Redline has an extraordinary opportunity for multiple a Contract Vacuum Instrumentation Engineer based in Oxfordshire, with a specialist scientific company who are at the forefront of groundbreaking scientific experiments.
This contract will not accept candidates operating via a PSC, therefore you will be required to work via an Umbrella company.
This is a great opportunity to work with technology that you will not find anywhere else in the UK. The company is currently undertaking the biggest project in their history, worth around £500 million and they need you to come on board and help them make it a success.
You will be responsible for inspection, testing, commissioning of the state of the art vacuum systems which are part of a bigger machine.
Key skills required for the Contract Vacuum Instrumentation Engineer based in Oxfordshire:
- Practical experience and ability with vacuum or general physics instrumentation and electronics, interfacing, debugging and fault-finding.
- Experience with Physics of ultra-high vacuum or accelerator vacuum systems.
- Experience with Industrial or accelerator control systems
- Practical experience and ability with commissioning, operation and troubleshooting of control instrumentation.
For more information or to apply for the Contract Vacuum Instrumentation Engineer opportunity based in Oxfordshire, please contact Jack Kelly – jkelly@redlinegroup.Com / 01582 878812 quoting reference JWK1069.....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...
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...
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...
Mechanical Engineer – Cancer Instrumentation – Cambridge
A growing division within an established Medical Devices organisation in South Cambridge is currently seeking an experienced Medical Devices Mechanical Engineer to contribute to their ongoing development of cutting-edge cancer instrumentation, aimed at improving patient recovery rates.
This company is expanding its team dedicated to Medical Devices Instrumentation, primarily focusing on Cancer Instrumentation. Ideally, they are looking for candidates with prior experience in Medical Devices Instrumentation. However, they are open to considering candidates who have worked on other types of Medical Devices, provided they were developed to ISO 13485 standards.
The company offers state-of-the-art labs and workshops to facilitate your success in developing these life-saving technologies. You will also receive ongoing training and development to ensure you stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
In addition to relevant experience, it is expected that you hold a relevant degree in mechanical engineering or a related field that has prepared you for a career within the Medical Devices sector.
As mentioned, you will be working on life-saving technologies, benefiting from continued career and skills development, and rewarded with an excellent starting salary, pension, life assurance, bonuses, healthcare, dental coverage, and other benefits typically associated with large multinational organisations.
Due to the anticipated high level of interest in this role, we recommend that if you are interested, you submit your application promptly and specify the types of Medical Devices you have experience working on.
For further information, please do not hesitate to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240, or submit an application, and a member of our Newton Colmore team will contact you.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Field Service Engineering sectors.....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...
Electronics Engineer – Cancer Instrumentation – Cambridge
A growing Medical Devices Division is currently seeking an Electronics Engineer to contribute to the development of new Cancer Instrumentation devices, based in South Cambridge.
You will work on a wide range of electronics design tasks, including, but not limited to, power electronics, digital/analogue electronics, RF, and other complex fields such as thermal, motion control, and electro-mechanical or electro-medical devices. While it is not expected that you have experience in all these areas, having expertise in as many as possible would be advantageous.
Specifically, you will need experience working within the Medical Devices sector adhering to ISO 13485 or EN 60601 standards. You will focus on Cancer Instrumentation devices designed to improve the survival rates of cancer patients. However, experience in other Medical Devices or Scientific Instrumentation will also be considered.
The company boasts state-of-the-art labs and workshops specially designed to support your success. They also provide on-site gym facilities, nearby running and cycling tracks for your fitness needs, and wellness programs to assist you as needed.
It is expected that you hold a degree in electronics or a related field that has prepared you for an electronics engineer role within the Medical Devices sector.
In addition to the challenging work and exceptional facilities, you will receive a competitive starting salary, bonuses, pension benefits, healthcare coverage, dental benefits, and other perks typically associated with blue-chip companies.
If you are interested in working on life-saving technologies, we recommend applying now to avoid missing out on this excellent opportunity.
For further information, please do not hesitate to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240, or submit an application, and a member of our Newton Colmore team will contact you.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Field Service Engineering sectors.....Read more...
We have an exciting, long-term opportunity for an experienced Contract Commissioning Engineer to join our customer based in Yorkshire.
This role offers an OUTSIDE IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC.
Our customer is a well-respected provider of technical machinery, designed and developed in the UK and sold globally. They serve various industries, including FMCG, chemical, and automation. Due to a prestigious project win, they are looking for skilled contractors to support their project teams.
