Mechanical & Electrical Engineers - Diamond Talent Pool
Based onsite at Diamond, Oxfordshire
About Diamond
Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Now is an exciting time to join Diamond as we are currently at the early stages of a major upgrade of the facility. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, this will continue to build on Diamond's world-class position, and enable us to continue to deliver brilliant science, tackling some of the most challenging scientific questions of the 21st century.
About our Engineering Opportunities
Over the coming weeks, we will be looking for further talented Engineers to help deliver Diamond-II.
- Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Salary circa £50 - £60k
- Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Salary circa £50 - £60k
- Electrical Design Engineer - Salary circa £40 - £45k
- Mechanical Design Engineer - Salary circa £40 - £45k
By joining Diamond you will be part of a thriving international organisation. We recognise it is essential to attract people from the largest pool of talent and provide an environment that supports and encourages every one of our staff to achieve their full potential. Attracting global talent from currently 56 nationalities, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
About the Engineering Talent Pool
If we think your background makes you suitable, we'll invite you for an interview and an opportunity to discuss specific Engineering vacancies, as well as having a tour of the facility. However, if you see a specific vacancy that you wish to be considered for, we encourage you to apply to that too, to ensure that you are considered.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for a career at Diamond and whether you feel you are particularly suited to any of the above listed activities.