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Scientific Software Engineer Salary: £56,509 to £62,159 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) Hours: Full time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week) Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31st March 2027 Location:Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE Come and do the kind of work that got you into technology in the first place click apply for full job details

Senior Laser Scientist - Vulcan Salary: £59,461 - £65,407 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire Come and discover the kind of impact you can make when you work with some of the best facilities and brightest scientists in the world click apply for full job details

Laser Scientist - Vulcan Salary: £48,802 - £53,682 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire Come and discover the kind of impact you can make when you work with some of the best facilities and brightest scientists in the world click apply for full job details

CNC Machinist Salary: £31,212 - £42,840 per annum (depending on skills and experience) plus overtime available and on call when trained. Benefits: 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + exceptional defined average salary pension + excellent work life balance + Flexi time + potential to study and develop new skills, study days available + Specialise with bespoke machines Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, and business support teams explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's discovering new materials, sending probes into space, or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn, and empowered to explore your curiosity. About us: The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a publicly funded organisation responsible for supporting, coordinating and promoting research, innovation and skills development. ISIS is the world's most productive spallation neutron source providing beams of neutrons and muons to enable scientists to study the structure and properties of matter for the benefit of science and engineering in the UK and abroad. This role lies within the ISIS Experimental Operations Instrument Support group, who provide technical support to our beamlines and instruments at ISIS. Including providing machining support, mechanical maintenance and installation. Overview: The Experimental Operations Division are looking for a CNC Machinist who is able to operate a milling machine with a 4 meter bed. This machine uses a Heidenhain controller with offline programming using Solid Edge CAM/CNC mill. You will be manufacturing a wide range of components whilst working to engineering drawings and verbal instructions. In addition, when required you will work as a mechanical technician, installing/maintaining equipment on scientific beamlines. Assemble mechanical systems to engineering drawings, install mechanical systems and assemblies will also be part of your role. Familiarity and experience using various hand tools is also crucial. ISIS operates four 50 day cycles per year, during these cycles ISIS operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week so some over time is required. Job specification As a Machinist Technician you will be able to demonstrate: An apprentice trained machinist or have relevant equivalent experience in both CNC and manual machining (S&I) Ability to machine prototype/small batch bespoke components Ability to work to engineering drawings and verbal instructions whilst also using MS Office Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles In addition to the above as a Senior Machinist Technician you also be able to: Significant multi axis CNC machining programming, setting and operating experience Line management experience and willingness to support junior staff Ability to lead small projects keeping all stakeholders engaged For the full advert please follow the link to our careers page where you can also apply. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible. How to apply: For full details on the role, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that clearly showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role. Closing Date: 20th February 2024 Job Type: Full-time Salary: £31,212.00-£42,840.00 per year Work Location: In person

CNC Machinist Salary: £31,212 - £42,840 per annum (depending on skills and experience) plus overtime available and on call when trained. Benefits: 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + exceptional defined average salary pension + excellent work life balance + Flexi time + potential to study and develop new skills, study days available + Specialise with bespoke machines Contract Typ. . click apply for full job details

Senior Mechanical Technician Salary: £42,840 - £47,124 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) Contract Type: Permanent Position Hours: Full time Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer click apply for full job details

AI Researcher Salary: Band E (Stem 1) £53,818 - £59,199 per annum (dependent on skills and experience). Hours: Full time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss flexible working with applicants) Contract Type: Fixed Term (3 Years). Location: Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington About us The Hartree Centre is within the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), an click apply for full job details

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Salary: £53,818 - £59,199 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer click apply for full job details

