TeraView is developing ways to exploit terahertz (THz) radiation in many ground-breaking applications. We are currently developing a number of products that require highly-skilled, enthusiastic and energetic people to work in this evolving company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Service Engineer to join our team to service and support our scientific instruments, both in the field and in house. We require an individual who is able to meet the existing operational needs of the company but who is also looking to join a company with opportunities for career development as the company grows.
You will have 3 years experience of working in a field service or technical support role, gained within a scientific instrumentation/equipment environment, and be familiar with the set up and alignment of optical instrumentation. Qualified to a minimum of HNC level or above in electronics or other relevant technical discipline, you will be a self-starter with a positive attitude and a proven ability to work in small multi-disciplinary teams. The role entails a significant level of overseas travel, sometimes with little notice. Experience of working within a formal quality system, such as ISO9001 is important.
Role & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Service Manager, your responsibilities will include:
§ Servicing and maintaining instruments both in the field and in-house.
§Alignment of newly built instruments.
§ Factory Acceptance testing
§Assisting in the build of instruments
§Installation and Site acceptance testing
Key Skills: The successful applicant will have:-
· Experience as a service engineer
· Flexibility to travel worldwide
· Knowledge of lasers and alignment
· Knowledge of electronics
· Knowledge of working within a formal quality system
· Good interpersonal skills
· Good attention to detail
· Ability to produce high quality documentation
· Own transport and a clean driving licence
Experience and Education:
Essentials:
§ HNC or above in electronics or similar technical discipline
§ Previous experience of working in service/support of scientific instrumentation
§ Strong customer facing skills
§ Good communication skills
§ The ability to work alone and on own initiative
§ Demonstration of strong fault-finding skills
§ Ability to work in a team
§ Flexible approach to work
§ Ability to travel abroad and at short notice
Desirables:
· Knowledge of terahertz systems or similar products
TeraView offers an excellent salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity for highly-motivated staff to work together and shape the development of products in one of the newest and most exciting areas of technology. We are an equal opportunities employer and pride ourselves on our diverse workforce. For further information and background on the company, please visit our website on: www.teraview.com
If you think you have the skills and qualities we need, please send your CV, with a covering letter, outlining your current role and remuneration to:
Padraig O’Kelly
TeraView Limited
St John’s Innovation Park
TeraView Limited is the world's leader in the design and manufacture of terahertz (THz) products to the pharmaceutical, security, medical and materials characterisation markets. Our products continue to yield many ground-breaking applications such as tablet coating thickness and uniformity, cracks, defect analysis, foreign materials and analysis of solid-state structure to be exploited by our customers. Based in Cambridge UK, we have a global client base and a highly-skilled workforce.