As a Commissioning Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of mechanical and instrumentation equipment, ensuring installations are completed to the highest standards and in compliance with project specifications.
Key Responsibilities- Contract Commissioning Engineer - Yorkshire
-Oversee and execute both dry and wet commissioning activities.
-Collaborate with a team to ensure mechanical and instrumentation systems are installed and operating as per the design specifications.
-Ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements during commissioning.
-Troubleshoot, resolve technical issues, and ensure smooth integration of equipment across the project.
-Liaise with project stakeholders, including contractors and suppliers, to ensure all systems are compatible.
-Have proven experience in mechanical commissioning within a similar industry (FMCG, chemical, or automation).
-Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of instrumentation systems and commissioning processes.
For more information or to apply for this Contract Commissioning Engineer position in Yorkshire, please contact Kieran Pratt at Kpratt@redlinegroup.Com or call 01582 878832, quoting reference KDP1051....Read more...
Mechanical Design Engineer – Genomics Instrumentation – Cambridge
A growing biotechnology company, based in Cambridge, is currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge genomics instrumentation.
You will be working within a multidisciplinary team of engineering experts, including physicists, electronics engineers, software developers, and life sciences specialists. You’ll be a key member of the team, contributing to the design and development of innovative devices that enable high-throughput genomic workflows and precision diagnostics.
We’re looking for someone with experience in product design and development, ideally within medical devices, diagnostics, or scientific instrumentation. A background in mechanical engineering is essential, and experience working in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR) would be highly beneficial.
The ideal candidate will have a few years of industry experience and be looking to take the next step in their career. You’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle—from concept development and prototyping through to design for manufacture and product launch.
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary, regular salary reviews, bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, and other excellent benefits you’d expect from a growing, forward-thinking organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in its people and is making a real impact in the field of genomics. Due to expected interest, I recommend applying now to avoid missing out.
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices and Scientific recruitment at Newton Colmore Consulting, on +44 121 268 2240, or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors.....Read more...
Exciting opportunity to work as an EC&I Engineer for a multi-billion-pound market-leading company, offering a competitive salary of up to £44,900 plus an attractive benefits package, including annual bonus, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, cycle scheme, and more. Progression is a genuine opportunity with this company given their ambitious but stable growth and ongoing investment strategy.As the EC&I Engineer you will be responsible for supporting reliability and plant integrity across an Upper Tier COMAH site. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with related regulations, while focusing on continuous improvement, fault finding, and maintaining safe and efficient operations.Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with safety standards for all systems, supporting plant integrity through inspections, preventative maintenance, and best practice.
Support RCA failures, driving corrective and preventative actions, assisting with breakdown response, and helping to deliver sustainable solutions.
Support site reliability by identifying and implementing improvement opportunities aligned with maintenance and engineering strategy.
Assist in managing spares and supply chain to minimise downtime risk and ensure critical equipment availability.
Support small-scale CAPEX projects, planning, and coordination with contractors and internal stakeholders.
Utilise SAP to analyse maintenance data, track asset performance, and contribute to long-term maintenance and reliability planning.
Requirements
Hold a HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, EC&I, Controls and Instrumentation, or a related subject (essential).
Possess a solid understanding of control systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
Have experience with SAP and familiarity with reliability tools such as RCA or FMEA (advantageous).
Please apply directly for this EC&I Engineer role or contact Sean Turner for further details regarding this opportunity. ....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...
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...
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...
Electronic Instrumentation Engineer required to use their industrial engineering skills in PLCs, electrical motor drives, inverters, robots and automation systems to performance test propulsion systems.
The ideal candidate will have experience building, testing and modifying electronic modules including power, control and data acquisition devices. Control room and firing bay knowledge highly desirable but not essential.
Key skills
Electrical Engineering
Electro-mechanical
Power Systems or Power Electronics
Energy Storage Systems
Electrical Design
Schematics
Matlab
Simulink
AutoCAD
FineELEC (4M)
NEPLAN
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Testing
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
PSpice....Read more...
Electronic Instrumentation Engineer required to use their industrial engineering skills in PLCs, electrical motor drives, inverters, robots and automation systems to performance test propulsion systems.
The ideal candidate will have experience building, testing and modifying electronic modules including power, control and data acquisition devices. Control room and firing bay knowledge highly desirable but not essential.
Key skills
Electrical Engineering
Electro-mechanical
Power Systems or Power Electronics
Energy Storage Systems
Electrical Design
Schematics
Matlab
Simulink
AutoCAD
FineELEC (4M)
NEPLAN
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Testing
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
PSpice....Read more...
