Cryogenic System Technical Engineer

Overview

This role sits in the Cryogenics Systems Team within the TE Magnetics (TEM) at Tokamak Energy, and is required to meet the expanding needs of TEM. We are looking for someone who can support the build and maintenance of cryogenics systems. These projects will either be test cryostats for magnets on site at TE or part of the deliverables of magnet systems for external customers.

Requirements

• Build and maintain cryogenic systems to support the high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology
• Involvement in specification and design of required equipment
• 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. 
• Operate and maintain cryogenic systems – using both cryocooler/compressor systems and Liquid Nitrogen systems.
• Contribute to safety reviews and risk assessments
• 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 equivalent technical training. 
• 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.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in a mixed team or engineers, physicists, designers and technicians designing innovative and complex devices.

Benefits

• 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)
• Work in hot or cold environments
• 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)
• Occasional night working (11pm-6am) if required to support business targets

Company background

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 address climate change?  The answer is fusion energy – the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion.

In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space. 

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world.  It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities.  The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments.  Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the 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.