Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. Located at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, we enable world-leading research across a wide range of scientific disciplines and industrial applications.

We require an experienced electrical technician to work on X-ray beamlines. You will be required to maintain the equipment and work with the beamline scientists in designing and installing new components, helping beamline users to carry out their experiments.

You will provide support during the installation and commissioning phase, after commissioning, duties will focus on the development of the facilities and assistance with the day-to-day operation. You should have an ONC/GNVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification.

During installation and commissioning

Installation and commissioning support for specialist beamline equipment.This will include working on all electrical aspects of the beamline including: racks and field equipment. It will also include installation of motors and electrical sensors for items such as vacuum, pneumatics, water flow and temperature monitoring.

• Undertaking the testing, fault finding and calibration of above systems;
• Safety inspections on electrical systems;
• Undertaking the testing, fault finding and calibration of modules.

General laboratory work including some electrical cabling, design and build of simple electronic devices.

During operation

• Maintaining and upgrading existing beamline equipment;
• Assisting in installation and commissioning of further specialist beamline equipment;
• Assisting users.

• ONC or Electrical or Electronic City & Guilds or GNVQ level 2 qualification (applicants with equivalent work experience may also be considered);
• Relevant work experience in an electrical support role with industrial or scientific control systems;
• Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic circuit theory and practice;
• Experience in testing, fault finding and calibration of electrical systems;
• Good understanding of electrical safety practices for LV & HV low power circuits and devices;
• Ability to understand and interpret electrical drawings, circuit diagrams and basic mechanical drawings;
• Ability to carry out a variety of light mechanical and electrical assembly tasks, including soldering, crimping, cable assembly and rack wiring;
• Ability to use standard electronic measurement instruments including oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Ability and initiative to get to the heart of the problem and take it effectively through to completion;
• Good communication skills, verbal and written;
• Good IT skills - standard MS Office software;
• Good planning and organising skills;
• Effective team player.

• Experience with Stepper Motors, Servo drives and encoders;
• Experience of commissioning and fault finding for motion control systems;
• Knowledge of AutoCAD for electrical design work;
• An understanding of PLC operation and programming;
• An appreciation of the parameters affecting choice and operation of different drives;
• Familiarity with using quality assurance procedures, work planning and safe systems of work;
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as RS232/422/485;
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations;
• Knowledge of HSE legislation;
• Knowledge of latest IEE wiring regulations;
• Knowledge of BS EN 60204-1 Safety of Machinery, Electrical equipment of machines.

•  Candidates may be required to work occasional shifts during commissioning and later operations.
• Some travel may be required, usually within the UK and with occasional overnight stays.