AI Vision & Robotics Engineer (KTP Associate)

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited in Newport is recruiting a AI Vision and Automation Engineer (KTP Associate) to develop and deploy an AI-driven vision and sorting system for a food processing environment. This 24‑month fixed-term role combines academic supervision with industrial delivery.

You will train production and maintenance personnel, establish dashboards and continuous improvement protocols, and prepare technical reports and publications in collaboration with Harper Adams

Qualifications

• A first or upper second-class honours degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience developing and training AI or machine learning models for image classification or object detection.
• Proven programming or model-development experience in Python and/or MATLAB & Simulink, including scripting for data processing, model training, and automation workflows.
• Understanding of computer vision principles including image formation, lighting, and camera calibration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex technical work independently and within a team.
• A postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in a relevant engineering, computer science, robotics, or automation discipline.
• Experience with physics-based simulation tools such as DEM, FEA, CFD, or multibody dynamics software.
• Familiarity with photorealistic rendering software such as Blender or KeyShot for synthetic data generation.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, PLC programming, or robot programming.
• Practical experience integrating vision or machine learning outputs with robotic, automation, or mechatronic hardware.
• A background in food processing, agricultural, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative software development practices.
• Prior industrial placement or collaborative research demonstrating delivery of practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programmes for production and maintenance personnel embedded with vision and sorting capability.
• Establish performance monitoring dashboards and continuous improvement protocols.
• Prepare technical reports, academic publications, and a project case study as per KTP requirements.
• Present progress at Local Management Committee meetings with academic and industrial supervisors.

Skills

First or upper second-class honours in

AI/ML model development

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Computer vision

Data processing scripting

Version control

Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD)

DEM/FEA/CFD tools

Blender/KeyShot rendering

PLC/robot programming

Industrial placement/collaborative研究

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering/Mechatronics/Robotics

Postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) in relevant field

Tools

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

DEM/FEA/CFD software

Blender/KeyShot

Job description

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited in Newport is recruiting a AI Vision and Automation Engineer (KTP Associate) to develop and deploy an AI-driven vision and sorting system for a food processing environment. This 24‑month fixed-term role combines academic supervision with industrial delivery.

You will train production and maintenance personnel, establish dashboards and continuous improvement protocols, and prepare technical reports and publications in collaboration with Harper Adams