Marine Mechanical Engineer: Polar & Vessel Systems

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CamWebDir is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the coring and marine systems integration for the SDA platform. You will provide mechanical engineering support for projects across the UK, on research vessels, and in polar regions, ensuring performance and safety standards are met.

You will maintain and fault-find marine systems, collaborate with engineering and science teams, and contribute to continuous process improvements within Engineering and Technology.

Qualifications

• Relevant HNC or higher is required.
• Experience use of design software.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrable teamwork.
• Ability to work on ship or in a remote polar environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the integration of the new Piston Corer and the Giant Piston Corer onto the SDA.
• Provide mechanical engineering support and deliver engineering projects to scientific and operational teams based in the UK, on board research vessels, and in polar regions.
• Maintain, fault-find, and support scientific and operational mechanical systems, including equipment deployed on ships and at remote polar locations.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and science teams to plan and deliver projects and tasks safely, efficiently, and to agreed standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, systems, and working practices within Engineering and Technology.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility, as required.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Polar environment work

Education

HNC or higher

Tools

Design software

Job description

CamWebDir is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the coring and marine systems integration for the SDA platform. You will provide mechanical engineering support for projects across the UK, on research vessels, and in polar regions, ensuring performance and safety standards are met.

You will maintain and fault-find marine systems, collaborate with engineering and science teams, and contribute to continuous process improvements within Engineering and Technology.