Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

at  Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

Salary: £33,380 per annum. Successful candidates also receive a £1,000 welcome bonus.
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ
Closing Date: Sunday 20th October 2024
Assessment Centre: December 2024/January 2025 TBC (travel and accommodation will be reimbursed)

ABOUT THE ROLE AND A SUMMARY OF KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking to recruit a graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to work in the Mechanical Engineering Group of the UKATC at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh site.
The engineering design role involves working as a key part of a team to support our existing instrument program. This includes development of instruments for the VLT and the ELT telescopes, Earth observation and space telescope projects under development.
The role will involve proposal, evaluation and development of conceptual opto- mechanical systems to meet project requirements and goals. This will include development of mechanical layouts, parts and manufacturing drawings using 3D CAD.
Training will be given in specialist areas or expertise.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Working from information supplied by other members of the project team, customer or consortia member the engineer will undertake the design of sub-systems and their components. Information will be in the form of basic outline drawings, sketches, specifications or verbal instructions. Tasks will be defined in terms of technical goals and requirements and evaluation of solutions. Effort and cost estimation will also be undertaken.
• CAD will be used to produce solid models, layouts, detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings,
• Structural and thermal analyses will be performed by CAE and traditional methods. They must have a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of structures, materials, and engineering tolerancing: there are few design codes available.
• Documentation will be produced including drawing lists, design reports, technical specifications for work to be sub-contracted, test procedures, reports and operation and maintenance manuals.
• You will take part in design reviews, vendor liaison, Assembly/Integration/Testing, commissioning and on occasions the installation at overseas telescopes of individual instruments or sub systems