Mechanical Engineer - FTC 12-24 Months

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a Fixed Term Contract in Oxford. This exciting role involves working on innovative technology, including cryogenics and superconducting magnet systems. You will be responsible for ensuring projects meet customer requirements, providing technical support, and optimizing designs for cost and functionality. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment for professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in mechanical engineering.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Half-day on Fridays

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering with complex systems.
• Ability to produce CAD models and drawings complying with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet technical requirements and provide support for manufacturing.
• Work on mechanical designs using CAD and analysis tools.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD

FEA

FMEA

Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAE Tools

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Mechanical Engineer - FTC 12-24 Months, Oxford

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Client:

Oxford Instruments

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We have a Fixed Term Contract opportunity for a Mechanical or Senior Mechanical Engineer within our NPI team, where you will be working with a wider technology team to complete concept designs through to production.

We are offering an opportunity to work with interesting and varied technology, exposing you to low temperature (cryogenics) and superconducting magnet systems.

The opportunity

You will be responsible for ensuring that projects meet the technical requirements of our customers, as well as providing technical support for the manufacture, installation and ongoing lifecycle of our products. You will work on the mechanical designs, using CAD, CAE and analysis tools to ensure safety and functionality are fully considered. Suggesting technical design improvements and value engineering, to optimise costs, operations and service friendliness is also a requirement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience as a Mechanical Engineer, working on complex systems, with the ability to produce robust CAD models and drawings that comply with quality standards. You will also have experience in the use of FEA, FMEA, and risk analysis, with a sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments offers flexible working hours and a half-day on Fridays. We also offer 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. We also invest in our talented employees by supporting them in their ongoing career and development so that they reach their full potential. We care and work hard to provide a workplace where you can grow and learn. #LI-JR1