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R&D Engineer - Physicist

Vector Recruitment Ltd
Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8 6DF, England

Salary

£30,000 - £50,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • R&D Engineer / Physicist job in Cambridge
  • Salary: £30,000 - £50,000
  • Requires a PhD or Masters in applied Physics or Engineering
  • Recent and relevant experience in research and concept generation
  • Strong experimental and analytical skills in mechanics, fluidics, and acoustics
R&D Engineer / Physicist, Cambridge, Salary: £30,000 - £50,000, Benefits: Extensive A fantastic opportunity for an applied Physicist / Research Engineer has arisen at a Cambridge-based, cutting edge, leading product development company whose innovative technology is reshaping the medical, life science, environmental and industrial sectors. The R&D Engineer / Physicist will join the research and product development team responsible for researching, designing and development of the next generation of state-of-the-art fluid control products and technologies. This position is open to recent Physics or Engineering PhD candidates or Masters graduates with a couple of years’ experience.You will have the freedom to explore the novel application of interesting physical principles (e.g. piezoelectricity, non-linear acoustics, resonant mechanics, etc). In doing so, you will help to bring a new generation of unique and disruptive products to the market. You will work on everything from early-stage concept generation, evaluation, and prototyping, through to the design and transfer of new products to commercial launch.In return you can expect an excellent salary, profit-related bonus, company performance bonus, superb pension, private medical, life insurance and free lunch. Also, you will be working in a fabulous purpose-built R&D facility.  Requirements for R&D Engineer / Physicist
  • A PhD or Masters in applied Physics or Engineering.
  • Recent and relevant experience working as a research scientist / R&D Engineer / Physicist exploring new technologies and concept generation, including proof of concept.
  • Strong experimental and analytical skills, particularly in the areas of mechanics, fluidics, and acoustics.
  • Solid understanding of physical principles and their application to practical systems.
  • Good practical skills, and the ability to devise, set up and run tests in the lab.
  • Curiosity, imagination and creativity.
  • Experience working with piezoelectric devices beneficial.
  • Python or Matlab knowledge beneficial.
  • Experience with multiphysics FEA software (e.g. COMSOL)
   Job/vacancy location:  Cambridge (commutable from Newmarket, Huntingdon, St Neots, Newmarket, Royston, Bury St Edmunds, Stevenage, etc)

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