A globally leading Chemical Manufacturer based in Middlesbrough are on the lookout for an experienced Instrument Engineer to join their team!
As an integral member of the EC&I Team, the Instrument Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, installation and management of all instrumentation systems across the site.
Salary and Benefits of the Instrument Engineer:
Annual Salary up to £55,000
36 Holidays (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Competitive Company Pension Scheme
Days Based Role: Monday – Friday
Incentive Bonus Scheme Paid Quarterly
Role of the Instrument Engineer:
As the Instrument Engineer, you will provide technical support to the maintenance technicians as well as supporting the manufacturing facilities in production. You will contribute and deliver capital projects and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and design instrumentation and control systems for new and existing processes.
Create detailed specifications and design documentation for instrumentation systems.
Oversee the installation and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems and manage installation contractors.
Conduct site inspections and testing to ensure proper installation and functionality.
Collaborate with project teams to integrate instrumentation systems into overall plant operations.
Develop and implement maintenance schedules for instrumentation and control systems.
Essential Skills and Qualifications for the Instrument Engineer position:
A degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Strong working knowledge of COMAH and ATEX Regulations and safety standards.
Proficiency in instrumentation and control system design.
Experience of working in a Chemical Manufacturing environment.
How to apply: To apply for the position of Instrument Engineer, please submit your cv direct!
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Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit am Instrumentation Engineer to their expanding team on a permanent basis.We are seeking to recruit an Instrumentation Engineer whose primary function will be to manufacture and install instrumentation for use within our R&D testing facilities. This will include but is not limited to; equipment calibration, the set-up of specialised measurement/monitoring equipment, model assembly and integration for test, troubleshooting and assisting in the operation of facilities.The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the drive and commitment necessary for ensuring that work is completed in line with challenging schedule requirements whilst maintaining a clean, safe working environment. To succeed in this position, you must be flexible in your approach to working hours, which will require shift working, and able to respond quickly to a changing workload.Instrumentation Engineer - Working hours: Mon – Fri, Full time, 40 hours per week, shift work required when testing facilities in operation (typical hours are 07.00 – 15:00 and 14.00 – 22:00 on a rotating weekly basis) office hours otherwiseInstrumentation Engineer - Main duties and responsibilities will include: -• Manufacture of bespoke wiring looms and assemblies with reference to circuit drawings / wiring lists.• Hand soldering of fine components at the work-bench and on test models.• Miniature strain-gauge installation and wiring.• Calibration, maintenance, testing and fault-finding of sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition systems down to component level.• Specify required instrumentation from customer specification.• Support the design and integration of instrumentation into customer models and rigs.• Work as part of a team, involved in the preparation and assembly of models and rigs for testing to defined quality standards, giving consideration to schedule and costs;• Provide instrumentation support for projects in all of company test facilities.• Assist in the operation of company test facilities.• Maintenance of the instrumentation hardware and records.• Preparation and installation of specialist optical measurement systems in test facilities;• Making recommendations for design, process or hardware modifications to support continuous improvement within the department.• General departmental duties such as record maintenance, model storage, organization of equipment, rig maintenance,• Perform tasks with conformance to company Health & Safety Policy and Quality Standards.• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.• Flexible approach to shift working patterns & overtime as required.• Undertaking training, where necessary, in support of the above duties, to ensure that safe working practices are observedTraining will be given in all of the specialist activities associated with this position.Instrumentation Engineer - Qualifications & ExperienceThe successful candidate will be an experienced time served technician, preferably educated to HNC/HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering level (or equivalent) with experience of working in an R&D and/or commercial environment.This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company. In return, we offer a range of benefits including: a competitive salary and pension scheme; free parking; employee assistance programme; optional sharesave scheme, private health insurance and 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service after 5 years’ service)Instrumentation Engineer previous suitable job titles: Instrumentation Technician, C&I Technician, EC&I Technician, Controls Technician etc…
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We are looking for an experienced Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Test Technician. As a GSE Test Technician, you will be responsible for various tasks including hot fire testing of apogee engines, instrumentation of engines, and maintaining and upgrading the firing site.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct hot fire testing of apogee engines.
