Since speed is of the essence, electronic and mechanical engineers and technicians have their own workshops. They set up new equipment to ensure it’s working perfectly, fix faults and adapt or even invent equipment when there’s nothing already available that will do the job.
Scientists often arrive at the workshops seeking help to build or adapt their equipment. Crick engineers will sketch possible solutions, and design and build prototypes before manufacturing a finished product.
Completed A Levels including Maths, Physics, Design and Technology
BTEC Level 3 Apprentice, Mechanical Engineering, The Metal Box Company, London, UK
Product Model Maker, Satherlay Design Associates, London, UK
Medical Instrument Maker, National Institute for Medical Research, London, UK
Workshop Manager, National Institute for Medical Research, London, UK
Workshop Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
Workshop Manager
Completed A level equivalent including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Extension Mathematics, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Engineer, Annecto Telecoms Ltd, London, UK
Project Manager and Software Developer, Cork Amusement Centre, Cork, Ireland
Freelance Web Developer, London, UK
Electronic Service Engineer, Scientific Equipment Care, Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
Service Engineer, Scientific Equipment Care
Completed Ordinary National Certificate/BTEC Level 3 equivalent including Biology and Maths
Higher National Certificate, Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Bedfordshire, UK
Higher National Diploma, Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Bedfordshire, UK
Junior Laboratory Technician, Luton & Dunstable Hospital Public Health Laboratory, Bedfordshire, UK
Technical Liquid Handling Manager, Anachem Ltd, Bedfordshire, UK
Managing Director, Delsaro Scientific Solutions Ltd, Bedford, UK
Managing Director, Gilson UK, Bedford, UK
Specialist Engineer, Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
Specialist Engineer
Here are the top three skills needed to work in Engineering:
For more information on the different skills required for technical roles in science and beyond, have a look at the Technicians Make it Happen prospectus:
