• Work closely with internal & external scientific and engineering staff to produce mechanical designs for projects.
• Develop and apply expertise in technologies including ultra high vacuum systems, stable support structures, precision mechanisms, cryogenics and the general design of scientific equipment and plant.
• Produce concept designs, layouts, assembly drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings employing AutoCAD and Pro-Engineer software.
• Carry out calculations and FEA as competence and supervision allow.
• 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.

• Ability to provide ideas and creative solutions to design problems
• Excellent working knowledge of 3D CAD system with significant hands on 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.
• Excellent working knowledge of engineering drawings including symbols for geometric tolerancing, surface finish and welding.
• Experience of working in a team, discussing work with other team members and presenting ideas and solutions to engineers or customers.
• Experience in the selection of materials and processes for design solutions.
• HNC or equivalent in relevant discipline 
 

• Good working knowledge of Pro/Engineer CAD system
• Good working knowledge of PDM-Link
• Demonstrate ability to lead, motivate and manage internal and contract staff.
• Design experience of mechanical joining: brazing, welding, bonding.
• Experience of manufacturing techniques: milling, turning, casting, forging etc.
• Light manual tasks may be involved during commissioning.

• Must be available to travel on work related business with some overnight stays occasionally.