Instrumentation Engineer

4804119
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Chester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Manufacturing
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    £30,000 - £40,000 DOE

An Instrumentation Engineer position based in North Wales paying up to £40,000 experience dependent

Your new company

A highly innovative, deep-tech engineering business at the forefront of advanced measurement systems is seeking an Instrument Engineer to support the development of its next-generation technology. Backed by leading industrial partners across the aerospace and clean energy sectors, the company offers a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge product development and continuous innovation.

Your new role

As an Instrument Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the development and build of complex measurement systems. This is a hands-on position offering exposure across hardware integration, system testing, and early-stage production.
Key responsibilities will include:
  • Supporting the design, build, and integration of hardware systems, including sensors and electronic components
  • Assisting with mechanical design work using CAD tools
  • Setting up and running test rigs to evaluate system performance
  • Troubleshooting technical issues and analysing test data to drive improvements
  • Supporting early production builds and liaising with external suppliers
  • Contributing to documentation of engineering designs, processes, and test procedures
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including software engineers and physicists

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • A degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics or a similar discipline
  • Some hands-on engineering experience (e.g. internships, placements, academic projects)
  • A strong interest in hardware systems, testing, and engineering problem-solving
    Desirable (not essential):
    • Experience using CAD software
    • Basic programming knowledge (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
    • Interest in measurement systems, sensors, or robotics
  • You will be naturally curious, practical in your approach, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

What you'll get in return

  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering technology
  • A varied, hands-on role with real responsibility from day one
  • Exposure to high-profile industries such as aerospace and energy
  • A supportive and collaborative engineering environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a scaling technology business

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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