Mechanical Design Engineer

On behalf of UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority) we are looking for several Mechanical Design Engineers (INSIDE IR35) for a 6 month hybrid contract based in Abingdon. UKAEA run the UK’s national fusion energy research programme, sponsored by the Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. They are on a mission to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from fusion, achieving maximum scientific and economic benefit along the way.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer , your main responsibilities will be: The creation and design of effective remote handling mechanical robotic devices and tooling from concept through systems specifications to detail designs. The supervision of engineers and designers (drafters) to maintain high design standards and integrate design work.

The creation of technical specifications for procurement and management of suppliers or subcontractors in procurement of remote handling tooling and equipment. To liaison with customers to report on project progress and to agree priorities. To drive and complete complex design activities within allotted time and with high efficiency, ensuring designs are compliant with correct design files, standards and regulations.

To lead and manage the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of existing UKAEA and JET systems. Essential: Experience in designing complex electro/mechanical devices. Experience in managing designs and design teams. Experience in design substantiation analysis using hand calculation or finite element techniques. Competent in generating technical documents and specifications.

Experience in using CATIA v5 or similar. Ability to work as part of a larger team or group. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.

As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".