Senior Physicist & Magnet Engineer

Great job opportunity for a Senior Physicist / Magnet Engineer to join a rapidly expanding manufacturing company based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. My client is a designer and manufacturer of superconducting magnets, and cryogenic and ultra-low temperature (ULT) systems.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the Design and development of cryogenic and cryogen-free superconducting magnet systems.

Your main duties will include:
*Modelling of magnetic (mainly superconducting) systems using industry standard tools including OPERA, COMSOL Multiphysics and other analytical tools.
*Generation of line-up information for the drawing office; checking and approving of detailed drawings.
*Generation of working instructions and procedures in accordance with the Company's ISO9001 Quality Assurance policy.
*Project management of projects and parts of major projects.
*Specifying and conducting tests in the workshop; recording and interpreting results in accordance with quality and health & safety policies.
*Liaison with partners and suppliers in all parts of the world as required.
*Generation of technical reports for internal use and external publication.
*Fostering relationships and links with existing customers and suppliers, and with potential new customers in academia and industry.
*Dealing with queries from customers and collaborators, supplying information in the relevant format in a concise and timely manner.
*Keeping up to date with relevant technology and disseminating information within the Company.

In return, you will be offered an excellent benefits package, on top of a competitive negotiable starting. You will be required to work 40 hours per week and the company operate an early 1.00pm finish on Fridays

Benefits include:
*25 days holiday + 8 stats
*Free Parking
*Yearly bonus based on delivery paid x2 per year
*Opportunity to owe or increase annual leave up to 1 week either side

The ideal candidate will have a degree qualified in physics or a physical science course, possibly to PhD level, expertise and knowledge of superconducting magnet design, OPERA 2D / 3D - Static magnetic and transient analysis, COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software package, Superconducting joint design, quench protection design, persistent switch design, impregnation techniques for magnet designs and cryogenic vessel heat load calculations

If you're interested in joining our client as a Senior Physicist / Magnet Engineer in Abingdon, Oxfordshire please contact us for more information or apply online today.