Project Engineer

Diversity Dashboard; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Discounts

Staff networks

Development opportunities

Job summary

University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver research-driven solutions in the Integrated Manufacturing Group. You will work on IIoT and Digital Thread initiatives, contributing to project outcomes and showcasing AMRC capabilities.

You will collaborate across disciplines, manage tasks to deadlines, and write technical engineering reports while engaging with industrial and academic stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Have a good honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent industrial experience).
• Ability to work independently under the guidance of senior colleagues, within a team and manage own time effectively.
• Ability to communicate, both written and verbally (e.g. report writing, presenting work).
• Experience of developing solutions to complex and highly technical problems in the field of IIoT.
• Ability to identify solutions to engineering challenges through research, as directed by senior colleagues.
• Awareness of industrial connectivity and communication protocols (e.g. MQTT, OPC UA).
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and how it can be applied in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to try new and novel approaches to problem solving.
• Ability to make decisions on the day-to-day use of complex technology.
• Software development and script-based programming (e.g. Python, Javascript, Java).
• Familiarity with Unix-like operating systems, terminal commands, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Willing to develop skills in specialised fields such as graph databases, ontological data models, and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of project tasks related to industrial connectivity, with assistance from senior colleagues.
• Conduct experimental work and synthesise outputs for use in project reporting.
• Work to deadlines, and develop an ability to manage your own time and resources.
• Communicate own work to peers, both as written and verbal outputs.
• Partake in stakeholder engagement sessions, both industrial and academic.
• Work with peers to develop solutions to complex manufacturing and other highly technical problems.
• Collaborate with colleagues from multiple teams to plan workload and resources to fit project timescales.
• Research into novel technology to advance knowledge, evaluate new techniques, and to solve specific manufacturing problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Honours degree in a relevant subject

Tools

MQTT

OPC UA

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

As a Project Engineer at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to solve real-world manufacturing problems. Working within a team of multiple disciplines at the Integrated Manufacturing Group (IMG) to develop novel solutions for the high-value manufacturing sector, you will conduct research into specific technical fields, including Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Digital Thread. As a project engineer, you will ensure successful project delivery, delivering continuous improvements to IMG processes and building AMRC's reputation in IIoT.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Delivery of project tasks related to industrial connectivity, with assistance from senior colleagues.

• Conduct experimental work and synthesise outputs for use in project reporting.

• Work to deadlines, and develop an ability to manage your own time and resources.

• Communicate own work to peers, both as written and verbal outputs.

• Partake in stakeholder engagement sessions, both industrial and academic.

• Work with peers to develop solutions to complex manufacturing and other highly technical problems.

• Collaborate with colleagues from multiple teams to plan workload and resources to fit project timescales.

• Research into novel technology to advance knowledge, evaluate new techniques, and to solve specific manufacturing problems.

• Adhere to the AMRC's quality management system and health and safety system.

• Write technical Engineering reports.

• Provide assistance to peers when required.

• Attend conferences, trade shows and other events to develop your own capabilities.

• Assist with project delivery outside of your core area of expertise when required.

• As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.

• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

• Have a good honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent industrial experience). Essential. Application.
• Ability to work independently under the guidance of senior colleagues, within a team and manage own time effectively. Essential. Application and interview.
• Ability to communicate, both written and verbally (e.g. report writing, presenting work). Essential. Application and interview.
• Experience of developing solutions to complex and highly technical problems in the field of IIoT. Desirable. Application and interview.
• Ability to identify solutions to engineering challenges through research, as directed by senior colleagues. Essential. Application and interview.
• Awareness of industrial connectivity and communication protocols (e.g. MQTT, OPC UA). Essential. Application and interview.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and how it can be applied in a manufacturing environment. Essential. Interview.
• Ability to try new and novel approaches to problem solving. Essential. Application and interview.
• Ability to make decisions on the day-to-day use of complex technology. Essential. Application and interview.
• Software development and script-based programming (e.g. Python, Javascript, Java). Essential. Application and interview.
• Familiarity with Unix-like operating systems, terminal commands, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Desirable. Application and interview.
• Willing to develop skills in specialised fields such as graph databases, ontological data models, and business systems. Essential. Application and interview.

Further Information

• Grade: 6.1
• Salary: £32,080 - £36,636
• Work arrangement: Full-time
• Line manager: Lead Engineer
• Direct reports:
• Right to work in the UK: If you do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, you can find more information here to help determine your visa eligibility. Additional guidance is also available on the UK Visa & Immigration website.
• Our website: https://www.amrc.co.uk/
• For informal enquiries about this job contact Jon Hall, Lead Engineer on [e-mail]

Next steps in the recruitment process

The selection process will consist of an interview, including a brief presentation, followed by a short tour of the facility. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage two weeks after the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact [e-mail]

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways / Professional Services Shared Skills Framework / Technical Career Route.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

Baseline personnel security standard

This role requires the postholder to undertake a Government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision ( www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision ) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.