Test & Installation Engineer

Talented People; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincere is seeking a Test & Installation Engineer to join our Pulborough team. You will be responsible for factory testing and global installation/commissioning of superconducting magnet systems, collaborating with production, design, purchasing and management to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are met.

The role involves hands-on testing, documentation, and supporting international customer sites, with up to UK and international travel of several weeks.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Physics or Electronics degree preferred but not essential.
• 5+ years' experience testing/installing high-field MRI magnets is highly desirable.
• Experience with cryocoolers, cryogens, high vacuum, compressed gases or helium leak testing advantageous.
• Strong practical skills using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Test superconducting magnets in the factory, including calibration, setup, cool-down to liquid helium temperature and energisation.
• Complete QA, test and customer acceptance documentation.
• Support worldwide customer-site installations, including delivery, positioning, cabling and final acceptance.
• Plan and manage cryogen use to minimise waste.
• Identify improvements to tooling, equipment, processes and production methods.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, process times and material cost information.

Skills

MRI magnets testing

Cryogen handling

Technical drawing reading

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Physics/Electronics degree

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Test & Installation Engineer

Location: Pulborough, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: UK & international, including trips of up to 3 weeks

The Role

A specialist engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Test & Installation Engineer to join its Pulborough team. This hands-on role covers factory testing and worldwide installation/commissioning of superconducting magnet systems.

You will work with production, design, purchasing and management teams to ensure equipment, tooling, materials and documentation are ready and projects meet quality, cost and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Test superconducting magnets in the factory, including vacuum leak testing, calibration, equipment setup, cool-down to liquid helium temperature, energisation and shimming.
• Complete QA, test and customer acceptance documentation.
• Work with design engineers to resolve technical issues and ensure testing is completed successfully.
• Support worldwide customer-site installations, including delivery, positioning, cabling, pumping, cool-down, energisation, shimming and final acceptance.
• Plan and manage cryogen use to minimise waste.
• Identify improvements to tooling, equipment, processes, automation and production methods.
• Ensure drawings, travellers, tools, materials and processes are available for production and installation.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, process times and material cost information.
• Provide technical support across the business and train colleagues in relevant processes and engineering techniques.
• Communicate progress and issues to production, engineering and management teams.
• Work safely in high-magnetic-field environments and assist with light rigging where required.
• Support production activities in other areas when necessary.

Requirements

• Engineering, Physics or Electronics degree preferred but not essential.
• 5+ years' experience testing/installing high-field MRI magnets is highly desirable.
• Experience with cryocoolers, cryogens, high vacuum, compressed gases or helium leak testing advantageous.
• Strong practical skills using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read technical drawings and document assembly/test processes.
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently for extended periods.
• Willingness to undertake UK and international travel, including assignments of up to 3 weeks.