Pneumatic Tool Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sheffield S JR, United Kingdom Natural Sciences Museum Full time £35,000 - £40,000 per year

Job Description: Pneumatic Tool Engineer

Location: 149 Holme Lane, Sheffield, UK. S6 4JR

Salary: £_35,000 - £_40,000

Contract: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Pneumatic Tool Engineer to join our innovative fossil preparation team. This is a rare opportunity to combine high-level engineering expertise with the fascinating world of paleontology. You will design, develop, and refine pneumatic scribes and related tools used to carefully extract and prepare fossils, ensuring the highest precision and reliability for our collection of prehistoric specimens.

If you are a professional engineer who loves solving complex mechanical challenges and has ever dreamed of working hands-on with dinosaurs, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Development
  • Engineer and prototype pneumatic scribes and other precision tools for fossil preparation.
  • Improve existing pneumatic tools for enhanced performance, ergonomics, and reliability.
  • Develop innovative solutions for challenging fossil extraction and preparation scenarios.
  • Technical Oversight
  • Conduct performance testing, stress analysis, and durability assessments.
  • Ensure all tools meet safety standards and engineering best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and provide solutions for operational challenges in the lab and field.
  • Collaboration & Innovation
  • Work closely with paleontologists and fossil preparators to understand technical requirements and practical constraints.
  • Translate scientific needs into engineering specifications.
  • Document designs, specifications, and testing procedures.
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Research new materials, technologies, and pneumatic systems to enhance tool performance.
  • Implement iterative improvements based on user feedback and technical testing.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Qualified professional engineer (Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred).
  • Proven experience designing pneumatic or precision mechanical tools.
  • Strong CAD and engineering simulation skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
  • Experience with prototyping, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills to work with scientists and technical staff.

Desirable Attributes

  • Experience in laboratory, field, or scientific equipment design.
  • Knowledge of vibration-based tools or pneumatics in delicate material handling.
  • Interest or experience in paleontology, geology, or museum curation.

Why This Role is Unique

  • Work with dinosaurs (literally): Your engineering solutions will directly support the preparation of fossils that may be millions of years old.
  • Cutting-edge engineering: Develop precision pneumatic tools in a specialist, highly technical environment.
  • Creative problem-solving: Every fossil presents unique challenges — your engineering expertise will make the impossible possible.
  • High impact: Contribute directly to the preservation and study of scientifically significant specimens.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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