About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer/ Electrical Design Engineer to provide electrical engineering design support to the technical systems of the Diamond facility.
As a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer you will assist, and develop the skills required, in the production of electrical system designs for a variety of projects including precision positioning controls for optical systems, vacuum control systems, machinery controls, safety circuits and LV systems. You will also develop knowledge and skills required to use electrical CAD software and AutoCAD to produce schematics, hook-ups and other electrical design documentation, in support of the project requirements.
As an Electrical Design Engineer you will work closely with internal & external scientific and engineering staff to produce electrical systems designs for a variety of projects including motor control systems, vacuum control systems, electrical rack and panel design, low voltage distribution systems, and relay and interlock logic. You will use electrical CAD software to produce schematics, hook-ups and other electrical design documentation.
Applicants will be considered at either 6 or 5 level, depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.
About You
You will hold a bachelor's degree in electrical and/or electronic engineering, or equivalent in a relevant discipline, as well as the ability to produce designs and specifications to appropriate standards and to oversee procurement, assembly, testing and commissioning of electrical control systems.
You will have proven expertise and experience in 3 or more of the following areas:
Control systems
Automation
System engineering
Mechatronics
Motion control
Robotics
PLCs
Microcontrollers
Vacuum technology
PCB design/manufacture
EMC
Power supplies and power distribution
Instrumentation and signal processing
Pneumatic systems
Regulatory / safety awareness
Basic electrical safety awareness
Knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and standards
Knowledge of specialist system safety, e.g. machine safety, laser safety, gas safety
To be considered for the Electrical Design Engineer position you will also have:
Experience using a relevant CAD system (Diamond uses AutoCAD, Zuken E3)
A grasp of essential health and safety context for all work
Experience working in a professional engineering, production, manufacturing, or research environment
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 1st December, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.
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