This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate with the ability and confidence to manage a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with Forth Engineering (Cumbria) Ltd.
The University of Manchester and Forth Engineering (Cumbria) Ltd are looking to recruit a Mechatronic Design & Control Engineer to undertake this 30-month project which has an overall aim of developing a semi-autonomous mechatronic system to be attach to a manually operated manipulator. The goal is to design a specific robotic solution using stepper and servo motors to translate and feedforward the received motion commands from an electronic controller to the end effector.
The position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to involve in a very exciting project to develop, embed and exploit advanced mechatronics and control systems expertise for application in bespoke robotic solutions for extreme environments in collaboration with The University of Manchester Robotic for Extreme Environment Lab (REEL) and Forth Engineering in Cumbria.
Candidates will require a PhD (or equivalent), or be close to achieving the degree, in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computing, Robotics, or a closely related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills will also be a requirement for the post.
This post is funded through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) award, a UK Government scheme intended to promote sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry.
Based at Forth Engineering (Cumbria) Ltd in Maryport, the successful candidate will work directly with supervisors from both the University and Forth Engineering (Cumbria) Ltd and will use the facilities and resources of both organisations.
The School of is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit.
Blended working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Farshad Arvin
Email: farshad.arvin@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Email: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
Tel: 0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