Instrument engines and maintain firing site.
Support lead Test Engineers for site preparation and maintenance.
Handle propellant sampling, analysis, and testing.
Maintain and operate mechanical and steam vacuum systems.
Calibrate instrumentation and conduct steam boiler maintenance.
Work with and handle flight hardware, including preparation of customer flight engines for test, instrumentation, installation on to the test stand, removal post hot fire test, and subsequent engine decontamination activities.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Previous experience in GSE testing and chemical analysis of propellants.
Proficiency in writing reports and test procedures.
Familiarity with hot fire testing, propellant handling, and pressure systems checks.
Experience with aerospace clean rooms and fuelling operations.
Ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
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We are looking for an experienced Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Test Technician. As a GSE Test Technician, you will be responsible for various tasks including hot fire testing of apogee engines, instrumentation of engines, and maintaining and upgrading the firing site.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct hot fire testing of apogee engines.
Instrument engines and maintain firing site.
Support lead Test Engineers for site preparation and maintenance.
Handle propellant sampling, analysis, and testing.
Maintain and operate mechanical and steam vacuum systems.
Calibrate instrumentation and conduct steam boiler maintenance.
Work with and handle flight hardware, including preparation of customer flight engines for test, instrumentation, installation on to the test stand, removal post hot fire test, and subsequent engine decontamination activities.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Previous experience in GSE testing and chemical analysis of propellants.
Proficiency in writing reports and test procedures.
Familiarity with hot fire testing, propellant handling, and pressure systems checks.
Experience with aerospace clean rooms and fuelling operations.
Ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Strong understanding of high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.....Read more...
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There will be extensive work on high pressure gas and fluidic systems including interpretation and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and the use of electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.
You will be working with satellite flight hardware, the preparation of space flight engines for test. Including instrumentation, installation on to the test stand, removal post hot fire test, and subsequent engine decontamination activities, etc. ....Read more...
Space thruster Test Technician required to support Hot Fire Space Propulsion Testing programmes.
The successful application will work with Test Engineers on site preparation, propellant handling, propellant sampling, pressure control systems checks, mechanical and steam vacuum systems, instrumentation calibrations, steam boiler operation also the collation and review of test data.
There will be extensive work on high pressure gas and fluidic systems including interpretation and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and the use of electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.
You will be working with satellite flight hardware, the preparation of space flight engines for test. Including instrumentation, installation on to the test stand, removal post hot fire test, and subsequent engine decontamination activities, etc. ....Read more...
Mechanical Fitter required to work as a Space thruster Test Technician supporting Hot Fire Space Propulsion Testing programmes.
The successful application will work with Test Engineers on site preparation, propellant handling, propellant sampling, pressure control systems checks, mechanical and steam vacuum systems, instrumentation calibrations, steam boiler operation also the collation and review of test data.
There will be extensive work on high pressure gas and fluidic systems including interpretation and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and the use of electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.
You will be working with satellite flight hardware, the preparation of space flight engines for test. Including instrumentation, installation on to the test stand, removal post hot fire test, and subsequent engine decontamination activities, etc. ....Read more...
Test Systems Development Engineer required to design and refine novel laboratory materials testing processes for precision engineering applications. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for developing testing systems this could be the role for you.
Key Skills
Knowledge of laboratory safety standards.
A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Significant experience with servo hydraulic and servo mechanical machines.
Understanding of various instrumentation types for measuring pressure, flow, and temperature.
Proficiency in low voltage AC and DC circuits and basic electronics.
At least 3 years of experience in a testing-related field.
Responsibilities
Design and construct test rigs, fixtures, and laboratory instrumentation.
Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical installation and instrumentation.
Integrate new equipment with existing systems, including mechanical, electrical, and programming tasks.
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Test Systems Development Engineer required to design and refine novel laboratory materials testing processes for precision engineering applications. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for developing testing systems this could be the role for you.
Key Skills
Knowledge of laboratory safety standards.
A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Significant experience with servo hydraulic and servo mechanical machines.
