Chamber Engineer

About the job

Job Title: Chamber Engineer

Salary: £26,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Location: St. Leonards (Hastings)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Company

Established in the 1960s, a successful engineering company providing high-quality parts and fabrications for the ultra-high vacuum industry. The company maintains several significant key accounts, serving the world-leading vacuum equipment suppliers with the full range of KF, ISO and Conflat catalogue vacuum hardware flange and fitting components.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing vacuum chambers, with an understanding of engineering principles and materials science. Experience using XYZ milling machines, mechanical and materials knowledge and understanding of tools essential. You will be able to read and interpret engineering drawings. The ideal candidate will also be experienced in fabrication, fitting and some light welding. Also experience within a fast paced and high-volume environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manufacture vacuum chambers according to customer specifications.
• Manufacture mid-range vacuum components, including fitting, tweaking and some light welding.
• Manufacturing of high volume, less complex products as and when required.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to follow instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to optimise chamber design and performance.
• Ensuring all jobs issued are completed within the given timescales.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing-related issues and challenges.
• Ensuring compliance with all aspects of the Health & Safety policy.

The Person:

• Previous experience in vacuum chamber manufacturing or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and materials science.
• Experience within a fast paced and quick turn-around environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge in fitting and able to fabricate from own jigs and fixtures.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Can confidently read and work from Engineering drawings.

Experience:

• Chamber manufacturing: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Please note the company is not able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Vacuum Chamber Engineer, Environmental Chamber Specialist, Test Chamber Engineer, Thermal Chamber Technician, Climatic Chamber Operator, Pressure Chamber Analyst, Altitude Chamber Technician, Cryogenic Chamber Engineer, High-Pressure Chamber Operator, Humidity Chamber Specialist, Space Simulation Chamber Technician, Thermal Vacuum Chamber Engineer may also be considered.