Lead Instrument Engineer

Avature; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in process-technology licensing is seeking a Lead Instrument Engineer to join their Global Engineering community. This role involves developing instrument design packages and mentoring team members while offering opportunities for international travel and diverse projects within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days of vacation plus 8 statutory holidays

Flexi-time for extra vacation days

Defined-contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Open-minded and curious approach to work.
• Strong expertise in specifying field instrumentation.
• Proficiency in designing process and safety logic systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive instrument design packages.
• Lead and mentor less-experienced team members.
• Engage in international travel for client meetings and software testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Instrument Engineer, who is also open-minded to new ways of working, to join our Global Instrument Engineering community. In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering cutting-edge instrument design packages and developing new technologies within multi-disciplinary projects. The role is likely to include supervising and developing less-experienced team members. This position requires occasional international travel, sometimes at short notice, providing a diverse and enriching professional experience.

Our office at the Wilton Centre is on a large science and business park, just ten minutes from Middlesbrough. With the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, North Yorkshire coast, Teesside International Airport, and the East Coast main line all within half an hour, you’ll enjoy a perfect balance of work and leisure.

What You Will Do

• Deliver comprehensive instrument design packages for process-technology licensing.

• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement new process technologies.

• Engage in international travel for client meetings, software testing, and plant commissioning.

• Provide leadership and guidance to other team members.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

• Expertise in specifying field instrumentation

• Proficiency in designing process and safety logic systems

• Ability to develop robust process-control strategies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Aptitude for coaching and mentoring team members

• Open-minded, curious, and with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally

What Will Put You Ahead

• Functional safety appreciation.

• Knowledge of electrical motors and power-distribution systems.

What We Offer

• 25 days of vacation plus 8 statutory holidays

• Flexi-time: Build up hours to enjoy up to 12 extra vacation days per year

• A 38.75-hour workweek with core hours from 10:00 to 16:00

• Defined-contribution pension scheme with Fidelity

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

Koch Technology Solutions is a global leader in process-technology licensing, renowned for our innovative approach and commitment to excellence. Situated in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and just a stone's throw from the North Yorkshire coast, our office at the Wilton Centre offers the perfect blend of professional and personal life. With flexible working arrangements and a dynamic, supportive team, KTS is the ideal place to advance your career.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.