Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer - Edinburgh

UK Research and Innovation

Sep 17, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
£31.8K
Edinburgh

Requirements

Essential:
Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field of study
Have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of starting employment
Knowledge of the principles of mechanical engineering gained either through university modules or work-place experience, including:
Mechanics and mechanisms
Materials science
Thermodynamics and heat transfer
Design best practice and principles of quality assurance
Strong communication, organisational and presentational skills, enabling the succinct transfer of information to a wide and diverse audience
Good interpersonal skills, self-confidence and enthusiasm
Desirable:
Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Management Systems
HND/NND mechanical engineering
CAE specific skills Autodesk CAD/vault /visualisation, inventor, ANSYS FEA

Responsibilities

Working from information supplied by the project team, customer or consortia members, you will undertake the conceptual and detail design of sub-systems and their components. Information will be in the form of basic outline drawings, sketches, specifications or verbal instructions. Tasks will be defined in terms of technical goals and requirements and evaluation of solutions. Effort and cost estimation will also be undertaken.
CAD will be used to produce solid models, layouts and detailed manufacturing/assembly drawings
Structural and thermal analyses will be performed by FEA and traditional methods, with characterisation of hardware carried out using local test facilities. The engineer will be encouraged to have a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of structures, materials, and engineering tolerancing: there are few relevant design standards available.
Documentation will be produced including drawing lists, design reports, technical specifications for work to be sub-contracted, test procedures, reports and operation and maintenance manuals.
Take part in design reviews, vendor liaison, assembly / integration / testing tasks and, as required, instrument commissioning at overseas telescopes.

UK Research and Innovation

Government

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2018

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

UKRI convenes, catalyses and invests in close collaboration with others to build a thriving, inclusive research and innovation system that connects discovery to prosperity and public good. Our work is tackling 21st century challenges from climate and advancing technologies, to health, society, arts and culture. We bring together nine organisations with great depth and breadth of expertise, allowing us to connect research communities, institutions, businesses and wider society, in the UK and around the world. This combination enables us to work across the whole research and innovation system, informed by our networks and expertise. Our vision is for an outstanding research and innovation system in the UK that gives everyone the opportunity to contribute and to benefit, enriching lives locally, nationally and internationally.