Research Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Equipment Standards team as Research Engineer. The successful candidate will using their own expertise to work on research projects as directed by senior staff and on an independent basis, providing research support to the Equipment Standards department. This will include the collection, analysis, and communication of relevant data, and escalating complex issues to the Research & Testing Manager, when appropriate, in order to support departmental objectives.
This is a full time, permanent position working 35 hours per week.
This is a full-time role, working predominantly Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm within our Testing Facility in Kingsbarns.
Please note, we may close applications early should we receive sufficient applications.
What We Offer
We offer a great benefits package including the following:
* Competitive Salary
* Company Pension Scheme and Sick Pay
* Life Insurance Cover
* Enhanced Maternity/Partner Pay
* 35 Days Holiday Per Year
* Free tickets to The Open and AIG Women's Open each year (and other relevant R&A Championships)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Season Ticket Loan
* Contribution towards glasses for VDU use
* Discounts available across 800 UK retailers and local businesses
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
* Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline.
* Experience of conducting scientific research.
* Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) and MATLAB.
* Experience of statistical analysis and application of relevant software (e.g., Minitab, R).
* Experience of working in a technical, research or engineering environment.
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