Adaptive Optics Engineer Location Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh. Salary: Band D (S1) £42,840 - £47,124 to Band E (S1) £53,818 - £59,199 per annum (dependent on skills and experience). Contract Type: Open-Ended Hours: Full-Time _(We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)_ Come and work at the forefront of science and engineering. Stretch your technical skills while building human understanding. Explore the unknown and get to grips with the biggest challenges in Big Science. And, alongside world class scientists, engineers, technicians and technologists, use everything you've learnt to find real answers that shape society and improve lives. Put simply, come and discover the impact you can make when you're equipped, encouraged and inspired to perform to your very best. We are in search of an experienced adaptive optics engineer/scientist to become an integral part of our Applied Optics group. You will join multi-disciplinary teams on projects varying in scale from design studies and technology development through to international collaborations building instruments for some of the world's largest observatories. Your involvement will encompass all stages of instrument development, collaborating closely with astronomers to establish requirements, formulating innovative designs, and assembling and integration of instruments. Your contributions will be especially significant in shaping the Ground Layer Adaptive Optics (GLAO) system design for MOSAIC, a future instrument for the European Extremely Large Telescope, which is currently advancing into its Phase B. Responsibilities Within the Applied Optics group at UK ATC, you will assume a pivotal role in conceiving, designing, developing, and testing adaptive optics systems for both ground-based astronomical projects and space instrumentation. A comprehensive grasp of adaptive optics theory coupled with hands-on experience in adaptive optics instruments is essential. Your contributions will extend to relevant AO-related initiatives within STFC, encompassing astronomical projects such as MOSAIC and PCS. Your specific duties include: Performing numerical modelling of adaptive optics systems Designing and analysing adaptive optics systems Prepare technical reports to document the AO design and performance Conducting laboratory tests and conducting data analysis Assisting in the integration and testing phases of instrumentation projects This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the advancement of adaptive optics technology and its application in both astronomical and non-astronomical domains. Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring the success of our projects, fostering innovation, and driving our mission forward. Person Specification We welcome candidates with a robust background in adaptive optics for ground-based astronomical instruments and hands-on experience in experimental laboratory work, as well as those well-versed in simulations and theoretical modelling, to apply for this position. Ph.D. level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant science or engineering discipline Good understanding and extensive working knowledge of adaptive optics Experience in the design, construction, and testing of adaptive optics systems for astronomical instrumentation. Understanding of tomographic AO, wavefront reconstruction, and control algorithms. Proficiency in high-level modeling software such as Python, Matlab, IDL, or C Proven ability to work proactively and collaboratively as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, able to clearly present technical material in meetings and written reports. Additional specifications for Band-E candidates include: Experience of working independently and leading small teams Experience in the design, construction, and testing of tomographic adaptive optics systems for astronomical instrumentation. Understanding of aspects of project management We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, technicians and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible. STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant. To find out more about this role and information on how to apply click apply The closing date for applications is 2nd February 2024 Job Type: Full-time Salary: £42,840.00-£59,199.00 per year Work Location: In person

Lifting Technician Science and Technology Facilities Council Salary: £31,212 per annum. (Dependent on skills and experience) Hours:Full time (37 Hours per week) Contract Type:Open Ended Location:Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Together, our scientist, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they f click apply for full job details

