Technologist

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique is seeking an experienced Technologist to join our Vacuum Technique Technology Group in Burgess Hill. The role focuses on identifying, developing and demonstrating innovative technologies for vacuum and abatement products and their applications.

You will lead technology investigations, create proof-of-concept demonstrators and provide technical direction across teams, ensuring safe, sustainable and accountable project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree, Masters or Doctorate in a relevant engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including three years in a senior role, within industry or research associated with product creation and development.
• Significant practical experience of relevant design, experimental and investigative techniques in laboratory and real-world environments.
• Advanced engineering or science theory and practice, with recognised subject matter expertise in a core technology area.
• Ability to research unfamiliar engineering and technology areas and make informed decisions that guide design, development and research projects.

Responsibilities

• Initiate innovative technology solutions that advance vacuum and abatement products and their application capability.
• Define, plan and deliver complex technology investigations and demonstrator projects to agreed scope, resources, risks, timescales and costs.
• Generate robust evidence through analysis, modelling, experiments and testing, documenting strengths, weaknesses and deployment limits.
• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators, design rules, calculations, specifications, engineering models, sketches, drawings and detailed test reports as appropriate.
• Apply and promote rigorous problem-solving, experimental, analytical and design-modelling methods across the wider technical community.
• Monitor the state of the art through technical papers, literature, patents and internal and external networks, identifying knowledge that can create value for the business.
• Assess technology maturity and risk, making clear recommendations on readiness for product development, customer application or production use.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing technical direction, influencing project teams and building links with peers and external parties.
• Disseminate findings through credible reports, papers and presentations to strengthen knowledge and innovation within the New Technology Validation groups and the wider business.
• Put safety, sustainability, integrity and accountability at the centre of technology project delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Experimentation

Problem solving

Education

Degree, Masters or Doctorate in engineering or science

Job description

Your role

Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique is seeking an experienced Technologist to join our Vacuum Technique Technology Group. This role is ideal for a subject matter expert who is motivated by identifying, developing and demonstrating innovative technologies that can strengthen future vacuum and abatement products and their applications.

About The Role

You will initiate and deliver new technology projects and technical investigations, turning ideas into well-evidenced technology recommendations. Working across engineering and science disciplines, you will research emerging approaches, develop analytical and experimental methods, create proof-of-concept demonstrators, and assess whether technologies are sufficiently understood and sufficiently low risk to progress into product development, customer applications or production solutions. You will also share knowledge across the business and build effective links with internal specialists, external partners, suppliers and academia.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate innovative technology solutions that advance vacuum and abatement products and their application capability
• Define, plan and deliver complex technology investigations and demonstrator projects to agreed scope, resources, risks, timescales and costs
• Generate robust evidence through analysis, modelling, experiments and testing, documenting strengths, weaknesses and deployment limits
• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators, design rules, calculations, specifications, engineering models, sketches, drawings and detailed test reports as appropriate
• Apply and promote rigorous problem-solving, experimental, analytical and design-modelling methods across the wider technical community
• Monitor the state of the art through technical papers, literature, patents and internal and external networks, identifying knowledge that can create value for the business
• Assess technology maturity and risk, making clear recommendations on readiness for product development, customer application or production use
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing technical direction, influencing project teams and building links with peers and external parties
• Disseminate findings through credible reports, papers and presentations to strengthen knowledge and innovation within the New Technology Validation groups and the wider business
• Put safety, sustainability, integrity and accountability at the centre of technology project delivery

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Degree, Masters or Doctorate in a relevant engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including three years in a senior role, within industry or research associated with product creation and development
• Significant practical experience of relevant design, experimental and investigative techniques in laboratory and real-world environments
• Advanced engineering or science theory and practice, with recognised subject matter expertise in a core technology area
• Ability to research unfamiliar engineering and technology areas and make informed decisions that guide design, development and research projects
• Ability to define, plan and deliver complex projects to agreed metrics, with clear design rules, parameters and supporting documentation
• A proven record of generating innovative designs, methods or technologies, including intellectual property
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies, together with awareness of customer, competitor and third‑party technology landscapes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with accuracy and precision in engineering outcomes and appropriate peer review of key decisions
• Ability to build relationships, influence teams and provide credible technical direction across the wider business and with external parties
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication, including reports, technical papers and presentations for different levels of the business
• Proficiency in standard office software and willingness to travel as required, with approximately 10% anticipated

In return, we offer

• A technically challenging role within a world‑class technology organisation
• Opportunities to work on innovative, cutting‑edge products
• A strong safety culture and commitment to continuous improvement
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for learning and development
• Culture of trust and accountability

  Job location

  This role is based within the Vacuum Technique Technology Group. Travel to manufacturing, supplier and customer sites may be required, with approximately 10% anticipated. You will work collaboratively with technologists, engineers and managers across the business, while also engaging with external experts, suppliers and academic partners.

  Contact information

  Talent Acquisition Team: Kirsty George

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