Vacuum Systems Engineer - PVD / Thin Film Deposition - Parkside Office Professional : Job Details

Ref: 1245739Role: Vacuum Systems Engineer – PVD / Thin Film DepositionLocation: High WycombeWorking hours: Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)Parkside Recruitment are seeking a Vacuum Systems Development Engineer to play a key role in the design, build, and refinement of precision bench-top PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) systems. This position offers a great opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge hardware used in research institutions and high-tech industries worldwide.What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing HV (high vacuum) and UHV (ultra-high vacuum) deposition systems
• Assembling, testing, and optimising hardware for performance and reliability
• Supporting customer system installations, occasionally on-site in the UK and internationally
• Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers to implement improvements and custom configurations
• Troubleshooting and refining prototypes to enhance usability and system functionality
• Providing technical documentation and contributing to design iterations based on real-world performance

What We're Looking For:

• Experience with vacuum technologies, PVD systems, or similar instrumentation
• Background in mechanical engineering, electronics, physics, or related technical field
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to prototyping and assembly
• Familiarity with CAD, control systems (e.g. LabVIEW or PLC), or electronics is an advantage
• Ability to work on-site as part of a small, agile engineering team
• Clear communication skills and a practical mindset

Location: Oxfordshire (on-site, with some flexibility) Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Start Date: ASAP How to Apply:How to Apply: Please send your CV to