Surface Measurement Systems is a leader in innovative research, pioneering new instruments and techniques in a highly specialized area of scientific research. We partner with prominent companies and academic institutions to provide groundbreaking technology and unique solutions that tackle some of the most significant challenges facing the world today, from sustainable energy and illness to climate change and space exploration.
Our customers are in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, petrochemicals, and materials science. Our products are used in a variety of applications, such as drug development, food quality control, and materials testing.
Role Objective:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Research and Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and optimisation of mechanical systems used in air flow and vacuum applications, with a focus on solvent vapor management, flow manifolds, gas switching assemblies, and motorised chamber mechanisms, designing thermal chambers.
Responsibilities
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Proficiency with 3D CAD software - SolidWorks
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Design and develop precision flow manifolds for air and gas management in solvent vapor environment
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Designing of gas switching manifolds and systems ensuring leak-tight performance
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Design, specify and integrate motorised open/close chambers, including selection of suitable actuators and motion control components
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Design high-temperature thermal chambers, demonstrating a solid understanding
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thermal control principles and the factors affecting temperature stability
- Experience with water cooling systems is highly desirable
- Develop and maintain manufactured, fabricated, and formed parts, including specification, design, procurement, assembly, and testing
- Ensure information on the ERP system is current and relevant for all designed machined and fabricated parts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet requirements and regulatory standards, ensuring engineering drawings comply with BS8888
- Identify and address technical issues related to mechanical design, manufacturability, and cost throughout the development process
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of prototype components and materials
- Document designs thoroughly to support manufacturing, assembly, and service. Providing relevant input to the production of assembly instructions, service manuals and operator manuals
- Strong ability to troubleshoot complex systems and develop innovative solutions to technical problems, including assembling and testing prototype designs
- Experience
with Product Data Management / Product Lifecycle Management Systems
Skills Needed
- A good understanding of additive manufacturing and how to make the most of 3D printing capability and capacity
- Experience in supplier selection and liaison with procurement departments
- Excellent CAD skills, SolidWorks
- An understanding of mechanical design for EMC performance.
- Familiarity with ISO9001:2008 and/or ISO13485 quality management systems
- Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and BOM data accuracy
- Understanding of ISO7010 requirements for safety signage
- The ability to identify and address technical issues quickly and effectively. Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and develop innovative solutions to technical problems.
- Attention to detail, with the ability to ensure that all mechanical parts are designed, manufactured, and delivered to the highest standards.
- Excellent
communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with
cross-functional teams
Qualifications & Experience
- A Bachelor's (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, product design, or a related field.
- At least 5+ years of experience in Mechanical engineering, design and product development.
- Experience in Scientific instrumentation, laboratory equipment or process systems preferable
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What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
- Expand your knowledge of various business industries
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
What We Offer
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.
You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly
sports sessions, team building events, monthly drink, and much more