Mechatronic & Controls Technician

Taihan Cable & Solution; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechatronic and Controls Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves hands-on support for motion control equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of cutting-edge mechatronic systems that enable world-class scientific research. You will be responsible for maintenance planning, fault finding, and collaborating on design improvements. With excellent employee benefits, including generous holiday allowances and flexible working hours, this is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about engineering and innovation. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking scientific endeavors, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

30 days holiday

10.5 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee shopping/travel discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified in relevant engineering discipline or extensive experience in Mechatronics.
• Demonstrable experience with mechatronic systems in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Support motion control equipment, including maintenance and repair.
• Collaborate on design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechatronics

Robotics

Controls Engineering

Electrical Systems Assembly

Fault Finding

Risk Assessments

Education

HNC or above in Engineering

HND

MEng

MSc

BEng

Tools

Motion Controllers

PLC Systems

Mechanical Hand Tools

Job description

Mechatronic and Controls Technician

Salary: Electrical Engineer - £44,982 or Electronics Technician - £56,509 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire

Join the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Electrical and Electronic User Support Group (EEUSG) and become an integral part of our dynamic Mechatronics Control Section!

Our team delivers crucial operational and maintenance services for a diverse range of systems, facilitating numerous scientific experiments at ISIS annually. We specialise in supporting mechatronic systems, Sample Environment, and Functional Safety systems.

Our mechatronic systems play a pivotal role in enabling world-leading science at ISIS by allowing researchers to configure instruments for experimental setups. These systems include small stepper-driven linear positioning systems, piezo-driven vacuum motion, and large servo systems, all working at micron-level accuracy.

Role Overview

As a key member of the mechatronics section, you will take a practical, hands-on role, responsible for all aspects of supporting motion control equipment on our instruments, including:

1. Maintenance Planning
2. Repair, Maintenance, and Fault Finding
3. Collaboration
4. Design Reviews & Continuous Improvement
5. The opportunity to present your work at conferences and workshops both in the UK and internationally
6. Mentorship
7. Testing, Commissioning, and Support
8. Integration Support for scientific equipment used in experiments

Additionally, an Electronics Technician Responsibilities Will Also Include

• Working more independently to resolve complex maintenance issues, leading the planning and implementation of safe work methods, and supervising junior staff

Operational Support

ISIS operates a 24/7 user cycle when the accelerator is running (approx. 180 days/year). Our technical staff provide support outside of normal working hours through a payable (additional allowances) on-call system.

About You

• Qualified HNC or above (HND, MEng, MSc, BEng) in a relevant engineering discipline or extensive experience in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Controls engineering
• Demonstrable experience with mechatronic systems within an industrial or scientific setting, which could include:
• Experience in machine building and alignment of mechatronic systems
• Proficiency in the assembly of electrical systems and cabling, such as wiring, crimping, and soldering of motion stages or panel building
• Setup and configuration of motion controllers or PLC systems
• Proficiency with mechanical hand tools
• Ability to critically analyse systems and diagnose root cause failures
• Knowledge of safety systems and isolation
• Experience working with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

Employee Benefits

STFC offers a wide range of excellent non-paying employee benefits, including 30 days holiday (plus 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days), flexible working hours, a defined contribution pension scheme, employee shopping/travel discounts, and excellent learning and development opportunities.

More benefits details: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/

How To Apply

Applicants should provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, matched to the criteria. To apply and view the full job description, click below:

The closing date for applications is 11th May 2025.