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Job Title: Process Engineer (Cryogenic)
Location: Milton Park, Abingdon
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Company aims to accelerate the adoption of fusion power generation by combining two emerging technologies - spherical tokamaks and high-temperature superconductors (HTS). The company is developing a series of technology demonstration prototypes, culminating in a pilot plant which will exceed fusion energy breakeven.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be part of the Engineering team, which is responsible for delivery of ST40. The successful candidate will be a creative engineer with the ability to enable the Company to become a world leader in spherical Tokamak design for fusion applications.
Main Responsibilities:
Design/specification, installation and commissioning of cryogenic systems for cooling copper coils of HTS magnet systems
Liaising with other engineers responsible for magnet design, tokamak physics, power supplies and mechanical integration
Liaising with external contractors for supply of cryogenic hardware, ultimately leading to supply of the fusion magnet cryo-plant
Internally the post holder will report to the ST40 Project Manager and liaise with the Electrical Engineering Group manager, Research Director and other mechanical, electrical and design engineers and working within the Company
Externally the post holder will liaise with manufacturers, component suppliers and technical consultants in industry and academia
The post will involve occasional travel within the UK and overseas
The Candidate:
Essential:
Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
PhD in Engineering or Physics with a focus on cryogenics, or equivalent industrial experience
Relevant experience of cryogenic systems design and/or process control at an appropriate level in an industrial manufacturing or technology prototyping environment
Experience in the design and manufacture of large scale cryogenic devices, and/or experience of cryogenic process control
Experience of project management, preferably in large industrial plant or R&D environment
Knowledge of current manufacturing methods and materials
Demonstrated track record of practical and innovative engineering in a technology development environment
Experience with risk assessment and design for manufacture
Fully conversant with engineering and process control drawings and documentation methods
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the health & safety requirements relevant to the role
Desirable:
Experience with design, specification or operation of cryogenic systems for superconducting magnets
Knowledge of cryogenic design methods and associated design tools
Knowledge of electrical and fluid control engineering and/or instrumentation
3D visualization and CAD skills
Understanding and awareness of intellectual property
Experience using test and diagnostic equipment
Experience of failure modes and effects / reliability analysis
Personal Attributes:
Highly motivated to deliver against challenging objectives in a compressed timescale
Ability to contribute effectively in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists
Open-mined and willing to learn new techniques and technologies
Effective written and oral communication skills
Organized approach to complex problems
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Proactive attitude
Self-starting and self-reliant
Ability to devise and operate effective project schedules
Creativity and innovation
Benefits:
25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)
Company Pension scheme: Company contribution of 5% of salary after 3 months’ service
Eligible for company share option scheme after one years’ service
Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependent on performance
Private medical insurance after 3 months’ service
Childcare voucher scheme
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Cryogenic Design Engineer, Cryogenic Project Engineer, Cryogenics Engineer, Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Implementation Engineer, Manufacturing Development Engineer, Electromagnetic Design Engineer, CAD Engineer may also be considered for this role.