Inspection Engineer (maternity cover)

NuNano is a UK-based nanotechnology start-up, specialising in atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes. We are passionate about creating high-quality products and providing the best possible customer service for researchers and engineers at the cutting edge of nanoscale science and technology.

We’re currently looking for someone to take on the role of Inspection Engineer for one year as a maternity cover (starting asap) but it could be extended. The role could be full time or part time depending on the candidate. So if you’re enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised, with a curiosity for science and technology, then we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, at the forefront of the latest nanoscale characterisation challenges. 

Your Role

As Inspection Engineer you will work on the quality control and inventory of NuNano’s AFM probes. This will include:

·      Production inspection – performing final quality control procedures of our standard AFM probes on wafers completing production.

·      Packaging – distributing probes from wafers into Gel-Pak boxes for customer shipments and inventory.

·      Analysis – capturing data from inspection processes to monitor and record process output and product quality.

·      Reporting – documenting processing and inspection output during production to inform process control and product quality. Using our online Manufacturing/Inventory system to document all our products.

·      Inspection process optimisation - contribute to ongoing optimisation of our proprietary automated SEM software, including training the software to function with new AFM probe designs.

·      Product development – assist with other manufacturing and quality control activities to improve existing products and demonstrate applications for new products using SEM and AFM.

·      Managing shipments of products to customers – setting up shipments and packing up products

·      Support – contribute to the wider success of the business, including bespoke projects and ongoing R&D, when required.

What You Need

NuNano is looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised individual, with an exceptional attention to detail, to work in our Test & Inspection Laboratory at Science Creates St. Philips in Bristol. The qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They form the selection criteria on which the decision on who to appoint will be made. Please ensure that you show how you meet the criteria outlined below in your application.

Essential

·      Well-organised with a strong attention to detail.

·      Experience of working in a laboratory/technical environment in science or engineering.

·      Degree level qualification or equivalent in science, engineering or similar.

·      Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·      Experience of working in a team and working independently on their own initiative.

·      Self-motivated and able to learn quickly.

Desirable

·      Experience using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

·      Knowledge of microfabrication processes and semiconductor manufacturing technologies.

·      Experience of working in a cleanroom environment, along with relevant health & safety awareness.

·      Higher degree (PhD or similar) involving some microfabrication/semiconductor processing/atomic force microscopy.

·      Experience documenting technical information.

Rewards

·      £25,000 - £35,000 salary pro-rata (based on experience)

·      Gain exposure to a wide range of business functions as part of an SME.

·      Possible travel within the UK

·      33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays and workplace pension scheme (pro-rata).