Instrumentation Engineer (Vacuum Systems)
Posted 1 week ago by Valiant Recruitment Ltd
£38 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Summary: The Instrumentation Engineer (Vacuum Systems) will support the Vacuum Group by assisting with the inspection, testing, and installation of vacuum systems. The role requires participation in conditioning and commissioning processes while adhering to quality control procedures. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrate effective teamwork and problem-solving skills. Practical experience with vacuum systems and instrumentation is essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the conditioning, testing, installation, and commissioning of vacuum systems.
- Utilise quality control and quality procedures effectively.
- Work within a clean room environment (ISO 7 standard Class 10000).
- Undertake related duties to meet the needs of the Vacuum Group.
- Inspect and check electrical vacuum equipment and pre-assembly equipment.
- Conduct functional testing of assembled vacuum equipment.
- Assist with vacuum bakeout of components to UHV conditions.
- Help install vacuum components across different site locations.
- Assist with commissioning and testing of installed vacuum systems.
- Work in accordance with all Vacuum Group QA documentation and procedures.
Key Skills:
- Honours degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Physical Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Effective team worker.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Quality Control Systems, Work Planning, and Safe Systems of work.
- High degree of computer literacy including MS Office.
- Practical experience with vacuum or general physics instrumentation and electronics.
- Experience in physics of ultra-high vacuum or accelerator vacuum systems.
- Familiarity with industrial or accelerator control systems.
- Experience in commissioning, operation, and troubleshooting of control instrumentation.
- Familiarity with vacuum systems (desirable).
- Flexible approach to working conditions.
- Experience in a high technology or Ultra High Vacuum environment (desirable).
- Linux operating system experience (desirable).
Salary (Rate): £37.5/hour
City: Didcot
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
The applicant will be expected to assist with the following duties under the direct supervision of a member of the Vacuum Group.
Training for specific duties and processes will be provided by the Vacuum Group.
- Electrical vacuum equipment inspection, handling and inventory checking.
- Inspection and checking of pre-assembly equipment.
- Functional testing of assembled vacuum equipment.
- Vacuum bakeout (conditioning) of vacuum components to UHV conditions.
- Assist with installation of the vacuum components covering different locations on site.
- Assisting with commissioning and testing of installed vacuum systems.
- Must be able to work in accordance with all Vacuum Group QA documentation and procedures.
Duties
The key duties of the post are as follows:
- To participate in the conditioning, testing, installation and commissioning of the vacuum systems.
- To utilise effectively the quality control and quality procedures of the project.
- To work within a clean room environment (ISO 7 standard Class 10000).
- To undertake other related duties to meet the needs of the Vacuum Group.
Qualifications and Experience
Honours degree (or equivalent or higher qualification) in Physics, or an appropriate branch of another Physical Science, Mathematics or Engineering,
The successful applicant is likely to have the following skills and experience:
Essential:
- Effective team worker.
- Self-motivated and an enthusiastic worker.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Good communication skills: verbal/written.
- Quality Control Systems, Work Planning and Safe Systems of work.
- High degree of computer literacy including MS Office.
- Practical experience and ability with vacuum or general physics instrumentation and electronics, interfacing, debugging and fault-finding.
- Demonstrable relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Physics of ultra-high vacuum or accelerator vacuum systems.
- Industrial or accelerator control systems
- Practical experience and ability with commissioning, operation and troubleshooting of control instrumentation.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with vacuum systems would be an advantage.
- Flexible approach to the working conditions and environment.
- Experience working in a high technology, or Ultra High Vacuum environment.
- Linux operating system experience.