• Develop knowledge and understanding in technologies such as; programmable logic controllers, Sensors, motors, actuators and encoders;
• Use of Computer Aided Design software package AutoCAD;
• Assist in procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers;
• Contribute to hazard analysis and risk assessment exercises;
• Maintain and update engineering drawings and documentation on projects;
• Work within DLS procedures and contribute to their development;
• Produce electrical detailed design drawings for technical systems such as;

1. Motion control for optical systems
2. Vacuum control systems for vessels & beam tubes
3. Safety interlock systems for personnel protection
4. Electrical installations for buildings and experimental areas including power distribution, lighting, telecoms, HVAC, etc.

• Work closely with internal & external scientific and engineering staff to produce electrical designs for projects including, motion control for optical systems, vacuum control systems for vessels & beam tubes, safety interlock systems for personnel protection and electrical installations for buildings and experimental areas including power distribution, lighting, telecoms, HVAC, etc.;
• Develop and apply expertise in technologies such as Programmable logic controllers, Sensors, actuators and encoders;
• Use of Computer Aided Design software package AutoCAD;
• Procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers;
• Supervision of internal and contract design staff and control of quality;
• Contribute to hazard analysis and risk assessment exercises;
• Maintain and update engineering drawings and documentation on projects;
• Work within DLS procedures and contribute to their development.

Electrical Designer:

• HND or equivalent  in relevant discipline;
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD system;
• Ability to work reliably and minimum of supervision;
• Demonstrate production of good quality electrical detail drawings with reference to specifications;
• Background in electrical engineering;
• Team player and good communicator.

Electrical Design Engineer:

• HND or equivalent  in relevant discipline;
• Ability to provide ideas and creative solutions to design problems;
• Good working knowledge of a CAD system with significant experience;
• Demonstrate self-motivation;
• Demonstrate ability and initiative to get to the heart of a problem and take it efficiently through to completion;
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills with peers, subordinates, customers and suppliers;
• Good background in electrical engineering;
• Excellent working knowledge of engineering drawings and working to specifications for controls and electrical designs;
• Experience of working in a team, discussing work with other team members and presenting ideas and solutions to engineers or customers;
• Background in the use of computers and data handling including Microsoft office systems, Word, excel, power point, publisher, Microsoft project and MathCad;
• Must be available to travel on work related business with some overnight stays occasionally;
• Light manual tasks may be involved during commissioning.

Electrical Designer:

• Degree or equivalent qualification;
• Engineering Council registration and membership of relevant professional body;
• Technical Apprenticeship;
• Understanding of controls and electrical designs;
• Experienced in the use of computers and MS Office including Word, and excel;
• Experience of working within a QA system;
• Experience of manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning of systems;
• Competence in at least one of the following; Motion control, safety systems, building services, PLCs, instrumentation;
• Occasional travel on work related business.

Electrical Design Engineer:

• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline;
• Engineering Council registration and membership of relevant professional body;
• Technical Apprenticeship;
• Driving Licence;
• Demonstrate ability to lead, motivate and manage internal and contract staff;
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD;
• Some appreciation of electrical calculations packages;
• Experience of supervising design office work; 
• Experience of working within a QA system;
• Good appreciation of project management;
• Experience of overseeing manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning of systems;
• Knowledge of developments in the field;
• Competence in two or more of the following; Motion control, safety interlock systems, electrical installations for buildings and experimental equipment including power distribution, lighting, telecoms, HVAC, etc. PLCs, sensors, actuators, encoders, vacuum technology.