Understanding of various instrumentation types for measuring pressure, flow, and temperature.
Proficiency in low voltage AC and DC circuits and basic electronics.
At least 3 years of experience in a testing-related field.
Responsibilities
Design and construct test rigs, fixtures, and laboratory instrumentation.
Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical installation and instrumentation.
Integrate new equipment with existing systems, including mechanical, electrical, and programming tasks.
Apply appropriate design methods and protocols to projects.....Read more...
Test Systems Development Engineer required to design and refine novel laboratory materials testing processes for precision engineering applications. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for developing testing systems this could be the role for you.
Key Skills
Knowledge of laboratory safety standards.
A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Significant experience with servo hydraulic and servo mechanical machines.
Understanding of various instrumentation types for measuring pressure, flow, and temperature.
Proficiency in low voltage AC and DC circuits and basic electronics.
At least 3 years of experience in a testing-related field.
Responsibilities
Design and construct test rigs, fixtures, and laboratory instrumentation.
Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical installation and instrumentation.
Integrate new equipment with existing systems, including mechanical, electrical, and programming tasks.
Apply appropriate design methods and protocols to projects.....Read more...
Test Systems Development Engineer required to design and refine novel laboratory materials testing processes for precision engineering applications. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for developing testing systems this could be the role for you.
Key Skills
Knowledge of laboratory safety standards.
A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Significant experience with servo hydraulic and servo mechanical machines.
Understanding of various instrumentation types for measuring pressure, flow, and temperature.
Proficiency in low voltage AC and DC circuits and basic electronics.
At least 3 years of experience in a testing-related field.
Responsibilities
Design and construct test rigs, fixtures, and laboratory instrumentation.
Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical installation and instrumentation.
Integrate new equipment with existing systems, including mechanical, electrical, and programming tasks.
Apply appropriate design methods and protocols to projects.....Read more...
Join a leading manufacturer of chemical products as a E&I Technician and enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes a days based working, 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, up to 11% employer contribution to the pension scheme, private healthcare, and a discretionary bonus. The company also offers a clear career progression path, recognising and rewarding hard work with opportunities for internal advancement.As an E&I Technician, you will be responsible for executing a maintenance program that encompasses proactive and reactive maintenance, modifications, improvements, and minor projects to enhance plant operations, under the guidance of the Electrical and Instrumentation Operating Engineer and Coordinator.Lead E&I Technician Key Responsibilities:
Perform hands-on inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Electrical and Instrumentation systems in designated areas.
Monitor and investigate plant and equipment performance to identify and address safety, technical, or reliability issues and implement improvement projects as needed.
Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to order parts or resolve Electrical and Instrumentation technical issues as the E&I Technician.
Manage and oversee electrical and instrument activities during overhauls, installations, and commissioning, ensuring adherence to target plans and objectives.
Share technical knowledge and expertise with techs and apprentices to aid their development as a Lead E&I Technician.
Ensure compliance with site SHE and engineering standards/instructions and manage required processes (PTW, Isolations, Risk Assessments, M-Forms) for safe work execution.
Manage documentation for assigned to the E&I Technician work, including maintenance records, drawings, and SAP updates.
Provide support to the Electrical and Instrumentation Coordinator to ensure the smooth operation of the Electrical and Instrumentation department.
For more details about this E&I Technician opportunity, please apply directly.....Read more...
The successful candidate will support hazardous operations, testing firing sites. You will work closely with Lead Test Engineers to prepare and maintain test sites, handle propellants, conduct sampling and analysis, and perform various critical operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure correct feedline pressures are set for testing procedures.
Assist Lead Test Engineers with site preparation and maintenance.
Handle and sample propellants, conduct analysis, and perform system checks.
Maintain and operate mechanical and steam vacuum systems.
Calibrate instrumentation and maintain steam boiler operations.
Collate and review test data for reporting and analysis.
Operate high-pressure gas and fluidic systems with expertise.
Utilize electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.
Prepare, install, remove, and decontaminate customer flight hardware, including test engine instrumentation.
