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Technical Fellow (Automation)
| Posting date: | 12 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £46,974 to £56,021 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2024 |
| Location: | BB2 7HP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | University of Sheffield |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UOS041252 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in robotics, metrology, and collaborative automation systems research. We are looking for a Technical Fellow for Automation to join and help grow our applied research capability. You will be working in our new state-of-the art facility at Samlesbury, Lancashire, in a well-connected team with world-leading reputations in the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.
What we offer
• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.
Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits
This role will be based in the area of Battery and Automation within the AMRC Northwest facility, you will take responsibility for a team researching automation challenges in a variety of sectors such as aerospace and automotive. This will include the line management of project engineers working on various technology development projects. An important aspect of the role will be to steer the technical direction of the team whilst ensuring current projects are delivered successfully.
You will:
• Be educated to PhD level (or equivalent industrial experience).
• Have a proven track record of technical delivery when leading development projects.
• Have a substantive knowledge of accurate robotics, metrology, industrial control, machine vision, and collaborative automation systems.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located near the top of your screen.
What we offer
• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.
Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits
This role will be based in the area of Battery and Automation within the AMRC Northwest facility, you will take responsibility for a team researching automation challenges in a variety of sectors such as aerospace and automotive. This will include the line management of project engineers working on various technology development projects. An important aspect of the role will be to steer the technical direction of the team whilst ensuring current projects are delivered successfully.
You will:
• Be educated to PhD level (or equivalent industrial experience).
• Have a proven track record of technical delivery when leading development projects.
• Have a substantive knowledge of accurate robotics, metrology, industrial control, machine vision, and collaborative automation systems.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located near the top of your screen.