Working arrangementsPlease note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split.Overview TE Magnetics, the high-temperature superconducting (HTS) division of Tokamak Energy, transforms cutting-edge HTS innovation into products that unlock new capabilities in energy, transport, and science. This role focuses on the characterisation of state-of-the-art HTS, solders, insulation, partial insulation etc. materials and direct application of findings into applied HTS technologies.Requirements<ul><li>Employ expertise in materials science and superconductors and superconductivity to support HTS coil development and manufacturing activities. </li><li>Working both independently and in leadership of technicians to expand Tokamak Energy’s HTS tape quality assessment (QA) facilities and methodologies and perform QA campaigns on large quantities of HTS conductor. This will include making critical current measurements in high magnetic fields, fabricating and testing joints between HTS tapes, manufacture and testing of small coils, and many other associated tests. </li><li>Work with key stakeholders in the wider business, including the Quality and Procurement departments, to develop robust systems for HTS tape quality control.  </li><li>Liaising with and where necessary attending international laboratories to perform external measurements in high magnetic field test facilities.</li><li>Provide materials analysis support to magnet manufacturing teams to produce world-class HTS magnets, making use of metallurgical sample preparation and optical microscopy teams. This will include inspection of coil and joint structures to analyse their microstructures, providing expert insights and guidance based on results. </li><li>Liaise with key external suppliers and subcontractors</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders internal to Tokamak Energy</li><li>Prepare technical reports and specifications</li><li>Support commercialisation of the company’s HTS magnet technology</li><li>Generate and document intellectual property</li></ul>Requirements and attributes we value<ul><li>Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant Engineering or Physics based discipline. </li><li>Experience working with high temperature superconductors and/or superconducting electromagnets. </li><li>Experience preparing samples for, conducting and interpreting images generated by optical and/or scanning electron microscopy.  </li><li>High degree of self-organisation, motivation, and commitment to working to defined timescales. </li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in a mixed team of engineers, physicists, designers, and technicians designing innovative and complex devices. </li><li>A broad engineering experience would be useful, as HTS and the associated cryogenic systems cover many disciplines within Tokamak Energy. </li><li>Demonstrated experience of working with electrical measurement equipment and instrumentation such as power supplies, voltmeters, magnetic field sensors and temperature sensors.</li><li>Thorough understanding of measurement accuracy, sensitivity, precision and resolution.</li><li>Willingness to work ‘hands on’ in a laboratory setting.</li><li>Demonstrated track record of innovation, creativity and project delivery in a complex engineering / technology development environment.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Discretionary 3-day festive break depending on business needs</li><li>Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus</li><li>Share options scheme</li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Financial benefits – including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme  </li><li>Innovation and Merit bonuses</li><li>Investment in training and development to support career progression</li><li>Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation</li></ul> Company backgroundTokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford. We are a world leader in two transformative technologies: the compact spherical tokamak and high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. One company, with licensable technology for commercialising clean, secure and affordable fusion energy and enabling new levels of performance in HTS applications that change the world in which we live today.TE Magnetics, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on becoming the leading supplier of HTS technology to multiple markets. Born from a world class fusion energy mission, we are driven to opening new fields of performance.We provide magnet systems for other fusion companies to accelerate commercial development, as well as to address exciting new applications for HTS, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space.Tokamak Energy, 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 2019Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team who are striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.Important information for candidatesPre-employment screeningPlease 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 privacyPlease 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:  <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation</a> Equality of opportunityEntry 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.We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.

We are developing the technology to deliver clean, secure and affordable fusion energy in the 2030s. Tokamak Energy was founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). Our US subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019. We are the only private fusion company with over a decade&rsquo;s experience developing the two technologies that offer the most efficient and commercially attractive route to fusion energy; the compact spherical tokamak and high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. Our dedicated HTS magnet business unit, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on becoming the leading supplier of HTS technology for fusion and other exciting new applications, including science, renewable energy and propulsion in water, air and space.

Magnet Materials Engineer

Working arrangementsPlease note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split.Overview TE Magnetics, the high-temperature superconducting (HTS) division of Tokamak Energy, transforms cutting-edge HTS innovation into products that unlock new capabilities in energy, transport, and science. This role focuses on the characterisation of state-of-the-art HTS, solders, insulation, partial insulation etc. materials and direct application of findings into applied HTS technologies.Requirements<ul><li>Employ expertise in materials science and superconductors and superconductivity to support HTS coil development and manufacturing activities. </li><li>Working both independently and in leadership of technicians to expand Tokamak Energy’s HTS tape quality assessment (QA) facilities and methodologies and perform QA campaigns on large quantities of HTS conductor. This will include making critical current measurements in high magnetic fields, fabricating and testing joints between HTS tapes, manufacture and testing of small coils, and many other associated tests. </li><li>Work with key stakeholders in the wider business, including the Quality and Procurement departments, to develop robust systems for HTS tape quality control.&nbsp; </li><li>Liaising with and where necessary attending international laboratories to perform external measurements in high magnetic field test facilities.</li><li>Provide materials analysis support to magnet manufacturing teams to produce world-class HTS magnets, making use of metallurgical sample preparation and optical microscopy teams. This will include inspection of coil and joint structures to analyse their microstructures, providing expert insights and guidance based on results. </li><li>Liaise with key external suppliers and subcontractors</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders internal to Tokamak Energy</li><li>Prepare technical reports and specifications</li><li>Support commercialisation of the company’s HTS magnet technology</li><li>Generate and document intellectual property</li></ul>Requirements and attributes we value<ul><li>Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant Engineering or Physics based discipline.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with high temperature superconductors and/or superconducting electromagnets. </li><li>Experience preparing samples for, conducting and interpreting images generated by optical and/or scanning electron microscopy.&nbsp; </li><li>High degree of self-organisation, motivation, and commitment to working to defined timescales.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in a mixed team of engineers, physicists, designers, and technicians designing innovative and complex devices.&nbsp;</li><li>A broad engineering experience would be useful, as HTS and the associated cryogenic systems cover many disciplines within Tokamak Energy.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated experience of working with electrical measurement equipment and instrumentation such as power supplies, voltmeters, magnetic field sensors and temperature sensors.</li><li>Thorough understanding of measurement accuracy, sensitivity, precision and resolution.</li><li>Willingness to work ‘hands on’ in a laboratory setting.</li><li>Demonstrated track record of innovation, creativity and project delivery in a complex engineering / technology development environment.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Discretionary 3-day festive break depending on business needs</li><li>Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus</li><li>Share options scheme</li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Financial benefits – including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme&nbsp; </li><li>Innovation and Merit bonuses</li><li>Investment in training and development to support career progression</li><li>Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation</li></ul>&nbsp;Company backgroundTokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford. We are a world leader in two transformative technologies: the compact spherical tokamak and high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. One company, with licensable technology for commercialising clean, secure and affordable fusion energy and enabling new levels of performance in HTS applications that change the world in which we live today.TE Magnetics, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on becoming the leading supplier of HTS technology to multiple markets. Born from a world class fusion energy mission, we are driven to opening new fields of performance.We provide magnet systems for other fusion companies to accelerate commercial development, as well as to address exciting new applications for HTS, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space.Tokamak Energy, 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team who are striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.Important information for candidatesPre-employment screeningPlease 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 privacyPlease 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:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation</a> Equality of opportunityEntry 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.We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.

Magnet Materials Engineer

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