Mechanical Design Engineer (Plant Systems) Salary: £31,931 to £34,709 per annum, plus an annual allowance of up to £4k per year Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (dependent on skills and experience). Contract Type: Permanent Position Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer. Stretch your technical skills while building human understanding. Promote sustainability and create new materials. And, alongside world-leading scientists and technologists, shape projects that improve lives, and daily life, in the UK and far beyond. Put simply, come and discover the impact you can make when you're equipped, encouraged and inspired to perform to your very best. STFC are currently undertaking an extensive programme of capital works to improve the ISIS facility. You will be part of the ISIS Design Division and working within the Plant Design Team which are responsible for the design and installation of cooling water and ventilation systems on the ISIS plant. You will be working on 'closed circuit' cooling water systems (demineralized water, chilled water etc). An interest in energy savings and carbon footprint reduction technology is key for this role. Scope of Services You will lead and act as the design project manager whilst designing complete mechanical service systems and managing several design projects. You will be coordinating the plant design layout in collaboration with the CAD Pipework Engineer (AUTOCAD Plant3D) and specifying all mechanical components associated with mechanical service systems such as cooling water; chilled water; and piped gases (e.g. compressed air, piped laboratory gases etc.) including service panels. The work will require significant technical expertise regarding cooling plant technology and pipework systems. Other duties include: Developing the Process and M&E design specification of large, packaged Plant kit (e.g. Adiabatic Coolers, Chillers, Compressors etc.). Specifying all pipework and fittings including all types of valves, filters etc. Coordinating all components into the Plant layout design with the CAD Pipework Engineer. Produce P&IDs; Process Narratives; Control Philosophies and undertake Technical and Economic assessment work and optioneering workshops for schemes. Produce and maintain mechanical engineering schedules for all kit. Carry out hydraulic design modelling using PIPEFLOW software. Act as Mechanical Design Engineer for all HAZOP studies and contribute to other safety studies as required (e.g. FMEA's). Carry out and upkeep Basis of Design and CDM Designer Risk Assessments work. Actively contribute to developing the departmental technical guidance notes. Carry out surveys to measure / check specification of existing equipment as input into the design models. Produce/Maintain technical files for each project and organise 'handover'. Essential Criteria: HND or Degree Mechanical / Building Services Engineering or significant relevant experience. Good understanding of cooling plant, ventilation and piped gases systems. Experience in CAD packages to produce P&ID type schematics. Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office products. Self motivated with strong communication skills within a multi stakeholder environment. Flexible and able to work to tight deadlines with management, design staff and operations. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business-support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible. Closing date 02/01/2023

Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Salary: £39,748 to £44,748 per annum (included specialist allowance of up to £5,0000 dependent on skills and experience) Benefits: 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + exceptional defined average salary pension + work life balance Hours: Full time Contract Type: Open Ended. Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Closing Date for applications: Sunday 1st January 2023 The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe's largest research organisations. We are trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we are driving ground-breaking advances in science and engineering. Working at the forefront of scientific endeavour is not possible without a dedicated team of engineers able to turn abstract scientific ideas into reality. At STFC's ISIS facility, a world-leading scientific research centre, each problem requires a unique solution, taking advantage of the latest technologies to deliver the seemingly impossible. Our engineers have the freedom to choose their own solution, and the responsibility to take it to completion. We now have an opportunity for a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join the ISIS Controls Group, which is part of the ISIS Electrical Systems Division. The Group provides both large-scale distributed and stand-alone control and drive systems throughout the ISIS accelerator, target and neutron/muon beamlines utilising a wide range of technologies. You will play a leading role as part of the team that is responsible for the specification, design, build, installation and support of both custom-built PLC-based and externally sourced neutron chopper drive control systems throughout the facility. You will have a proven track-record in the design and delivery of drive-based projects within a scientific or industrial environment and will have the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm necessary to take a lead role in the ongoing development of these systems. You will have a high level of competence and confidence to manage and maintain current installations, whilst also keeping up to date with new technological developments to ensure that ISIS systems remain at the forefront of technology. As part of the wider group, you will also be encouraged to use and develop your skills to support a variety of other types of control systems including PLCs, EPICS, LabVIEW and Safety Interlock Systems. Successful applicants will be appointed at Band E of STFC's staffing hierarchy, depending on the strength of your controls/electrical knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications. Duties will include Specify, design and develop single and double axis electrical drive control systems for ISIS neutron choppers, including integration with existing ISIS controls/timing infrastructure and higher-level EPICS-based control systems. Prepare and check engineering drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD, Meridian and other standard office software packages. Programming of electrical drive control systems ultilising a variety of industrial PLC and specialist controls programming and configuration software packages. Produce test schedules and oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of chopper control systems around the facility. Essential: Knowledge: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an appropriate electrical engineering discipline or an HNC/HND with additional proven underpinning knowledge and understanding (S&I) A sound knowledge of electrical and drive-based controls principles, theories, techniques and communications protocols. (I) A sound knowledge of instrumentation including position feedback devices, temperature, flow or vibration sensors (I) Familiarity with BS7671 IET wiring regulations. (S&I) Technical Skills: Fully conversant with engineering drawings and circuit diagrams (I) An advanced standard of computer literacy in the use of office software, CAD packages e.g. AutoCAD and specialist PLC and drive programming software (S&I) Experience in designing control panels, with associated knowledge of panel-building, wiring, cable termination (S&I) Fully conversant with ladder logic, with significant experience of programming and debugging drive-based PLC systems and Human Machine Interfaces for use in an industrial or scientific environment Project Experience Proven project experience in designing and delivering drive-based control system projects and managing them within specified timescale / budget / quality criteria Fault-Finding A proven track-record in being able to diagnose and rectify complex faults on PLC-based motion control systems. The use of initiative, attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving is required Be willing to work flexibly as workload dictates and to play a leading role in the ISIS on-call system

