Beamline Technician x2
Physical and Environmental Sciences,Physics and Astronomy,Engineering and Technology,Mechanical Engineering,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Other Engineering,Other
Short info about job
Company: Diamond Light Source
Department: Harwell Science & Innovation Campus
Salary: £25,247 to £29,702 (Discretionary range to £34,157)
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1435 5536529
Fax: +44-1455 6018554
E-mail: N\A
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Detail information about job Beamline Technician x2. Terms and conditions vacancy
Here, science is technology led requiring the installation and maintenance of often bespoke complex hardware, positioning samples tens of microns or smaller in size, with micron to sub-micron accuracies both in and out of vacuum and at cryogenic or room temperatures are standard requirements. Your role will, in part, be involved in delivering hardware capable of this and helping to maintain high levels of reliability for specialist/bespoke equipment to enable users to carry out experiments 24/7.
The main duty of the Electro-Mechanical Beamline Technician is to support the scientists and technical support groups associated with the beamline during beamline maintenance, commissioning and operations. The role involves assembling, testing, and maintaining scientific instrumentation, including sensitive electro-mechanical devices such as motion control systems, diagnostic devices and automation systems which may be found in vacuum and/or cryogenic environments. The technician will work with the beamline scientists and engineers in designing and installing new beamline equipment as part of upgrades; and will also help scientists on the beamline, machining small pieces of equipment such as sample holders using conventional and 3d printing techniques, and integrate ancillary equipment into the experimental areas. The technician will need to ensure that all beamline and associated laboratory work is carried out in a safe manner, and that the equipment is appropriately integrated and installed.
This post provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to contribute to the continued success of a world-leading scientific facility.
We offer comprehensive benefits including flexible working arrangements.
For further information and to apply, please click on the apply button, to visit our website.
Closing date: 10 September 2017.
We are committed to equality of opportunities for all and our employees come from many countries, cultures and backgrounds.