R&D Production Engineer — Marine Sensor Prototyping

National Oceanography Centre; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits portal

Cycle2Work scheme

Living Wage Employer

Job summary

A leading oceanographic institution in Southampton is seeking an R&D Production Engineer to develop and improve technology for marine science. This role involves building and testing autonomous sensor systems, working in a hands-on prototyping environment to enhance production processes. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical design and mechanical engineering, along with strong project management skills. The position offers hybrid working opportunities, competitive annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating and improving production processes.
• Hands-on experience in small-scale prototyping.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with balanced timelines.

Responsibilities

• Building autonomous sensor systems and analysing failures.
• Identifying areas for improvement in production.
• Applying interdisciplinary measurement techniques.
• Supporting field testing of new equipment at sea or shore.

Skills

Electrical circuit design / assembly

Precision mechanical component design

Microfluidics or optical system assembly

Materials chemistry related to mechanical production

Experience with instruments for harsh environments

Strong technical documentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading oceanographic institution in Southampton is seeking an R&D Production Engineer to develop and improve technology for marine science. This role involves building and testing autonomous sensor systems, working in a hands-on prototyping environment to enhance production processes. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical design and mechanical engineering, along with strong project management skills. The position offers hybrid working opportunities, competitive annual leave, and various employee benefits.