Skills and Competencies:
Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
Strong understanding of high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.
Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
Experience with mechanical systems, vacuum systems, and steam boiler maintenance.
Proficient in using measurement and testing equipment....Read more...
The successful candidate will support hazardous operations, testing firing sites. You will work closely with Lead Test Engineers to prepare and maintain test sites, handle propellants, conduct sampling and analysis, and perform various critical operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure correct feedline pressures are set for testing procedures.
Assist Lead Test Engineers with site preparation and maintenance.
Handle and sample propellants, conduct analysis, and perform system checks.
Maintain and operate mechanical and steam vacuum systems.
Calibrate instrumentation and maintain steam boiler operations.
Collate and review test data for reporting and analysis.
Operate high-pressure gas and fluidic systems with expertise.
Utilize electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.
Prepare, install, remove, and decontaminate customer flight hardware, including test engine instrumentation.
Skills and Competencies:
Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
Strong understanding of high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.
Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
Experience with mechanical systems, vacuum systems, and steam boiler maintenance.
Proficient in using measurement and testing equipment....Read more...
Join our dynamic team as a Test Support Technician. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for assisting Test Engineers in various aspects of cell preparation, maintenance, and system checks, including leak integrity. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, utilizing electrical and electronic measurement tools, and working with flight hardware to prepare customer hardware for testing.
Responsibilities
Your role will encompass a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Interpreting and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
Handling flight hardware, preparing it for testing, including instrumentation, and installing it onto the test stand.
Collaborating with Test Engineers to implement process improvements, such as changes to site pressurant systems, new panel builds, modifications, pipe bending and installation, and installing new pressure and propellant vessels.
Ensuring the correct setup of the Data Acquisition System.
Core Skills
We are seeking individuals with the following skills and competencies:
Demonstrable mechanical fitter or practical engineering skills.
Proven experience in the operation of high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.
Skills in using MS Office and associated products.....Read more...
Join our dynamic team as a Test Support Technician. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for assisting Test Engineers in various aspects of cell preparation, maintenance, and system checks, including leak integrity. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, utilizing electrical and electronic measurement tools, and working with flight hardware to prepare customer hardware for testing.
Responsibilities
Your role will encompass a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Interpreting and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
Handling flight hardware, preparing it for testing, including instrumentation, and installing it onto the test stand.
Collaborating with Test Engineers to implement process improvements, such as changes to site pressurant systems, new panel builds, modifications, pipe bending and installation, and installing new pressure and propellant vessels.
Ensuring the correct setup of the Data Acquisition System.
Core Skills
We are seeking individuals with the following skills and competencies:
Demonstrable mechanical fitter or practical engineering skills.
Proven experience in the operation of high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.
Skills in using MS Office and associated products.....Read more...
Electronic Instrument Test technician with good all round precision engineering electronic data acquisition, test validation and verification experience required to join a comprehensive in house test facility. Component and product, instrumentation, electronic / electrical testing experience ideally in a very practical precision design environment.
Key skills
Data acquisition system build and administration to experiment, collect data and calculate results.
Set up, configure data acquisitions system software, example NI DAQ, NI LabVIEW, DASYLab.
Instrumentation use including:
Pressure sensors
Accelerometers
Flow meters
Loadcells
Thermocouples.
Cable layout and installation route cabling
Soldering skills at connector and PCB level
Digital multi meter (DMM) and oscilloscope knowledge.
Environmental testing.
Inverters, 3 phase motors and programmable Logic controller knowledge.
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Electronic Instrument Test technician with good all round precision engineering electronic data acquisition, test validation and verification experience required to join a comprehensive in house test facility. Component and product, instrumentation, electronic / electrical testing experience ideally in a very practical precision design environment.
Key skills
Data acquisition system build and administration to experiment, collect data and calculate results.
Set up, configure data acquisitions system software, example NI DAQ, NI LabVIEW, DASYLab.
Instrumentation use including:
Pressure sensors
Accelerometers
Flow meters
Loadcells
Thermocouples.
