Instrumentation Engineer - Aerospace and Defence

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Monkston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the Milton Keynes area is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to join their team. Responsibilities include manufacturing and installing instrumentation for testing facilities, with a focus on calibration and maintenance of sensors. This role requires flexibility in working hours, as well as a strong commitment to health and safety standards. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive salary, private health insurance, and opportunities for career development. Applicants must meet security clearance requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Free parking

Employee assistance programme

Private health insurance

26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and installing instrumentation for testing facilities.
• Proficient in calibration, testing, and fault-finding to component level.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and installation of instrumentation.
• Calibration and testing of sensors and systems.
• Supporting design integration for customer tests.

Skills

Manufacture of wiring looms and assemblies

Hand soldering of fine components

Calibration and maintenance of sensors

Teamwork and testing to quality standards

Health and safety compliance

Confined space work

Flexibility in shift working

Education

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Testing and measurement equipment

Job description

Instrumentation Engineer - Aerospace and Defence - Permanent - Long Term - Milton Keynes Area - Attractive

An opportunity has arisen for Instrumentation Engineer to join an Aerospace and Defence Organisation within the Milton Keynes area. The successful Instrumentation Engineer will join the Engineering Team and will support a wide variety of commercial and research projects.

The Instrumentation Engineer role will be to manufacture and install instrumentation associated with testing facilities. This will include but is not limited to; equipment calibration, the set-up of specialised measurement/monitoring equipment, assembly, and integration for test, troubleshooting and assisting in the operation of facilities.

The successful Instrumentation Engineer will be able to demonstrate the drive and commitment necessary for ensuring that work is completed in line with challenging schedule requirements whilst maintaining a clean, safe working environment. To succeed in this Instrumentation Engineer position, you must be flexible in your approach to working hours, which will require shift working, and able to respond quickly to a changing workload.

Working hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, shift work (typical hours are 07.00 - 15:00 and 14.00 - 22:00 on a rotating weekly basis) and salary dependent on experience.

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required of the Instrumentation Engineer

• Manufacture of wiring looms and assemblies with reference to circuit drawings/wiring lists.
• Hand soldering of fine components at the workbench and strain-gauge installation/wiring.
• Calibration, maintenance, testing, fault-finding of sensors and systems to component level.
• Support the design and integration of instrumentation into customer tests and rigs.
• Work as part of a team and conduct testing to defined quality standards.
• Provide instrumentation support for projects in all test facilities.
• Maintenance of the instrumentation hardware and records.
• Preparation and installation of specialist optical measurement systems in test facilities.
• Making recommendations for design, process, or hardware modifications.
• Support continuous improvement within the department.
• Perform tasks with conformance to Health & Safety Policy and Quality Standards.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Flexible approach to shift working patterns & overtime as required.
• Undertaking training, where necessary, in support of the above duties.
• Training will be given in all the specialist activities associated with this position.
• Experienced time served technician, preferably educated to HNC/HND level.
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering level (or equivalent) with experience of working in R&D.

There are excellent opportunities for career development. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Free parking and shares incentive plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Private health insurance
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing after 5 years' service)

**The successful candidate must be a Sole British National able to satisfy security clearance (SC) requirements - including last 5 years continual UK residency due to projects/products involved**

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Instrumentation Engineer, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line 01384 446127 or Email suitable MS Word CV's to [e-mail]

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