This role involves working with high-pressure gas and fluidic systems, engine testing, and test facility operations to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct engine testing and ensure correct feedline pressures are set.
Operate and maintain mechanical and steam vacuum systems.
Perform pressure and control system checks.
Set up and operate Data Acquisition Systems and thermal imaging cameras.
Carry out instrumentation calibrations and ensure compliance with testing standards.
Work extensively with high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.
Experience Required:
Strong mechanical fitting skills.
Solid understanding of mathematics and physics.
Hands-on experience in engine testing and test facility operations.
Experience in maintenance and operation of mechanical systems.
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This role involves working with high-pressure gas and fluidic systems, engine testing, and test facility operations to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct engine testing and ensure correct feedline pressures are set.
Operate and maintain mechanical and steam vacuum systems.
Perform pressure and control system checks.
Set up and operate Data Acquisition Systems and thermal imaging cameras.
Carry out instrumentation calibrations and ensure compliance with testing standards.
Work extensively with high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.
Experience Required:
Strong mechanical fitting skills.
Solid understanding of mathematics and physics.
Hands-on experience in engine testing and test facility operations.
Experience in maintenance and operation of mechanical systems.
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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Test Technician. In this role, you will provide essential support to lead Test Engineers in various tasks related to site preparation, maintenance, and testing activities. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Assisting in site preparation and maintenance tasks
Conducting pressure and control systems checks
Operating mechanical and steam vacuum systems
Performing instrumentation calibrations
Maintaining and operating steam boilers
Operating high-pressure gas and fluidic systems
Utilising electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment
Skills and Behavioural Competencies:
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Experience working with high-pressure gas systems
Familiarity with electronics and High Voltage equipment
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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Test Technician. In this role, you will provide essential support to lead Test Engineers in various tasks related to site preparation, maintenance, and testing activities. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Assisting in site preparation and maintenance tasks
Conducting pressure and control systems checks
Operating mechanical and steam vacuum systems
Performing instrumentation calibrations
Maintaining and operating steam boilers
Operating high-pressure gas and fluidic systems
Utilising electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment
Skills and Behavioural Competencies:
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Experience working with high-pressure gas systems
Familiarity with electronics and High Voltage equipment
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We are seeking a skilled technician to work closely with the Senior Test Engineer at aircraft test facilities. You will work extensively with high-pressure gas and fluid systems.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively respond to any issues related to the engine or test site to ensure safety.
Assist in managing operations that involve hazardous materials.
Ensure that correct pressures are maintained in the feedlines during tests.
Assist lead Test Engineers with: site preparation and maintenance: conducting pressure and control system checks: instrument calibration and steam boiler operations.
Assisting with instrumentation, installation, and removal of flight engines before and after hot fire tests.
Required Skills and Competencies
Hands-on mechanical fitter or engineering skills, ideally gained within an engineering-focused organization.
A proactive attitude toward safety and operational support.....Read more...
AWS Infrastructure Engineer required to work on environment build and management for financial technology and infrastructure institutions enabling rapid scale up by leveraging existing cloud infrastructure.
Requirements
Cloud AWS expert with commercial experience of EC2, VPC, EKS, RDS and IAM.
Hands on experience with Prometheus PromQL and Grafana.
Terraform and specifically Terragrunt Infrastructure as Code use to manage complex environments.
Kubernetes cluster fluency, helm charts, ingress controllers, auto scaling etc.
Golang, PHP, or Node.js debug skills.
Implementation of AWS Global Accelerator for multi-region resilience and latency OpenTelemetry collectors and instrumentation libraries.
Responsibilities
AWS Environment build in Terraform and Terragrunt.
Monitoring stack management, Prometheus configuration for metrics.
AWS traffic management using AWS Global Accelerator for low latency performance.
Manage Kubernetes EKS clusters.....Read more...
We are seeking a skilled technician to work closely with the Senior Test Engineer at aircraft test facilities. You will work extensively with high-pressure gas and fluid systems.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively respond to any issues related to the engine or test site to ensure safety.
Assist in managing operations that involve hazardous materials.
Ensure that correct pressures are maintained in the feedlines during tests.
Assist lead Test Engineers with: site preparation and maintenance: conducting pressure and control system checks: instrument calibration and steam boiler operations.
Assisting with instrumentation, installation, and removal of flight engines before and after hot fire tests.
Required Skills and Competencies
Hands-on mechanical fitter or engineering skills, ideally gained within an engineering-focused organization.
A proactive attitude toward safety and operational support.....Read more...
