Embedded Systems and Instrumentation (KTP Associate)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 per year for personal training

Reduced-cost opportunity to register a

Permanent position possibility: 70% of

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is offering a full-time 32-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate position in embedded systems engineering for the water sector. You will work with an academic team, based at Vernon Morris in Deeside, and contribute to product innovation.

Essential qualifications include a 2:1 in Electronic Engineering with likely MSc/PhD beneficial, and experience in embedded circuits, PCB design, and data analytics (Power BI).

Qualifications

• Holds a 2:1 in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Higher qualification (MSc/PhD) in Electronics is beneficial.
• Embedded circuit systems, PCB architecture, battery systems familiarity.
• Data science experience with data management and visuals (Power BI).
• Durable product design for industrial apps with ergonomic focus.
• Ability to work independently and with a team on complex tech issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded systems for water sector product innovation.
• Collaborate with academic team and host company on project goals.
• Lead technically complex aspects of the KTP contract.
• Disseminate results and document progress with stakeholders.

Skills

Embedded systems

Multi-sensor tech

Data science & analytics

Industrial product design

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering (2:1)

MSc/PhD in Electronics beneficial

Tools

MATLAB

Power BI

Job description

Position: Embedded Systems and Instrumentation Engineer (KTP Associate)

Based at: Vernon Morris, Deeside

Salary: Up to £41,600, dependent on experience

The role:

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/

Qualifications we require:

• 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.

Application requirements:

Skills:

• 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.

About KTP:

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.

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

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Weizhuo Wang [e-mail] and Professor Bamidele Adebisi [e-mail].

Due to the nature of KTP funding, this opportunity is intended for candidates who have not already completed more than one year on a previous KTP. Applications from those who have may still be considered on a case-based basis.