Senior Mechanical Engineer

AIXTRON Ltd (UK); Swavesey; Vor Ort; GBP 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days leave

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Training & development

Zusammenfassung

AIXTRON Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical design of its bespoke MOCVD equipment and subsystems, ensuring robust, high‑quality solutions that meet performance and safety standards. You will join a multi‑disciplined team and contribute to ongoing product improvements.

Candidates should have Creo CAD experience, a mechanical engineering qualification (or apprenticeship), strong communication, and a collaborative, proactive approach; hybrid working is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Engineering degree in mechanical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Apprenticeship background preferred.
• 3D CAD design experience (Creo).
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems, automation is a plus.
• Experience in SAP ERP desirable.
• Professional registration with a relevant engineering body encouraged.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Aufgaben

• Mechanical design of bespoke equipment.
• Provide detailed designs for subsystems under guidance of principal engineers.
• Adopt modern engineering office practices and company‑wide quality system.
• Follow safety procedures and training requirements.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical design

Strong communication

Team player

Problem-solving

Quality mindset

Ausbildung

Engineering degree (mechanical) or equivalent + experience

Apprenticeship background

Tools

Creo CAD

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

As part of a multi‑disciplined team and a modern Engineering department, this role involves the continuous improvement of the Company’s world leading products through leading‑edge mechanical design. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be expected to implement effective mechanical design solutions to ensure the companies MOCVD systems remain at the forefront of technology.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of the Company’s bespoke special purpose scientific equipment.
• Under the guidance of principal engineers they will provide detailed designs for sub-systems and components.
• You will adopt the working practices of a modern engineering office and a company wide quality system.
• Responsible for adhering to standards that AIXTRON Ltd set to ensure safety at work, which includes following procedures, handling machinery and substances correctly, and participating in any safety training required. You will find the core Health and Safety responsibilities in the Health and Safety System Overview document.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a mechanical discipline or equivalent qualification/experience (minimum HNC + experience)
• Practical background, ideally apprenticeship based
• 3D CAD design experience (preferably Creo)
• Microsoft office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience in material science would be beneficial.
• Experience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems, automation an advantage.
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP) desirable
• Professional registration with a relevant Engineering body encouraged and preferred.
• Accurate, thorough, consistent, pro‑active, assertive
• Good communication skills
• Team player

Benefits

• Office/Lab based role at AIXTRON Ltd
• 30 days annual leave
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Exceptional defined contribution pension scheme
• Progressive training and development strategy