R&D Engineer

Description:

R&D Engineer

Oxfordshire

£30,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

An innovative engineering company developing cutting edge industrial technology is looking for an R&D Engineer to join its growing research and development team. Applications are welcomed from both recent engineering graduates and experienced engineers looking to develop their careers within a highly technical environment.

The company designs and develops advanced engineering systems for a range of high technology industrial applications. Working at the forefront of product innovation, they combine precision engineering, automation, electronics and software to create sophisticated equipment used by customers around the world.

This is a varied, hands on role where you will contribute to the design, development, assembly and evaluation of new technologies, working alongside experienced engineers across mechanical, electrical, optics and software disciplines.

Responsibilities

* Support the design and development of new products and technologies.

* Assist with the build, integration and testing of prototype systems.

* Work on multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through to evaluation.

* Carry out experimental work, testing and technical investigations.

* Analyse results and recommend design improvements.

* Produce engineering documentation, reports and technical drawings where required.

* Support the transition of new products from development into manufacture.

* Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to solve complex engineering challenges.

Requirements

* Degree qualified, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Physics or a related engineering discipline.

* An interest in research and development, product development or complex engineering systems.

* Strong analytical and practical problem solving skills.

* Comfortable working within a laboratory, workshop and office environment.

* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Desirable Experience

* Precision engineering.

* Automation or motion control.

* CAD design.

* Scientific or industrial instrumentation.

* Electronics or embedded systems.

* Product development or prototype engineering.

* Manufacturing equipment or machinery.

What's on Offer

* Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects using the latest technologies.

* Hands on involvement throughout the product development lifecycle.

* Exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines and technologies.

* Support and mentoring from experienced engineers.

* Genuine opportunities for technical and career development.

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to begin your engineering career or an experienced engineer seeking a new technical challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative R&D team developing innovative products for global markets