Cryogenic Engineer

Overview

This role sits in the Cryogenics Systems Team within the Magnet Business Unit (MBU) at Tokamak Energy, and is required to meet the expanding needs of the MBU. We are looking for someone who can support the development of cryogenics systems through the project lifecycle - from initial concept design to delivery of a complete system. These projects will either be test cryostats for magnets on site at TE or part of the deliverables of magnet systems for external customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build and maintain cryogenic systems to support the high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology
• Involvement in specification and design of required equipment
• Carry out thermal or mechanical analysis of components or systems
• Contribute to the build of cryogenic systems, with a focus on the cryogenic specific aspects - e.g. fitting MLI, thermal pipe insulation, making stycast joints, setting up vacuum pumps.
• Support the commissioning of systems through development of test plans and carrying out agreed test plans.
• Operate and maintain cryogenic systems - using both cryocooler/compressor systems and Liquid Nitrogen systems.
• Contribute to safety reviews and risk assessments
• Interpret test results and produce clear written reports.
• Work in a mixed team of engineers, physicists, designers and technicians to develop innovative and complex devices.

Requirements

• Experience in build, maintenance or operations of cryogenic systems
• A flexible/agile approach to daily tasks
• Good initiative with the ability to solve problems
• Eng Tech, IEng or working towards it, degree in Engineering or similar. 
• Willingness to learn new skills and/or apply existing knowledge to a new field
• High degree of self-organisation, motivation and commitment to working in defined timescales
• Willingness to learn new skills and/or apply existing knowledge to a new field
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in a mixed team or engineers, physicists, designers and technicians designing innovative and complex devices
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in a mixed team or engineers, physicists, designers and technicians designing innovative and complex devices

Benefits & Culture

·            Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset

·            28 days (inclusive of festive break) holiday plus bank holidays

·            Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus

·            Share options scheme

·            Pension scheme

·            Financial benefits - including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme  

·            Innovation and Merit bonuses

·            Investment in training and development to support career progression

·            Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties

This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our occupational health service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work{{:}}

·                     Working at height (ladders, scissor lifts, cherry pickers & scaffolding)

·                     Occasional night working (11pm-6am) if required to support business targets

·                     Work in hot or cold environments

·                     Driving on Company business

·                     Working with electricity (LV only)

·                     Work with cryogenic fluids and compressed gases.

·                     Working with or in the vicinity of equipment that produces high magnetic fields

·                     Working with materials that are managed under the control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH)

·                     Travel outside of Europe or North America on company business

About Us

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security? What if that energy source could also help reduce climate change? We believe that's fusion energy. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford, UK. We have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion energy.

In addition to fusion energy, Tokamak Energy is recognised as the leader in High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) magnet, design, numerical modelling, and prototyping. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets.

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from the UK's Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, currently employs a growing team of over 250 people with experts from the UK and around the world. It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities. The company has 70 families of patent applications and has raised $250 million, comprising $200m from private investors and $50m from the UK and US governments. Our US subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team who are striving to provide a solution to one of humanity's greatest challenges{{:}} clean and sustainable energy for all.

Important information

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation.

If you do not meet all the listed criteria for this position, we would still welcome your application.

Entry into employment with Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.