Job Description
Research Scientist – PVD Experience Required - Fixed Term Contract
Michell Instruments, part of the DwyerOmega group, designs and manufactures precision sensing instrumentation for industrial customers worldwide. With 13 global R&D and manufacturing sites, we support applications across gas treatment, renewable energy and advanced process control.
We’re seeking a Research Scientist (PVD) to join our multi-disciplinary R&D team as we continue to grow and expand, contributing hands-on to the development of next-generation sensing technologies.
The role:
* Hands-on research supporting sensor and measurement technology development
* Design, deposition and characterisation of thin-film materials
* Collaboration with engineering teams to translate research into new product developments
* Technical reporting and knowledge sharing across the R&D function
* Identification of technical risks, including manufacturability
* Providing technical expertise and support to colleagues
Essential experience:
* Strong background in PVD techniques, including evaporation and sputtering
* Electron beam evaporation (e-beam) experience highly desirable
* Thin-film characterisation and understanding of material properties in multilayer devices
* Experience working with sensors and measurement systems
* Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary R&D environments
Qualifications:
* Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or Physics
About you:
* Inquisitive, self-motivated and pragmatic
* Comfortable solving complex technical problems
* Clear communicator with strong attention to detail
* Enjoys collaborative, hands-on research work
If you’re looking to apply your thin-film and PVD expertise to sensing challenges within a global manufacturing group, we’d love to hear from you.