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Salary: £39,748 to £44,166 per annum (dependent on skills and experience). A Specialist Allowance of up to £3000 per annum is also available for this role. Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire. Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer. Stretch your technical skills while building human understanding. Promote sustainability and create new materials. Alongside world-leading scientists and technologists, shape projects that improve lives in the UK and far beyond. Put simply, come, and discover the impact you can make when you're equipped, encouraged and inspired to perform to your very best. About this opportunity: The ISIS Instrument Design Group has an immediate requirement for an experienced senior design engineer with specialist knowledge in complex mechanical systems to manage the design, development, and procurement of its scientific research equipment. Instrument design is a key element in supporting the user community carrying out scientific studies at the ISIS facility, and there is an active programme of development of these systems as part of a wider facility growth. This opportunity will see you join the Instrument Design Section, operating at the heart of ISIS's Instrument Design Division. You would work closely and collaborate with leading scientists in the field and work on a breadth of novel technologies. You will also be working closely with fellow engineers and scientists to specify, design, develop and procure bespoke mechanical systems. These could include but are not limited to radiation shielding, mechatronic systems and vacuum systems. You will be involved in full lifecycle engineering from concept to commissioning of one-off components and larger, sophisticated systems. As a senior part of a dynamic and responsive engineering team, you will lead the development of high-tech engineering solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Play a leading role in design teams, with coordination between different disciplines. Actively manage priorities of own work and your staff's work against science board priorities. Manage the design of complex systems. Design mechanical systems from first principles. Carry out appropriate analysis of the systems. Line manage and senior line manage staff. Manage procurement and delivery of approved designs. Ensure all engineering design is carried out safely and in accordance with required codes of practice. Production of technical reports and safety assessments. Grant and record access and egress into controlled areas. We are looking for someone with: Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or Degree in a Mechanical Engineering based subject. Significant Postgraduate experience in the Design including experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams. Proven ability to analyse and design systems from first principles. Proven ability to work to procedures, and Industrial Standards and Regulations. Understanding of safe design, risk assessments, and risk mitigation. Comprehensive understanding of materials and manufacturing. Employee Benefits: We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of 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 an excellent work-life balance. We will ensure, where possible, that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business-support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. They turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible. Closing Date: 16th October 2022

