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You will be part of our Vacuum Technique Technology Group team reporting to the Technology Manager, Valves Solutions. In this role, your mission is to identify, develop and validate innovative sealing, coating and materials technologies that can be applied to future vacuum valve products and customer applications.\nYou will contribute directly to how we create high-quality products and solutions for our customers.\nYour day-to-day\nResearch and evaluate new sealing, coating, materials and particle-management technologies for vacuum valve applications.\n\nDesign, prototype and validate new technology solutions in laboratory and real-world environments.\n\nHelp establish our vacuum valves innovation capability and new technology laboratory in Burgess Hill.\n\nDevelop advanced testing methods, test rigs and experimental techniques for seals, coatings and vacuum systems.\n\nProduce clear technical evidence, including test reports, risk assessments, specifications, design rules and proof-of-concept demonstrations.\n\nCollaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, universities and technology partners to move successful solutions towards product development.\n\nYour skills and experience\nA degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or a related discipline.\n\nSignificant experience in technology development involving sealing solutions, surface coatings, semiconductor process equipment or a closely related field.\n\nStrong knowledge of polymer and metal seal selection, characterisation and mechanical testing.\n\nExperience selecting and evaluating coatings for particle reduction, outgassing or demanding vacuum applications.\n\nPractical laboratory experience, including test-rig design, equipment commissioning and the use of vacuum testing equipment.\n\nFamiliarity with analytical techniques such as XPS, SEM or FTIR, together with helium leak detection, residual gas analysis or similar methods.\n\nAbility to plan complex technical projects and communicate findings through credible reports, presentations and technical documentation.\n\nExperience collaborating across functions, cultures and international engineering teams.\n\nWe encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.\nYour compensation and benefits\nAt Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.\nBeyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.\nYour job location\nThis role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Global Technology Centre in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK\nWhy it is great to work with us\nYour career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.\nApplication process\nOur selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. 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