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Magnet Development Engineering Intern

Oxford Instruments Plc

Magnet Development Engineering Intern

Salary Not Specified

Oxford Instruments Plc, Oxford

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Graduate programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 1 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6013c2720bc04744986174c638d39d2f

Full Job Description

  • Locating up-to-date academic reference papers as sources for relevant materials data

  • Identifying and processing up-to-date materials data from superconducting wire suppliers for use in quench models

  • Collating materials data in a format suitable for inclusion in existing quench models

  • Checking updated materials data and comparing against existing data sets

  • Assisting Development Engineers with experimental testing of magnet development prototypes

  • Involvement with analysis of experimental data

  • Working collaboratively with other team members, especially Senior Development Engineers and Scientific Programmer

  • Maintaining confidentiality of company proprietary software, hardware, designs and processes

    Current undergraduate student on physics, natural science or engineering degree course, ideally in second or third year


    • Experience/ Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with how to access and read data from academic journals ideally physics related

  • Basic knowledge of how physical materials properties, including superconductivity, vary with temperature and magnetic field

  • Practical experience of carrying out laboratory experiments, ideally physics including the use of magnetic fields and/or cryogens

  • Familiarity with spreadsheet and word processing software for simple data analysis and reporting, ideally MS Excel and MS Word


    • Skills/ Abilities:

  • Ability to communicate and work collaboratively within a team

  • Ability to work independently on defined tasks to set deadlines, but willingness to seek clarification if in doubt

  • Ability to analyse physical materials data

  • Ability to understand and follow practical instructions safely and methodically

  • Ability to document processes undertaken and present results