Cable layout and installation route cabling
Soldering skills at connector and PCB level
Digital multi meter (DMM) and oscilloscope knowledge.
Environmental testing.
Inverters, 3 phase motors and programmable Logic controller knowledge.
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Vehicle and vehicle systems performance testing Applications Engineer required for Motorsport, Automotive, ADAS and related automotive test and evaluation.
This is a client facing role working from project requirements, scope, consultation, client site or in house test track setup, test execution usually test drive, troubleshooting equipment, data analysis, data interpretation, presentation and often certification.
The ideal candidate will have experience of vehicle instrumentation fitting and test measurement, excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with raw test data.
Skills
Motorsport or Automotive performance testing.
Full clean UK driving license.
Exposure to GPS, GNSS and automotive instrumentation technologies.
Testing methodologies, tools, and best practice experience.
Software testing techniques of manual and automated testing.
Hardware testing tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers and multimeters.
Programming knowledge C++, Python or SQL.....Read more...
Vehicle and vehicle systems performance testing Applications Engineer required for Motorsport, Automotive, ADAS and related automotive test and evaluation.
This is a client facing role working from project requirements, scope, consultation, client site or in house test track setup, test execution usually test drive, troubleshooting equipment, data analysis, data interpretation, presentation and often certification.
The ideal candidate will have experience of vehicle instrumentation fitting and test measurement, excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with raw test data.
Skills
Motorsport or Automotive performance testing.
Full clean UK driving license.
Exposure to GPS, GNSS and automotive instrumentation technologies.
Testing methodologies, tools, and best practice experience.
Software testing techniques of manual and automated testing.
Hardware testing tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers and multimeters.
Programming knowledge C++, Python or SQL.....Read more...
Hands-on Algorithm Engineer required to work from requirement analysis to design and implementation through to testing of automotive robotics control firmware.
Key skills
Signal processing and algorithms development experience:
Kalman Filter or Object Tracking
Instrumentation and sensors data.
C
C++
Matlab and Simulink
Ultrasonic or Radar Sensor Data Processing. (USS/Radar/automotive domains).
CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, CAPL-Script
Hands-on Algorithm Engineer required to work from requirement analysis to design and implementation through to testing of automotive robotics control firmware.
Key skills
Signal processing and algorithms development experience:
Kalman Filter or Object Tracking
Instrumentation and sensors data.
C
C++
Matlab and Simulink
Ultrasonic or Radar Sensor Data Processing. (USS/Radar/automotive domains).
CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, CAPL-Script
Calibration Engineer required to test, calibrate and adjust a wide range of metrological test and measurement equipment on site and external customer premises
Skills
Electrical or Electronic qualification or relevant experience.
Experience within the instrumentation industry.
Mathematical knowledge.
Quality standards.
Responsibilities
Provide detailed calibration certificates.
Understand equipment specifications and test techniques
Obtain and maintain a library of product specifications.
Calibrate multi parameter test equipment.
Provide certificate details when calibration is complete.
Synchronise data within designated timescales.
Keeping thorough record of calibration procedures and results.....Read more...
Calibration Engineer required to test, calibrate and adjust a wide range of metrological test and measurement equipment on site and external customer premises
Skills
Electrical or Electronic qualification or relevant experience.
Experience within the instrumentation industry.
Mathematical knowledge.
Quality standards.
Responsibilities
Provide detailed calibration certificates.
Understand equipment specifications and test techniques
Obtain and maintain a library of product specifications.
Calibrate multi parameter test equipment.
Provide certificate details when calibration is complete.
Synchronise data within designated timescales.
Keeping thorough record of calibration procedures and results.....Read more...
Hot-Fire Test Engineer required with experience of COMAH controlled testing of Firing engines using propellants.
You will work within a Test department of a space thruster test facility on Hot Fire Testing programmes including: site preparation and maintenance, fuel and oxidiser handling, pressure systems, instrumentation, control systems, space thruster theory, steam boiler operation, data analysis, site and system safety, etc.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting and rapidly growing organisation at the cutting edge of Aerospace and Space Research, Design and Development.....Read more...