Electrical Controls Engineer Salary: £31,931 to £34,931 (dependent on skills and experience). A Specialist Allowance of up to £3000 per annum is also available for this role. Hours: Full Time. Contract Type: Open Ended. Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer. Stretch your technical skills while building human understanding. Promote sustainability and create new materials. Alongside world-leading scientists and technologists, shape projects that improve lives in the UK and far beyond. Put simply, come and discover the impact you can make when you're equipped, encouraged and inspired to perform to your very best. Discover the science your skills can enable by bringing your engineering experience to our ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. At this world-leading scientific research centre, each problem requires a unique solution, taking advantage of the latest technologies. Our engineers and technicians have the freedom to choose their own solution, and the responsibility to take it to completion. As an Electrical Controls Engineer at this facility, you will provide crucial maintenance and support to our large-scale distributed and stand-alone control and drive systems. You will be responsible for carrying out fault-finding and repair of operational control systems and drives supported by the team. You will also produce test schedules and complete the installation and testing of new or upgraded control systems. Addition responsibilities include: Undertake the manufacture and assembly of control system hardware. Specify logic sequences and carry out the programming of PLCs and HMIs. Prepare drawings and user documentation using AutoCAD. We are looking for someone with: HNC/HND or bachelor degree in an appropriate electrical engineering subject area, or equivalent experience. Experience in the design, implementation and/or maintenance of Instrumentation & Control systems. Experience in the use of office software and CAD packages such as AutoCAD. What we offer We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including: 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days) Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme Employee shopping/travel discounts Excellent learning and development opportunities Visa Sponsorship for candidates applying outside of the UK 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. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business-support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. They turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible. Closing Date: 02nd October 2022

Electronics Engineer Salary: £25,702 to £27,938 per annum (UKRI Pay Band C) or £31,931 to £34,709 per annum (UKRI Pay Band D) dependent on skills and experience. A Specialist Allowance of up to £3000 per annum is available with this post. Hours: Full time (37 Hours per week) Contract Type: Open Ended Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer. Stretch your technical skills while building human understanding. Promote sustainability and create new materials. Alongside world-leading scientists and technologists, shape projects that improve lives in the UK and far beyond. The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences. ISIS has a suite of 36 instruments to deliver our science. Each of these (beam) instruments gives a unique insight into the properties of materials on the atomic scale. To support this incredible facility, we are looking to recruit an Electronics Engineer to join our Operations Support Section. You will be responsible for: Temperature control equipment for sample environment systems, controlling high temperature furnaces and low temperature cryogenics. Motion systems that are an integral part of the ISIS beam instruments. You would be involved with the maintenance, test, and repair of these systems. Testing, maintenance, and repair of our Personal Protection Systems (PPS) which make up a pivotal layer of safety for our staff. Novel electrical experimental setups including, but not limited to, high voltage, high current, and electric and magnetic fields (EMFs). Ensuring electrical safety integrity of all in-house and externally provided electrical equipment used in experiments Be part of our on-call team providing out-of-hours maintenance and repair support on a rostered basis. Your responsibilities will include: Provide electronics and electrical support to the ISIS neutron beamlines and their experiments, through the provision of fast and effective fault diagnosis and repair. Play a pivotal role in the ISIS beam instrument support by assisting scientists with their experiment set-up needs. Support the design and manufacturer of custom pieces of equipment that enable the scientists to perform new and unique types of experiments. Be responsible for specific equipment within our equipment maintenance programme. Maintenance, test, and repair of our motion control systems. These motion systems move and configure our beam instruments as well as optimising the position of the samples that are being investigated. Repair, modification and the design, assembly, and maintenance of a vast range of temperature control equipment. Support the adaptation of electrical and electronic equipment to meet our strict electrical safety codes. You would ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with health and safety codes. Maintain a high level of professional technical proficiency through continuous training either formal courses or attendance of workshops and conferences If appointed at the more senior level, your responsibilities would also include: Be the lead technician for specific areas of our operations work. Become a collaborator in ISIS project design reviews. You would work with the team to ensure that the group's design standards are adhered to. Collaborating with scientists to provide the exact sample environment configurations for each experimental set up. We are looking for someone with: Qualified to HNC or above, or equivalent experience, in Electronic Engineering. Technical experience outside of academia, such as electronics design work, fault finding skills, test, and repair work. Creative and adaptive approach to problem solving. Previous experience as a lead technician with responsibility for a specific body of work and experience in supervising other technicians (for higher role) Understanding of safety systems. Working knowledge of motion control systems. Qualifications relating to electrical safety. Employee Benefits: We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of 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 an excellent work-life balance. We will ensure, where possible, that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible. Closing Date: 9th October 2022

