Instrumentation Engineer
Would you like to work at one of the largest marine test facilities in the world? With colleagues who have worldwide expertise and a passion for what they do? We are recruiting for an Instrumentation Engineer to join our Physical Modelling team.
At HR Wallingford, we support our clients to design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.
Within our purpose-built Physical Laboratory, we build, and test, scale models of marine structures and we have been doing this successfully for the last 75 years.
We are recruiting for an Instrumentation Engineer to join our Physical Modelling team. The role will be responsible for providing instrumentation support and advise to our project staff. You will also be involved in the deployment, set up and recovery of instrumentation on physical models and internal calibration of instrumentation. You will maintain the asset management system and stock control, as well having daily communication with project staff to undertake fault finding and participate in problem solving should it arise.
Key qualifications and skills
Essential
- BEng / HND in in an Electrical / Electronic / Instrumentation /scientific discipline
- The ability interpret data and metrics
- Three years of relevant industry experience
- Practical mechanical assembly or electrical skills: soldering, wiring and assembly
- Ability to read circuit diagrams and electrical drawings
Desirable
- BS7671 18th Edition wiring regs
- Control systems experience – Beckhoff/siemens PLC
- H&S qualifications
- Competent knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel)
You will enjoy working within a multi-skilled team of like-minded individuals. This is an excellent opportunity to build qualifications and experience with potential for progression.
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This role needs to be within a good commutable distance to our offices in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
How to apply
If you are excited about this role but are unsure about whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing careers@hrwallingford.com.
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Click the Apply now button below to complete the application form. You will be asked to add a CV, tailored to this position, and a covering letter.
Closing date: 18 May 2024
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.
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