The UK’s national synchrotron science facility, Diamond Light Source, conducts world-class research in virtually all fields of science. Located 20 minutes from Oxford, it sits in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers rewarding career opportunities.

Duties include:

• Produce electrical detailed design drawings for technical systems such as; Motion control for optical systems; Vacuum control systems for vessels & beam tubes; Safety interlock systems for personnel protection; Electrical installations for buildings and experimental areas including power distribution, lighting, telecoms, HVAC, etc.
• 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.

• ONC/HNC 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.

• 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 Motion control, safety systems, building services, PLCs, instrumentationTechnical Apprenticeship;
• Engineering Council registration and membership of relevant professional body;
• Occasional travel on work related business.