Electronics Controls Engineer Salary: £31,931 to £34,709 (dependent on skills and experience). A Specialist Allowance of up to £3000 per annum is also available for this role. Hours: Full Time. Contract Type: Open Ended. Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer. Stretch your technical skills while building human understanding. Promote sustainability and create new materials. Alongside world-leading scientists and technologists, shape projects that improve lives in the UK and far beyond. Put simply, come and discover the impact you can make when you're equipped, encouraged and inspired to perform to your very best. Discover the science your skills can enable by bringing your engineering experience to our ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. At this world-leading scientific research centre, each problem requires a unique solution, taking advantage of the latest technologies. Our engineers and technicians have the freedom to choose their own solution, and the responsibility to take it to completion. Working as a Controls Engineer at this facility, you will be involved in the design, development and test of mission critical systems. You will write and maintain software to run our embedded systems and alongside your team, work on projects that redevelop or upgrade our remaining legacy systems. We are looking for someone with: Strong analogue electronics knowledge including filter design, signal conditioning, signal acquisition/processing and circuit analysis techniques. Strong digital electronics knowledge including design of programmable logic devices and microcontroller based designs. C/C++ programming experience. Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical concepts effectively What we offer We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including: 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days) Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme Employee shopping/travel discounts Excellent learning and development opportunities Visa Sponsorship for candidates applying outside of the UK 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. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business-support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. They turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible. How to apply: For full details on the role, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that clearly showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role. If you experience any difficulties with applying online, please contact us on or call us on . Closing Date: 2nd October 2022

Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician Salary: £31,931 - £34,709 gross per annum, plus specialist allowance of up to £2000 Banding: UKRI Band D Benefits: 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + exceptional defined average salary pension + excellent work life balance Location: Daresbury Laboratory- Warrington Contract Type: Open ended Hours: Full Time - We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants. Closing Dates for applications: 28th September 2022 About Us Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer. Stretch your technical skills while building human understanding. Promote sustainability and create new materials. And, alongside world-leading scientists and technologists, shape projects that improve lives, and daily life, in the UK and far beyond. Put simply, come and discover the impact you can make when you're equipped, encouraged and inspired to perform to your very best. The Metrology and Technical Engineering Group (MMTE) part of the Engineering Technology Centre (ETC) within the Technology Department at STFC's Daresbury Laboratory are currently looking for senior mechanical engineering technicians to join our knowledgeable team working in an exceptional environment with access to first class training and an excellent work life balance. This role will directly support the MMTE portfolio and the UK's contribution to the PIP-II project. By working closely with the STFC's PIP-II project team and our In-Kind partner (Fermilab); you will be reviewing prototype assembly methods; engineering drawings; developing and following defined processes/procedures; comply to meet standards; assembly and testing of all equipment required in the construction of SRF cryomodules. To succeed you will need a broad understanding of engineering, hands-on mechanical experience and welding fabrication capability. Essential Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or demonstrable equivalent ONC level engineering qualification or extensive equivalent experience Experience of working within an ISO9001 or similar quality environment Background knowledge of particle accelerator type or other advanced scientific or engineering technologies Experience welding assemblies (Fillet Wields and Lip Welds) to meet EN 15614-1 requirements Experience welding cryo / vacuum assemblies Working knowledge or experience of particle accelerator type technologies and instrumentation Employee Benefits: We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including: 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days). Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme. Employee shopping/travel discounts. Excellent learning and development opportunities. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. In this regard, we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible. The Closing date is 28th September 2022 (NB: some interviews may take place before the closing date for strong candidates).

