Seeking a Hardware Development Engineer with deep expertise in beamline instrumentation development. The idóneo candidate will have strong hands‐on experience in plasma physics, particularly plasma diagnostics and confinement as well as electron / ion guns and / or atomic and molecular beam generation.
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Asegúrese de leer la descripción completa a continuación y, si confía en que cumple todos los requisitos, envíe su solicitud de inmediato.Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and test advanced ion, electron, and atomic beam sources
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Design, assemble, and operate plasma diagnostic instrumentation
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Plan and execute experiments to verify operational and performance parameters
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Produce mechanical, optomechanical, and mechatronic designs using CAD tools (e.g. Fusion360 or PTCCreo), following best practices for ultra‐high vacuum (UHV) systems
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Operate and integrate laboratory test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, DAQs, multimeters, timing devices, and multi‐instrument control systems
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Develop Python scripts for experimental control, data acquisition, and data analysis
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Iteratively refine and optimise designs based on experimental results
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Prepare clear technical documentation and reports for internal stakeholders
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Profile
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PhD or advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands‐on industrial or research experience
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Proven experience with plasma physics, molecular / atomic beams, ion beams, or electron beams in academic or industrial R&D; environments
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Strong hands‐on experience with high and ultra‐high vacuum hardware and instrumentation
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Excellent practical skills in experimental prototyping, system debugging, and test bench operation
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Experience automating complex experimental setups involving actuators, lasers, and detectors is highly desirable
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Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Fusion360, or equivalent)
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Next Steps
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Following your application Jake Phillips, a specialist recruiter will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. Jake will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.
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This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close shortly. xohynlm We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.