company standards and understand the implications on design.
  • Liaising with system owners to gain experience in technologies such as programmable logic controllers, motion controls, distributed I/O, instrumentation, and pneumatic controls.
  • Producing high quality detailed electrical drawings.
  • Contributing to design reviews and system verification and validation.

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:

  • Electrical Rack build & design.
  • Motor control systems driving Stepper, Servo or DC motors.
  • Vacuum control systems.
  • Low Voltage distribution systems.
  • Relay and interlock logic.

You will also demonstrate:

  • Ability to produce working designs, e.g., electrical diagrams, parts lists, and general assembly drawings.
  • Good understanding of Electrical engineering fundamentals.
  • Grasp of essential health and safety context.

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.

£38,756 to £48,977 per annum, depending on skills and experience


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