Integration Engineer Salary: UKRI Band E £39,748 - £44,166, Plus Specialist Allowance (SA) of up to £3000 (based on knowledge and skills) Benefits: 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + exceptional defined average salary pension + excellent work life balance Location: Daresbury Laboratory- Warrington Contract Type: Open ended Hours: Full Time The Closing date is 25th September 2022, with Interviews on 6th October 2022. About Us Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer. Stretch your technical skills while building human understanding. Promote sustainability and create new materials. And, alongside world-leading scientists and technologists, shape projects that improve lives, and daily life, in the UK and far beyond. Put simply, come and discover the impact you can make when you're equipped, encouraged and inspired to perform to your very best. The Metrology and Technical Engineering Group (MMTE) is part of the Engineering Technology Centre (ETC) within the Technology Department at STFC's Daresbury Laboratory are currently looking for an Integration Engineer to join our knowledgeable team working in an excellent environment with access to first class training and an excellent work life balance. Responsibilities will include leading an engineering project team to understand and relay requirements, development of procedures, working closely with the Quality Control Engineer for the procurement, assembly and testing of all equipment required in the construction of SRF cryomodules. It is expected that the post-holder will agree these management arrangements with our In-Kind partner (Fermilab) and with the STFC's PIP-II project team. About you You will have a broad understanding of engineering and hands-on experience. Knowledge/transferable skills in some specific areas of particle accelerator type technologies including: vacuum technology, cryogenics and clean room/low particulate control technology would be advantageous but not essential. Essential A strong hands-on technical engineering background (S&I) Able to lead and manage Work Packages with multi-function teams to design, specify, deliver, maintain, and improve installation and assembly processes. (S&I) A proactive project management style: planning, managing risks before they materialise, adapting and responding to changing circumstances and situations. (S&I) Able to develop & maintain process documentation to achieve the required standards, specifications & targets. (I) Project Management to ensure assembly and installation processes are implemented within specified timeframes and deliver planned targets (I) Communication to provide information on planned changes, status reports, specifications & solutions (S&I) Employee Benefits 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days). Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme. Employee shopping/travel discounts. Excellent learning and development opportunities. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. In this regard, we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible. The Closing date is 25th September 2022, with Interviews on 6th October 2022.

Science and Technology Facilities Council Mechanical Technician/Machinist Salary: £27,938 - £34,709 per annum (plus annual role-based allowance of £2,000 (dependent on qualifications and or experience) Benefits: 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + exceptional defined average salary pension + excellent work life balance Contract Type: Open Ended Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire. Hours: Full Time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants) Closing date for applications: 28th September 2022 About us Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe's largest research organisations and part of UKRI (United Kingdom Research & Innovation). Through combining world-class facilities with some of the world's most talented staff, we're driving ground-breaking advances in science and engineering. We have an opportunity within the Technology Department's Manufacturing Facility where the successful candidate will be working as part of an already established team, helping to strengthen manufacturing resource, to further support all departments within the STFC. About the Role As a trusted member of the manufacturing facilities you will be working with design teams and project leaders to fulfil their design manufacturing requirements You will have varied workload where you will work both effectively and safely as part of a team, and on your own with minimal directional supervision. One of the main focus of the role will be producing precision components to meet mechanical designs drawing specifications. There will be daily use of conventional and CNC machines with a requirement to use hand inspection tools. You will also be able to problem solve associated manufacturing issues and collaborate closely with colleagues at all levels, advising on best practise & recommending ways of overcoming manufacturing obstacles. Finally, there is a requirement for you to support the training of apprentices and less experienced staff. Essential: Certified relevant Apprenticeship or significant work experience. Understanding of Health and Safety regulations in the workplace. Proven track record in producing machined components to drawing or CAD Model. Good Interpersonal skills, particularly communication, listening, and problem-solving. Strong sense of conduct, responsibility, and reliability. Employee Benefits 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days). Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme. Employee shopping/travel discounts. Excellent learning and development opportunities. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. In this regard, we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and businesssupport team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible.

CAD Designer/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer Salary: £31,931 - £34,709 per annum (dependent on skills and experience). A Specialist Allowance of up to £2,000 per annum is also available for this role. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Come and do the kind of work that made you want to be an engineer...... click apply for full job details