UK: Graduate Mechanical Engineer job

Deadline: 2nd Nov. 2012

Diamond Light Source

Salary Circa £26,000

Full Time, Permanent

Ref. DIA0778/SB

Duties

1. Assist in the production of specifications, design models, schedules, reports and other documentation for Diamond projects on the beamlines and accelerators.
2. Develop expertise in and carry out Finite Element Analysis to calculate static and dynamic stress, strain and thermal response of various systems.
3. Produce mechanical  design models and some detail drawings for technical systems such as; Precision Motion mechanisms for optical systems, Vacuum vessels, Fabrications for supporting mechanical systems, Beamline and system layouts
4. Develop and apply knowledge and understanding in technologies such as :Ultra High Vacuum systems, Precision motion systems, Radiation protection and Personnel safety systems
5. Use of Computer Aided Design software packages Pro-E/PDM-Link in 3D and AutoCAD in 2D and ANSYS for FEA
6. Assist in procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.
7. Contribute to hazard analysis and risk assessment exercises.
8. Maintain and update engineering models and drawings and other documentation on projects.
9. Work within DLS procedures and contribute to their development.

Qualifications and Experience: Essential

• A confident communicator both verbal and written
• An effective team member 
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Ability to propose relevant experiments and analyse data to draw conclusions
• Ability to maintain good records and reliable, comprehensive documentation
• Competence in 3D CAD
• Competence in 2D CAD
• Knowledge and experience in performing FEA
• Producing concepts to address technical challenges
• Some relevant post graduate experience
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• An interest in the challenges of sub-micron positioning and stability
• IMechE accredited First or Upper Second Class BEng (Hons) degree plus appropriate Masters degree or approved Further Learning to Masters level
• IMechE accredited First or Upper Second Class MEng degree
• Must be available to travel on work related business with some overnight stays occasionally.

Qualifications and Experience: Desirable

• Competence in programming computerised control of mechanical systems
• Design of scientific equipment
• Experience of precision motion systems
• Experience of Ultra High Vacuum or Cryogenics
• Experience of planning projects
• Registration with IMechE
• Driving Licence

Closing date: 2^nd November 2012

For further information about this role please visit: http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Jobs/Current/

Diamond is committed to equality of opportunities for all, and offer a competitive salary (dependent upon skills, qualifications and experience), comprehensive benefits, an index-linked pension scheme and flexible working hours.

For an application form and further information including work permit and visa requirements for non-EU nationals please visit our website at www.diamond.ac.uk , telephone our recruitment line on 01235 778218 or write to us at the address below, quoting the appropriate reference number.

Diamond Light Source Ltd, Diamond House, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE.