Our organization is seeking a skilled Higher Electronics Engineer to join our team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
Job Description
We are looking for an engineer who can work independently and as part of a team to develop innovative solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and developing electronic and electro-mechanical equipment and systems, including digital and analogue design, microcontrollers, control systems, and data acquisition.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Designing and constructing electronic and electro-mechanical equipment and systems;
* Developing application software;
* Working on safety-related control systems (safety interlocking) for radiological and machinery safety;
* Commissioning and testing equipment;
* Carrying out modification of existing equipment;
* Providing fault diagnosis and maintenance of electronic and electromechanical equipment and systems;
* Communicating with external contractors and accreditation services;
* Writing detailed specifications in conjunction with internal customers;
* Writing user guides and other documentation for equipment and systems;
* Providing advice to scientific staff on the purchase and use of electronic equipment.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you will need to have:
* A degree in electronic engineering or equivalent experience in an electronic engineering role;
* Knowledge and experience of electronic and electro-mechanical design, development, and support;
* Practical experience in electrical and electronic construction techniques;
* Practical experience in using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators;
* Knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering techniques;
* Experience of CAD for schematic, PCB, and/or mechanical component design;
* Experience with control software;
* Ability to balance competing priorities while still delivering at pace;
* Able to operate a DSE workstation;
* Able to manipulate equipment in laboratories and during field work, and able to load/unload equipment from vehicles;
* A current full UK driving license and ability to drive vehicles to off-site locations.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary of £34,093 to £41,509 per annum, pro rata, plus benefits.
Others
Please note that this vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework, which will assess your knowledge and experience, and/or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. You will be required to complete an application form and submit a 1000-word supporting statement outlining how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together. In the event of a large number of applications, we will longlist into three piles: Meets all essential criteria, Meets some essential criteria, and Piles Meets all essential criteria will be moved through to the shortlisting stage.
Shortlisting will be based on qualification to degree level in electronic engineering or equivalent experience in an electronic engineering role. Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.
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