Embedded Systems and Instrumentation (KTP Associate)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 per year personal training

Opportunity to register on a higher/di

Potential permanent position at end of

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University invites applications for a 32-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership graduate role to develop embedded systems engineering expertise, supporting product innovation in the water sector. You will be based at Vernon Morris premises in Deeside and employed by MMU with academic support.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with training eligibility and the potential for a permanent position at the project

Qualifications

• Must hold or be about to obtain a 2:1 in Electronic Engineering.
• Higher qualification (MSc/PhD) in Electronics is beneficial.
• Experience with embedded circuit systems, EM flow sensing, PCB architecture and battery systems; MATLAB experience.
• Knowledge of multi-sensor technologies, signal conditioning and data acquisition.
• Data science experience with databases, analytics and Power BI.
• Product design for industrial applications with durability, ergonomics and digital interactivity.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others.

Skills

Embedded electronics

Sensors & data acquisition

Power BI

MATLAB

Product design

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

2:1 Electronic Engineering

MSc/PhD in Electronics

Tools

MATLAB

Power BI

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a graduate to work full time on a 32-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop embedded systems engineering expertise to support product innovation within the water sector. Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at Vernon Morris’ premises in Deeside. To find out more about Vernon Morris, go to https://vernonmorris.co.uk, For 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs - collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.

Application requirements: Skills

• Hold, or be about to obtain, a minimum 2:1 in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience/related degree).
• Prior industry experience and/or a higher qualification (e.g., MSc, PhD) in Electronics engineering would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of embedded electronic circuit systems, electromagnetic flow sensing system, PCB architecture, and battery systems, with experience of relevant software packages (e.g. MATLAB).
• Knowledge of multi-sensor technologies, signal conditioning and data acquisition.
• Data science experience (database creation, data management, analytics, aggregation, and visualisation capabilities) and familiarity with relevant software (e.g. Power BI).
• Product design for industrial applications, with experience of durability, human-centred design, physical ergonomics, and digital interactivity.
• The ability to work independently to resolve technical issues and work collaboratively.

Experience

• Industry experience in designing/developing electronic products, including systems and physical housing integration and testing.
• Exposure to good scientific practice and demonstrable ability to lead a technically complex project.

Please note that this role requires your current right to work in the UK to be valid until the end of the contract. If your current right to work is due to expire before the end of the contract, you will be required to apply for an appropriate visa to cover the full duration of the contract, prior to commencing employment. Should you be successful in securing this KTP contract, our UKVI Immigration & Compliance team will be able to advise and support you through the process.

Benefits

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
• opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project