Graduate Research Engineer (Mechanical/Design)

At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We are proud to be authentic, different and pioneers. We are driven by a desire to solve real problems and improve everyday lives with intuitive solutions that do more, but use less. Family owned, we are not restricted by conventional thinking; we explore, discover and learn for ourselves. Never satisfied, we believe everything can always be made better.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Mechanical Design Research Engineer to join the highly successful Motors and Power Systems team within the Research, Design and Development (RDD) department.

The team have been pioneers in the industry for more than 15 years, coming up with a range of very high speed, very power dense compressor motors that are highly efficient, cost-effective and robust. These motors are conceived in the UK and manufactured at Dyson’s state-of-the-art facilities in Singapore and Philippines.

Within this team the successful applicant will be primarily working on the mechanical design of our Dyson Digital Motors (DDMs).

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver robust design solutions that fulfil the fundamental design requirements

• Generate design requirements and identify risk areas

• Develop 3D CAD and engineering drawings for mechanical components and assemblies along with test rigs and assembly fixtures

• Understand and comply with relevant International Standards

• Be responsible for delivering parts from concept to proof of principle

• Develop innovative and novel concepts with high value IP while considering freedom to operate

• Follow best practice and improve upon existing processes within the team where possible

Required technical knowledge and skills:

• Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (2:1 degree or better)

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles

• Capable of performing hand calculations to provide initial design direction and confidence in simulation results

• Capable of using 3D computer aided design (CAD) software packages

• Awareness of GD&T

• Understanding of physical failure methods and approaches to root cause analysis

• Understanding of design verification approaches and ability to define suitable test methods

• Able to communicate appropriate, concise and accurate information in written and verbal formats

• Able to carry out simple structural FE analysis of components to inform their design, and create an associated test programme to verify results

• Able to work with a variety of multi-disciplinary project teams

• Understanding of materials science and manufacturing processes

• Can-do attitude, willing to work outside of comfort zone and learn new skills and abilities in the process

Desired technical knowledge and skills:

• An awareness of power system design, including motors, transmissions and energy storage solutions

• An awareness of other engineering disciplines such aerodynamics, thermodynamics, CFD analysis and electrical, electronics and electromagnetic systems

• Experience using Siemens NX, ANSYS Workbench and Siemens Teamcenter

• Able to carry out simple modal, thermal, rotordynamic and impact analyses of components

• Appreciation of statistics and robust design techniques

• Awareness of tolerance stack analysis

• Ability to communicate and discuss complex technical concepts in Mandarin with external vendors is considered an advantage.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.