Technologist - Mechanical Engineer/Physicist

Atlas Copco Group; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Health and well-being

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Job summary

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

You will initiate and deliver technology projects, research emerging approaches and create proof-of-concept demonstrators. You will assess risk, produce robust evidence and share knowledge across internal teams, suppliers and academia.

Qualifications

• Degree, Masters or Doctorate in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• Significant practical experience with design, experimental and investigative techniques.
• Ability to plan and deliver complex projects with clear documentation and design rules.

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.
• Apply and promote rigorous problem-solving, experimental, analytical and design-modelling methods across the wider technical community.
• Monitor state of the art through literature, patents and networks to identify knowledge that adds value for the business.
• Assess technology maturity and risk, making clear recommendations on readiness for product development or production use.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing technical direction and building links with peers and external parties.
• Disseminate findings through credible reports and presentations to strengthen knowledge within the organisation.
• Put safety, sustainability, integrity and accountability at the centre of technology project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree/Masters/Doctorate in engineering or science

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

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

• 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
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

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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