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The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be expected to implement effective mechanical design solutions to ensure the companies MOCVD systems remain at the forefront of technology.\nYour Responsibilities:\nMechanical design of the Company’s bespoke special purpose scientific equipment.\nUnder the guidance of principal engineers they will provide detailed designs for sub-systems and components.\nYou will adopt the working practices of a modern engineering office and a company wide quality system.\nResponsible for adhering to standards that AIXTRON Ltd set to ensure safety at work, which includes following procedures, handling machinery and substances correctly, and participating in any safety training required. You will find the core Health and Safety responsibilities in the Health and Safety System Overview document.\nYour Profile:\nEngineering degree in a mechanical discipline or equivalent qualification/experience (minimum HNC + experience)\nPractical background, ideally apprenticeship based\n3D CAD design experience (preferably Creo)\nMicrosoft office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)\nExperience in material science would be beneficial.\nExperience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems, automation an advantage.\nExperience in ERP systems (SAP) desirable\nProfessional registration with a relevant Engineering body encouraged and preferred.\nAccurate, thorough, consistent, pro-active, assertive\nGood communication skills\nTeam player\nWe offer:\nOffice/Lab based role at AIXTRON Ltd\n30 days annual leave\nFlexible working hours and hybrid working\nExceptional defined contribution pension scheme\nProgressive training and development strategy\nAbout AIXTRON\nAIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs-critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. 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