Chemical Physicist - Fluidic Device Testing
Newton Colmore is working with a technology company in London who are looking for a Chemical Physicist to join their testing team.
As a Chemical Physicist, you will be utilising your scientific experience to design and develop test rigs and protocols to deliver meaningful conclusions that will shape the future development and manufacturing of fluidics-based devices.
This will include the testing of key systems and their sub-systems as well as all data logging solutions.
This is an all-encompassing testing role that you will also have responsibility for assembly, de-bugging and the sourcing of bespoke components.
You will be testing for a variety of different parameters including thermal management, actuators and mechanism design as well as fluidic flows and how electronics interact with fluidics.
We are looking for physicists who have experience with designing test rigs, CAD systems and knowledge of low volume prototyping and manufacturing practices.
Any additional experience with designing test scripts in Python would be advantageous to your application.
As well as providing a great opportunity for you to work on a brand-new product within a fast-paced environment the company is offering competitive packages which includes share options.
For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on 0044 121 268 2240 or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.
Key words: Chemical Physicist, Chemical Engineer, Test Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, CAD, SolidWorks, Cambridge, Instrumentation, Fluidics.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-06-27 12:07:30
Position: Field Service Electronics Engineer
Job ID: 1237/56
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Rate/Salary: £70,615 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Benefits:
28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
Generous pension scheme
Onsite parking with electric charging
Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling, and Physiotherapy
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to gym discounts via MyGymDiscounts
Internal and external training opportunities
Structured personal development plans
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies.
We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Field Service Electronics Engineer
Typically, this person will work as part of a small technical team responsible for the maintenance, installation and upgrade of essential navigation systems, including RADAR, AIS, radio communications, environmental sensors, and microwave links.
The role involves working at height, contributing to technical projects, and participating in an on-call rota to ensure 24/7 operational availability.
It provides the opportunity to work with unique technology and gain access to rarely visited field sites.
HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Field Service Electronics Engineer:
Maintain operational functionality of navigation systems including radar, antennas, gearboxes, VHF/UHF radios, AIS base stations, CCTV, microwave links, meteorological sensors, and tide gauges.
Diagnose, repair, and resolve complex technical faults in a professional and timely manner.
Log and escalate issues appropriately, capturing root causes and updating stakeholders.
Contribute to and execute planned maintenance and system upgrade schedules.
Assist in research, specification, procurement and deployment of new sensor equipment.
Lead or support installation projects; supervise contractors and ensure compliance with HSE regulations.
Produce and update documentation including technical manuals, risk assessments, and COSHH.
Maintain cyber security and GDPR compliance across all supported systems.
Provide support, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to colleagues and junior team members.
Participate in a 1-in-4 week on-call rota for out-of-hours and weekend support (with allocated rest days).
Qualifications and requirements for the Field Service Electronics Engineer:
Degree in electronic engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in a similar field-based electronics or systems engineering role.
Strong working knowledge of health & safety regulations including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, and Working at Height.
Proven skills in electrical/electronic fault diagnosis, system integration, and analogue/digital telecoms systems.
Experience with RADAR, radio, and microwave communications systems.
Capable of configuring and supporting IP networks and IT-connected devices.
Ability and certification (or willingness to obtain) to work safely at height and in confined spaces.
Must pass medical evaluations and maintain physical fitness for operational duties.
Ability to obtain and retain security clearances (BPSS and CTC).
Highly organised, self-motivated, and confident when supervising teams and contractors.
Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotating basis.
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on service delivery and collaboration.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Kent, England
Start: 04/08/2025
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £70615 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-06-24 13:21:30
