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.

Overview

As a Magnet Modelling Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing high-temperature superconducting coil technology. Your role involves creating and optimizing structural components to ensure mechanically robust and thermally efficient designs. You will employ state-of-the-art tools to scrutinize and enhance these designs, identifying potential failure modes during manufacturing or operation. Additionally, you will suggest novel or improved manufacturing processes based on data analysis of experimental results. Collaborating closely with a team of engineers, you will share knowledge and drive collective delivery, contributing significantly to pioneering advancements in superconducting technology.

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.