Electrical Design Engineer

We now have an opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team to provide electrical engineering design support to the technical systems of the Diamond facility.

The Engineering team plays a key role in the design, development and construction of the equipment required to enable X ray production for Scientific research. This includes technologies such as Robotics and Motor driven automation for handling of scientific samples.

Further responsibilities will include:

• Assisting / producing electrical designs for a variety of projects including, Motor Controls, Vacuum pumping and heating systems, temperature and flow for Plant monitoring, relay logic and interlocking for small automation tasks.



• Developing CAD schematics, hook-ups, and other electrical design documentation.



• Assisting in / carrying out procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.



• Maintaining and updating engineering drawings and documentation on projects.



• Developing an awareness of relevant British, European International and company standards and understand the implications on design.



• Liaising with system owners to gain experience in technologies such as programmable logic controllers, motion controls, distributed I/O, instrumentation, and pneumatic controls.



• Producing high quality detailed electrical drawings.



• Contributing to design reviews and system verification and validation.
  
  Suitable candidates will have a background in an Electrical Engineering discipline. We encourage time served apprentice applicants that have obtained at least Level 3 qualifications in Advanced Engineering to apply along with Graduate Engineers. We can offer advanced level 6 apprenticeships to upskill candidates as required.


You will be passionate about a career in electrical engineer with some experience of design, manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning of Electrical systems. You will also demonstrate basic understanding of control systems and electrical designs methodology, with working knowledge of a CAD system.

You will demonstrate design understanding in at least one of the following areas:

• Electrical Rack build & design.



• Motor control systems driving Stepper, Servo or DC motors.



• Vacuum control systems.



• Low Voltage distribution systems.



• Relay and interlock logic.


You will also demonstrate:

• Ability to produce working designs, e.g., electrical diagrams, parts lists, and general assembly drawings.



• Good understanding of Electrical engineering fundamentals.



• Grasp of essential health and safety context.
  
  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. Engineering at Diamond enables our scientists to use synchrotron light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology., 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 attract talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 44 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women (77% men and 23% women as at March 2021). 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), we have also achieved the Athena SWAN Bronze award and Disability Confident Level Two.

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 (should we mention the % employer contribution). Opportunities for up skilling & to study for advanced qualifications as part of modern apprenticeships. 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.