Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

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Sep 14, 2023

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Science and Technology Facilities Council

Salary: £31,790 per annum
Hours: Full time 
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire

ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Our neutron and muon instruments give unique insights into the properties of materials on the atomic scale. ​ISIS provides a stimulating, creative and ambitious environment which enables staff to contribute to a world-leading science facility and develop their careers in ground breaking science, technology, and engineering.​ 

As part of the ISIS Design Division Electrical (IDDE) group, this opportunity will be responsible for the design, project management and delivery of new electrical engineering systems for the ISIS facility along with modifications to existing systems.

This will include the designing, implementing, and commissioning of relay and PLC based electrical control, safety, and instrumentation equipment along with associated signal and low voltage power distribution cabling and containment. This will also involve creating electrical schematics for systems along with design of ladder logic for PLC operation. 

Work packages need to meet agreed specifications and adhere to structured project management techniques across the full system lifecycle.

Facility safety is of paramount importance, so a “Safe by design” approach is the baseline for all design work.

The STFC Graduate Scheme

The STFC Graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion early in your journey with us, supported by technical training and a broader programme of career support and training and development. 

Our dedicated Early Careers Development Team will provide the right combination of challenge and support throughout, helping you achieve your ambitions. We know that professional recognition is also important to you too, so we will provide mentoring and expertise to help you achieve valued qualifications or chartered status in your chosen field. 

STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours. 

For more information on our full list of benefits, please visit here.

About the role

As a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer, the key duties and responsibilities will be:

• Design of full lifecycle, electrical design engineering solutions meeting agreed specifications
• Specification of control hardware and instrumentation
• Production of technical design, AutoCAD drawings and associated documentation
• Presentation of engineering designs for peer and stakeholder review
• Production of design risk assessments and method statements
• Establishing and maintaining effective lines of communication with colleagues across the facility

To apply for this graduate opportunity, we are looking for the following:

Essential:

• Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field of study
• Have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of starting employment
• Ability to communicate well, both technically and non-technically 
• Good technical understanding of the fundamental principles of electrical engineering
• Individual and team project work during degree 
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge to a wide range of technically challenging electrical & control projects 
• Ability to read and understand technical information and act upon it as a design engineer 
• Basic understanding of design safety 

Desirable:

• Degree is IET Accredited for CEng 
• Awareness of the electrical engineering design and project management process 
•  Basic understanding of control theory and control systems i.e. key features and operation
• Evidence of additional electrical engineering project work outside of degree course or on industrial placement