Job Description
Ref: 124575Role: Vacuum Systems Engineer – PVD / Thin Film DepositionLocation: High WycombeWorking hours: Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)Parkside Recruitment are seeking a Vacuum Systems Development Engineer to play a key role in the design, build, and refinement of precision bench-top PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) systems. This position offers a great opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge hardware used in research institutions and high-tech industries worldwide.What You’ll Be Doing:
* Designing and developing HV (high vacuum) and UHV (ultra-high vacuum) deposition systems
* Assembling, testing, and optimising hardware for performance and reliability
* Supporting customer system installations, occasionally on-site in the UK and internationally
* Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers to implement improvements and custom configurations
* Troubleshooting and refining prototypes to enhance usability and system functionality
* Providing technical documentation and contributing to design iterations based on real-world performance
What We're Looking For:
* Experience with vacuum technologies, PVD systems, or similar instrumentation
* Background in mechanical engineering, electronics, physics, or related technical field
* Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to prototyping and assembly
* Familiarity with CAD, control systems (e.g. LabVIEW or PLC), or electronics is an advantage
* Ability to work on-site as part of a small, agile engineering team
* Clear communication skills and a practical mindset
Location: Oxfordshire (on-site, with some flexibility) Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Start Date: ASAP How to Apply:How to Apply: Please send your CV to