Senior Development Engineer

Edwards Vacuum; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum invites a Senior R&D Development Engineer to join our team in Burgess Hill, UK, blending hands-on laboratory work with theoretical modelling. You will lead the design, analysis, and development of advanced vacuum systems and components, guiding decision-making and ensuring best practices across projects.

Experience in electrical and power control systems, with willingness to broaden into chemical and mechanical processes, is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or applied physics.
• Over 5 years of experience in system design and development.
• Familiarity with hardware prototyping and testing.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain P&IDs and PFDs for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and development of vacuum and abatement systems.
• Conduct testing, verification and validation of complex systems.
• Develop and maintain process diagrams and piping layouts (P&IDs/PFDs).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

System design

Hardware prototyping

P&IDs and PFDs

Modelling and measurement techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or applied physics

Job description

Company Description Edwards Vacuum is a global leader in vacuum and abatement technologies, enabling environments where advanced innovation and manufacturing can thrive. Its products are critical to the production of semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs, and solar cells, as well as a broad range of industrial processes including power generation, glass and other coating applications, steel and metallurgy, and pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing. Edwards also supports scientific instruments and diverse research and development applications, making its solutions central to cutting-edge science and industry. As part of the Atlas Copco Group, Edwards offers the stability and opportunities of a major international organization with a strong focus on technology and engineering excellence.

Role Description As a Senior R&D Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in advancing semiconductor technology. You’ll lead the design, analysis, and development of systems, components, or products. Your technical expertise will guide decision-making, ensuring best practices and innovative solutions. This position requires strong understanding of electrical, and power control systems, with a willingness to develop knowledge in chemical and mechanical processes. The role includes hands-on laboratory development as well as theoretical ability to model and conceptualise solutions.

Elevate semiconductor system technology by leading the development of innovative systems and components. As a Senior R&D Engineer, your expertise will significantly impact vacuum and abatement processes as well as gas/material recovery, promoting superior performance and sustainability.

• Creativity and Problem Solving: Develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems, optimizing system efficiency and performance.
• Sustainability Focus: Design systems that reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.
• Design, and Testing: Manage the design, simulation, testing, and validation of systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards.
• Verification and Validation (V&V): Implement thorough verification and validation processes to confirm that designs fulfil all operational and safety requirements.
• Detailed Engineering Documentation: Assist in the generation of P&IDs and PFDs for systems, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with overall system design.
• Team Collaboration and Leadership: Encourage innovation and ensure alignment within multidisciplinary teams.
• Communication and Ownership: Communicate technical details and advancements effectively, showcasing a strong sense of responsibility and ownership over projects.
• Innovation and IP Generation: Lead the development of groundbreaking solutions and contribute to the creation of intellectual property, ensuring the company maintains technological leadership and market competitiveness.

Your Skills And Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or applied physics.
• Over 5 years of experience in system design and development
• Familiarity with hardware prototyping and testing.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain P&IDs and PFDs for complex systems.
• Solid foundation in modelling, measurement techniques and instrumentations.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our GTC office in Burgess Hill, UK.