Robotics Systems Engineer

1 month ago

Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Science and Technology Facilities Council Full time £42,840 - £53,818

Compensation:
£42,840 or £53,818 (Senior) annually (based on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule:
Full-time/Part-time (Minimum 0.5 FTE) Flexible working hours and patterns will be actively considered
(Part-time minimum may be adjusted if requiring sponsorship to work)

Employment Type:
Permanent

Workplace:
Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Join us in engineering that inspires your passion for innovation. Enhance your technical capabilities while contributing to the advancement of humanity's understanding of materials.

Champion sustainability and develop new materials, collaborating with leading scientists and technologists to shape initiatives that enhance lives, both locally and globally.

This role encompasses a wide array of engineering expertise, including mechanical, electrical, safety, and control, in partnership with mechanical, electrical, and project design and operational teams.

The systems you will work on range from miniature stepper-driven linear axes to intricate synchronized servo systems, pneumatically driven stages, and industrial robotics.

These systems demand high precision and repeatability, often in challenging environments such as vacuum, magnetic fields, or radiation, and frequently have access requirements that pose challenges for functional safety.

A degree (MEng, MSc, BEng) or equivalent in a highly relevant engineering discipline, or an HNC/HND with substantial additional project work experience (S&I)

  • Proven knowledge and experience in applying at least one of the following relevant engineering areas in machine/mechatronics designs (S&I):
  • Mechanical (i.e., design and specification of mechanical/motion components)
  • Electrical (i.e., panel design to BS EN ISO 60204)
  • Control (i.e., motion PLC programming to IEC 61131)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in multidisciplinary project teams - communicating, reviewing, and being reviewed, with a growth mindset for continuous improvement. (Demonstrable and extensive knowledge and experience in applying two or more relevant engineering areas detailed above (mechanical, electrical, safety, control) on mechatronics projects, with expertise in at least one area. (Experience in managing personnel, providing technical supervision, and mentoring junior engineers. (Training in our specific CAD/PLC packages will be provided (Solid Edge + Teamcenter, AutoCAD Electrical + Vault, TwinCAT 3, etc.)
30 days of annual leave (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days)

  • Flexible working hours
  • An excellent defined average salary pension scheme
  • Employee shopping/travel discounts
  • Outstanding learning and development opportunities
Plus numerous additional benefits and wellbeing initiatives that support our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance.
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
We are dedicated to fostering a globally competitive, knowledge-driven UK economy.

In a positive and supportive culture, you will discover the impact you can make when equipped and inspired to excel.

Alongside groundbreaking projects in space exploration and astrophysics, we also engage in diverse international initiatives spanning science, engineering, computing, and technology.

About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI is an organization that unites the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, and Innovate UK.

Together, we form an independent entity with a strong voice and vision, ensuring the UK retains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

By supporting some of the most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate remarkable scientific facilities globally.

Choosing to work with UKRI grants you access to a wide array of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, employee shopping/travel discounts, and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

We also value diverse perspectives and experiences within inclusive teams, organizations, and the broader community. Disability Confident Employer

As participants in the disability confident scheme, we guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and enjoy other employment benefits and privileges.

Please reach out to us to request accommodations.
Online applications are preferred for this role.

Assessment will be based solely on the content of your submitted covering letter and CV, not the 'experience' section of the application.

UKRI is committed to creating and maintaining a system of openness, fairness, and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment that is attractive and accessible to all interested in advancing their careers with us.

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