Development Technician

Atlas Copco Group; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging role

Innovation powered by people

Strong safety culture

Learning & development opportunities

Trust & accountability

Lifelong learning

Competitive compensation & benefits

Health and well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique in Burgess Hill is seeking a Development Technician to join the Global Technology Centre. You will develop and test next-generation vacuum pump technology, set up measurement rigs, and turn results into engineering insights.

You will run tests, troubleshoot root causes, and report findings with pace while building pumps and test rigs for rapid iteration. Safety and quality drive all work.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship plus post-apprenticeship experience required.
• Ability to fault find, analyze root causes and investigate tests.
• Strong IT skills with test software and data tracking.
• Hands-on with sensors, DAQ and interfacing to capture quality data.
• Experience in development, research or industrial testing to plans and standards.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first and follow lab standards daily.
• Support risk assessments and safe working methods; raise hazards.
• Set up and run test rigs; ensure data is reliable and repeatable.
• Execute test plans using DAQ; troubleshoot to root cause.
• Capture data and produce clear test logs and reports.
• Plan work and communicate progress with engineers and teams.
• Mentor apprentices and junior technicians on safety and practice.
• Own lab areas and drive 6S and equipment readiness.
• Build, configure and strip pumps and test hardware for rapid iteration.
• Drive improvements to strengthen capability, reliability and safety.

Skills

Technician apprenticeship

Problem-solving

IT skills

Sensor interfacing

Measurement mindset

Development/Test experience

Mechanical build/test

Workshop safety

Clear communication

Learning new tools

Education

Technician apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

DAQ equipment

Test software

Job description

Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique is seeking a skilled Development Technician to join our Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Burgess Hill. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician who is passionate about safety, innovation, and supporting the development of next-generation vacuum pumping technologies.

About the Role

You'll be at the heart of developing and testing next-generation vacuum pump technology. Your day-to-day is about solving problems, setting up smart measurement, and using computers, data acquisition hardware and test software to turn test results into clear engineering insight. You'll run tests to plan, spot anomalies fast, troubleshoot to root cause, and report findings with accuracy and pace. You'll also build, configure and strip pumps and test rigs to enable rapid iteration. Safety is non-negotiable, and quality and continuous improvement are part of how you work.

Key Responsibilities

• Put safety first -follow site/lab standards and lead by example every day
• Support risk assessments and safe methods of work; raise hazards and drive actions to closure
• Set up and run test rigs, sensors and instrumentation - safe, reliable, and ready for repeatable data
• Execute test plans using DAQ equipment and software; troubleshoot quickly and use structured problem-solving to get to root cause
• Capture high-quality data - measurements, observations and test logs and produce clear, concise reports
• Plan and prioritise your work; communicate progress, risks and outcomes with engineers and project teams
• Support and mentor apprentices and junior technicians, reinforcing safe and robust engineering practice
• Own lab areas and standards - drive 6S, equipment care and day-to-day readiness
• Build, configure and strip pumps and test hardware to enable fault-finding, rapid iteration and efficient testing
• Drive improvements and upgrades that strengthen capability, reliability and safety

To succeed, you will need

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Technician apprenticeship (or equivalent) plus 5+ years post-apprenticeship experience
• Proven problem-solver - fault finding, root cause analysis and test investigation
• Strong IT skills - confident with test software, spreadsheets and digital traceability
• Hands-on with sensors, DAQ and interfacing (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, vibration) - set-up, checks and signal quality
• Measurement-first mindset - understand uncertainty, improve instrumentation, and adopt new sensor technologies
• Experience in development, research or industrial test - working to plans, standards and quality
• Mechanical build/test experience - motors, drives, rotating equipment and rig assembly
• Practical workshop skills (manual machinery) with a strong safety and quality focus
• Clear communicator - able to turn test results into concise updates for engineers and stakeholders
• Comfortable learning new tools quickly and producing accurate, traceable test reports

In return, we offer

• A technically challenging role within a world-class technology organisation
• Opportunities to work on innovative, cutting-edge products
• A strong safety culture and commitment to continuous improvement
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for learning and development
• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role is based at the Global Technology Centre (GTC), Burgess Hill. Occasional travel to other Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique sites may be required. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand's products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people's everyday lives - from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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Posting End Date: 10/30/26 Legal Entity: Edwards Ltd