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Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
About the role
We now have an opportunity for a Graduate / Mechanical Design Engineer for a 35-month fixed term contract, to provide mechanical engineering design support to the technical systems of the Diamond facility.
Responsibilities will include
- Working closely with internal & external scientific and engineering staff to produce mechanical designs for projects.
- Developing and applying expertise in technologies including ultra high vacuum systems, stable support structures, precision mechanisms, cryogenics and the general design of scientific equipment and plant.
- Producing concept designs, layouts, assembly drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings employing AutoCAD and Creo software.
- Carrying out calculations and FEA as competence and supervision allow.
- Assisting with / procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.
Applicants will be considered at either Design Engineer or Graduate Engineer level depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.
About you
- You will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics or equivalent in relevant discipline.
- Demonstrate a strong background in mechanical engineering with excellent working knowledge of engineering drawings.
- Have design experience of materials selection, joining and manufacturing techniques, with advanced level knowledge of a 3D CAD system with hands on experience.
- Have the ability to provide ideas and creative solutions.
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with peers, customers and suppliers.
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.
The Mechanical Design Engineer position qualifies for a non-pensionable allowance of £2,250 per annum.
To apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
When applying please state whether you wish to be considered at Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, or Mechanical Design Engineer level.
As a visa sponsorship license holder, we are likely to be able to sponsor non-UK nationals that require visa sponsorship at Mechanical Design Engineer level. However, this position doesn't meet the requirements for visa sponsorship at Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer level, except potentially for those people that are already sponsored in the UK (since before 04/04/2024) or who meet the criteria of a ‘new entrant’.
Other information
- Further company benefits
- Life at Diamond
- Nuvos Pension Scheme
Diamond is open to different ways of working and we are committed to supporting our employees to have more flexibility and autonomy over where, when and how long they work.
Where relevant, and possible for the role, we will consider flexible working arrangements, secondment and job share opportunities.
Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 56 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.
If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.
Diamond are members of Working Families (the UK’s work-life balance organisation) and we have also achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.
