Dyson doubles number of UK engineers

The new engineers will work at Dyson's Wiltshire laboratories, where machines are conceived, researched and designed. New positions include graduate design engineers, mechanical engineers and acoustic engineers. Dyson is the second highest UK patent filer after Rolls Royce and invests millions developing new technology every year. Areas of expertise include microbiology, fluid, mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic compatibility, thermal, acoustic and software engineering. Dyson employs over 2,500 people worldwide, while the number in the UK is set to rise to 1,600. James Dyson said: "I am extremely proud of the new technology developed by our engineers in Malmesbury. It is vital that Dyson – and the UK – continues to invest in the nation's engineering talent if we are to stay ahead. With excellent young aspiring scientists and engineers in our schools it falls to companies such as Dyson to encourage this future generation. As our need for good design and technology increases so does the need for creative and adventurous designers, engineers and scientists."