Data Engineer

at  Oxford Instruments plc

We are currently seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Innovation team on a permanent basis at Severn Beach in Bristol. As a Data Engineer, you will contribute your technical knowledge and creativity to tackle data engineering challenges. Your responsibilities will include designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure such as data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes. You will work closely with other teams, including Data Scientists, to ensure that our data is accurate, reliable, and easily accessible. Additionally, you will lead and inspire the creative process, developing prototypes and new concepts using practical skills and ideation methods.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree or higher qualification in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Engineering. An Innovation Developer must be a skilled developer of ideas. A clear background in development is preferred so a developing portfolio or industry track record of innovation is important.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/ ABILITIES:

Knowledge of data science tools, e.g. Python, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Tensorflow, Spark.
Strong experience with ETL processes and building the data pipelines.
Cloud based and on-premise database experience.
Experience of managing lab data.
Familiarity with big data, timeseries.
Working knowledge of SQL. Understanding of data security, privacy regulations, and best practices for data handling. Good understanding of version control (e.g., Git). Have a solid understanding of general physics and engineering principles and have a good knowledge of engineering methods and technology relevant to semiconductor processing market. Be able to demonstrate a natural, logical problem-solving ability is important.
Desirable Experience with data visualization tools. Working knowledge of Linux/Ubuntu. Experience with API. Knowledge of data pipeline frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow).
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for engineering micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.