Mechatronic & Controls Technician Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Scientific and Technology Facilities Council

Salary: £42,840 (Band D) to £53,818 (Band E) per year (depending on abilities and experience).

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Open-ended.

Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire

Come and do the kind of work that inspired you to be an engineer. Develop your technical talents while improving your human understanding. Encourage sustainability and develop new materials. And, working with world-class scientists, technicians, and technologists, shape projects that improve lives and daily living in the UK and abroad.

Simply put, come and see what an impact you can make when you’re prepared, motivated, and inspired to give your all.

The ISIS Electrical and Electronic User Support Group (EEUSG) is presenting an excellent chance to join its Mechatronics Control Section. The Mechatronics team is critical in supporting the neutron and muon instruments, as well as the experimental equipment, which rely on motion systems to carry out the wide range of experiments performed at ISIS each year.

As a member of the mechatronics section, you will be in charge of supporting all areas of our instruments’ motion control equipment. This will include:

• Testing, commissioning, and support for a wide range of software control systems and measuring equipment.
• Maintenance operations are planned, including safe working practices, and maintenance records are kept properly.
• Assisting our mechanical teams with the construction and installation of ISIS beamline motion control equipment.
• Supporting the integration of user-provided experimental equipment.
• Seeking chances for ongoing improvement of motion control equipment that may result in increased functionality, dependability, or performance.
• Representing the section as a Mechatronics Control stakeholder during design reviews.
• Repair and maintenance of equipment, including rewiring and reassembly as needed.
• Providing direction, assistance, and encouragement to all graduates and apprentices working in the Mechatronics Support division and the larger group.
• exhibiting your work at conferences and seminars in the UK and abroad.

At UKRI Band E level, you would be expected to work more autonomously when handling difficult maintenance issues, as well as to create, execute, and approve safe working practices. You would also be expected to supervise subordinate personnel.

ISIS is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the group provides technical support outside of normal business hours through an on-call system. You would have the opportunity to work alongside the other members of the group to support our on-call system. An on-call allowance is due.

Personal Specification (UKRI Band D)
To be reviewed at either shortlisting (S), interview (I), or both (S+I).

• Qualified HNC or higher (HND, MEng, MSc, BEng) in a relevant engineering area, or considerable expertise in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Controls engineering. (S)
• demonstrable knowledge of mechatronic experience within an industrial or scientific setting, which could include: (S+I)
• Machine design and alignment of mechatronic systems.
• Assembly of electrical systems and cabling.
• Setting up PLC motion control systems.
• The ability to critically evaluate systems and determine the root reason of failure. (S+I)
• Understanding of safety systems and dealing with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). (I)
• Basic grasp of communication technologies and controller configurations such as Ethernet IP, Biss-c/SSI, and RS232. (I)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. (S+I)

In addition to the following, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Advanced understanding of at least two aspects of mechatronics (mechanical, electrical, and software) (I)
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 structured text and object-oriented programming (ISIS currently employs the Beckhoff TwinCAT platform for new motion control systems, however knowledge of this particular system is not essential). (I)
• Experience measuring and assessing motion performance, including accuracy and repeatability. (I)
• Working understanding of the Machinery Directive and PUWER (I).
• Experience directly or indirectly managing people, providing technical supervision, or mentoring junior technicians or engineers. (I)

What We Offer

We offer a broad array of perks, including:

• 30 days of holiday FTE (in addition to 8 bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days).
• Flexible working hours.
• An excellent defined average salary pension arrangement.
• Employee shopping and travel discounts
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives to help our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance!

Please keep in mind that if you require sponsorship to work in the UK, you and any dependents going with you will be required to pay application fees directly to The Home Office before beginning your position with us. UKRI is usually able to recover some or all of these fees after you become an employee, which you can discuss with the Hiring Manager. To learn more, visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or email Recruitment@ukri.org.

About the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

As one of Europe’s major research groups, we ask the most profound questions in the cosmos in search of solutions that will transform the world around us. We want to comprehend. We are proud of the effect we make. And we’re committed to fostering a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being a part of all of this entails contributing to work that pushes boundaries and generates new opportunities. You’ll be working with and learning from actual experts. Whatever your function, you will be free to ask questions and encouraged to contribute ideas. And, in a good and supportive environment, you’ll see how much of a difference you can make when you’re prepared and inspired to succeed.

We are a place where curious minds thrive. We are not motivated by profit, therefore we explore concepts that others do not, ask questions that others will not, and uncover solutions that others are unable to find. In addition to Mars landings and black holes, we look at a wide range of worldwide projects in science, engineering, computing, and technology. Our work, whether on the cutting edge or behind the scenes, is intellectually difficult. It’s often groundbreaking. And it’s eternally intriguing.

To learn more about STFC, please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/.

You can also visit our careers website: https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/

UK Research Innovation (UKRI)

UKRI is an institution that combines the seven discipline research councils, Research England, and Innovate UK. Together, we will create an autonomous body with a strong voice and vision to ensure the UK’s position as a world leader in research and innovation.

We create and maintain some of the most outstanding scientific facilities in the world, supporting some of the most intriguing and challenging research initiatives. We are pushing the boundaries of human knowledge via basic research while also providing advantages to UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills, and business-led innovation.

More information can be obtained on www.ukri.org.

If you choose to work at UKRI, you will have access to a variety of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, outstanding holiday entitlement, staff shopping/travel discounts, and a salary sacrifice bike to work scheme. For additional information, see Benefits of Working for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The role holder will be required to undergo the necessary level of security screening/vetting. UKRI maintains the right to conduct or re-run security clearance as necessary during the course of employment.

How We Support EDI in the Workforce

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Disability Confident Employer

As participants in the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who match the basic requirements for the vacancy(ies). We shall make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential work responsibilities, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us if you need accommodations.

How to apply?

Online applications are only accepted for this position. Please submit a CV and accompanying letter that clearly describes how you meet the given criteria, as well as your motivation for UKRI and the post. Ensure that the work reference number appears in the filename description of each document uploaded. Please keep in mind that if you do not address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter, your application may be rejected. Assessment will be based solely on the content of your submitted covering letter and CV, not the ‘experience’ component of the application.

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