Electrical and Control Engineer

☞ Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Didcot South East

Category: High Technology Mechanical / Technical Electrical / Electronics IT - Software

Industry: Research Staffing Recruiting Government Administration

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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You will join a team of Electrical Control engineers playing a critical part in designing electrical control systems, supporting the work carried out by the Central Laser Facility.

Your Responsibilities Will Include
  • Liaison with laser scientists and users to provide technical advice and assistance in preparation for and support of experiments.
  • Attending daily, but brief, operational meetings to determine experimenters electrical requirements and organise/implement safe solutions
  • Responding appropriately to support the needs of an operational experimental facility
  • Leading fault finding of electrical equipment and control systems
  • Designing, developing and supporting PLC based systems
  • Developing and supporting motion control systems
  • Ensuring safe operation of the electrical equipment in use, issue of the relevant safety documentation, and implementing improvements where necessary
The role requires the candidate to be self-motivated, to work well in a team and to be able to operate independently. You will work closely with research scientists, electrical engineers and leading university research groups from Europe and the UK.

About You

You will have an apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering along with experience working in an engineering supporting role, as well as knowledge and practical experience of modern electrical engineering components and techniques.

To be considered for the higher position, as well as the above, you will have proven experience in the development of systems from customers’ requirements to commissioning with sound experience designing and programming PLC based systems and/or high precision motion control and be qualified to a minimum of HNC/HND level or equivalent.

Employee Benefits

We are offering a permanent position that provide a whole host of family friendly benefits including; 30 days holiday (in addition to bank holidays), an excellent pension scheme, employee shopping/travel discounts, a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance.
UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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