AWE has a new opportunity for an experienced Calibration Engineer - Electronics to join our Conventional Calibration team.

Here you will have the opportunity to work alongside a small team of engineers and subject matter experts calibrating a wide range of electrical, electronic, and thermal instrumentation. Calibrating both in lab and in-situ working with customers to provide certified calibrations traceable to national / international standards.

Calibration Engineers - Electronics

Location: Reading

Salary: 27,420 - 39,060 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing Date: 10th January 2024

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part timeOpportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and trainingEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesA generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your familyA host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

What will you be responsible for?

Maintaining and promoting high personal standards, in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team playerAssisting in the provision, maintenance, and implementation of local technical documentation for the calibration centreSupporting the delivery performance of the facility scheduling to meet customer requirementsWorking to Key Performance Indicator metrics on schedule, quality, safety and deliveryWorking with others to form high performing teams

What will you need to be considered for these roles?

Be qualified to ONC/OND in a relevant technical discipline plus have industry experience. An engineering apprenticeship would be an advantageHave a proven background within Engineering and a knowledge of instrument maintenance and calibrationGood communication skills, verbal and writtenGood attention to detailAbility to work with others collaboratively in a team settingAbility to operate scientific equipmentA positive attitude towards Health and Safety

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role