The ideal candidate for this industrial placement must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree course with a focus on Physics, Robotics, Engineering, or closely related field. They should have a good understanding of physics fundamentals, knowledge of robotics or automation, and experience with 3D CAD design software. Additionally, they should possess good knowledge of engineering materials, familiarity with the Windows operating system, and the ability to work independently and write reports. Desirable skills include basic knowledge of high-power laser experiments, programming experience with control systems, 3D printing experience, and a track record of working in a team and presenting project work.

The candidate will be responsible for the rapid manufacture of targets using automated assembly, programming control systems, improving yield of objects, integrating CLF Tape drive system, working in a clean-room environment, documenting project progress, running 3D printing technology, and using CAD skills to assist with 3D design.

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Science

United Kingdom

Oxford

Competitive salary

Career average pension

Flexible Working

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Large

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<ul><li>The facility has a key deliverable in the next 3 years of supporting high-repetition rate laser experiments; delivering thousands of batch produced targets to experiments on the new EPAC laser facility.&nbsp;</li><li>The placement student in the group will be developing the capability to provide targets for these high rep rate experiments through the ongoing development of its automated target assembly project using pick and place robots, automated glue dispensing and palletisation of targets. The student will also support the scientific and engineering development of other high rep rate technologies such as liquid targets, additive manufacturing and tape target developments.&nbsp;</li><li>In addition to these projects, you will support the more general operational delivery of target to experiments on the Vulcan and Gemini laser systems.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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The facility has a key deliverable in the next 3 years of supporting high-repetition rate laser experiments; delivering thousands of batch produced targets to experiments on the new EPAC laser facility. The placement student in the group will be developing the capability to provide targets for these high rep rate experiments through the ongoing development of its automated target assembly project using pick and place robots, automated glue dispensing and palletisation of targets. The student will also support the scientific and engineering development of other high rep rate technologies such as liquid targets, additive manufacturing and tape target developments. In addition to these projects, you will support the more general operational delivery of target to experiments on the Vulcan and Gemini laser systems. 

High Repetition Rate Targetry Development Industrial Placement

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