Senior Magnet Engineer

Working arrangements

Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split

Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology to support the fusion and non-fusion projects.
• Working with external collaborators as required to develop HTS magnet designs and mechanical models of HTS magnets.
• Taking ownership of the mechanical development of the magnet designs ensuring the work is focussed on the project objectives.
• Taking ownership of the mechanical materials database and ensuring appropriate material properties are used in the complex magnet mechanical models.
• Working with the wider team to design prototype testing facilities to ensure the measurements on prototype coils can be used to accurately validate complex mechanical models.
• Interpreting test results and producing clear written reports.
• Ensure magnet development projects stay focussed to deliver against the defined SMART objectives of the project.
• Liaise with project and program managers as requested.
• Offering guidance to less experienced magnet engineers and technicians.
• Support commercialisation of the company’s HTS magnet technology.
• Generate and document intellectual property.

• Demonstrated experience working with high-technology equipment and complex systems, preferably with magnetic fields, superconducting magnets and cryogenic systems.

• A detailed working knowledge of the capabilities of ANSYS is essential.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant Engineering or Physics based discipline.
• A good understanding of modelling techniques required for axis-symmetric and full 3-D complex coil system modelling.
• Ability to work cross functionally in a collaborative manner as required to support the R&D activities and program delivery.
• Demonstrated track record of innovation, creativity and project delivery in a complex engineering / technology development environment.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with MATLAB and Python is desirable.
• A working knowledge of the capabilities of COMSOL is desirable.
• Broad engineering experience is desirable, as magnet development work is a highly multidisciplinary field.