Mechanical Design Engineer

Diamond Light Source

Full time / Fixed term Didcot, England Engineers

Posted:

January 24, 2026

Location:

Didcot, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

About the Role
We now have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a 4-year fixed term contract, to provide mechanical engineering design support to the technical systems of the Diamond facility

Responsibilities will include
Working closely with internal & external scientific and engineering staff to produce mechanical designs for projects.

Developing and applying expertise in technologies including ultra-high vacuum systems, stable support structures, precision mechanisms, cryogenics and the general design of scientific equipment and plant.

Producing concept designs, layouts, assembly drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings employing AutoCAD and Creo software.

Carrying out calculations and FEA as competence and supervision allow.

Assisting with / procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.
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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time / Fixed term

Location: Didcot, United Kingdom

Posted: January 24, 2026

Deadline: March 05, 2026