Job Family : Engineering

A unique opportunity exists for an Instrument / Electrical Engineer in our fast-paced R&D environment. Your multi-skilled role in Johnson Matthey will include designing, commissioning, and optimising pilot plants and bespoke process development equipment as well as site utility & infrastructure assets, spanning multiple Business Units across Teesside.

Significant investment is now ongoing within the R&D business to expand our capability and transform our operations, focussing on construction of new assets & upgrades to existing assets. This role allows a large degree of autonomy, and provides good opportunities for technical development and growth, fully supported by the wider engineering team.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities :

• Creating and preparing innovative designs and specifications for bespoke Research Engineering equipment to facilitate delivery of business-critical research and manufacturing programmes.
• Ensuring equipment designs meet site and statutory specification.
• Identifying design solutions to complex problems and to continuously improve the effectiveness and reliability of bespoke Research Engineering equipment.
• Preparing test methods and schedules for compliance testing of new and existing research engineering and site utility equipment, including safety critical system inspections to meet the requirements of company safety policy and legislative guidelines.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting sub-optimal equipment performance, and working alongside customers to design efficient and robust solutions.
• Carrying out and approving design calculations for safety critical equipment ensuring full compliance with all relevant codes, EHS standards and Life Saving Policies. Responsible for design approval.
• Collaborating with and providing technical expertise to projects teams, technicians and customers during installation, commissioning, modification and troubleshooting of research engineering and site utility equipment.
• Specifying and procuring equipment to support projects, preventative maintenance programmes and repairs, including preparation and control of single or multiple project budgets in the region of £100K.

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How you will be rewarded :

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM .