Controls and instrumentation Engineer

Overview

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and building instrumentation and data acquisition systems that support advanced fusion research and complex engineering environments.

You will work across electronics, measurement systems, and laboratory-based testing, developing solutions ranging from PCB design and electrical wiring through to sensor integration, system commissioning, and data acquisition.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team in a newly created role offering broad technical exposure and ownership across complete systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop instrumentation and data acquisition systems for monitoring and controlling engineering systems.
Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB designs.
Assemble, test, and commission laboratory-based test systems.
Install and integrate sensors, including temperature, resistance, and other measurement devices.
Work closely with engineers and scientists to design and deliver test facilities and experimental systems.
Collaborate with external suppliers and technical partners on instrumentation and electronics development.
Define software requirements and support the development of control and data acquisition systems.
Analyse test data and prepare clear technical documentation and reports.

Essential Experience & Skills

Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
Experience working with instrumentation and data acquisition hardware.
Strong understanding of measurement principles, including accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and uncertainty.
Experience designing electrical schematics and PCBs.
Hands-on experience working in laboratory, testing, or experimental environments.
Good understanding of electronic components used within instrumentation and measurement systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable

Experience designing custom data acquisition PCBs.
Experience working in research and development (R&D) or experimental engineering environments.
Familiarity with cryogenic systems or high magnetic field applications.

Experience with PXI, Compact RIO (cRIO), or similar modular data acquisition platforms.
Exposure to embedded systems, FPGA development, or programming languages such as C/C++ or LabVIEW.Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants