Test Engineer – Electrical Machines and Drives; and Materials (magnetics and insulation)
Posting date: | 28 October 2024 |
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Salary: | £34,866 to £46,485 per year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 22 November 2024 |
Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire |
Remote working: | On-site only |
Company: | The University of Nottingham |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | ENG176224X1 |
Summary
The PEMC research group has grown exponentially and now has over 200 members, 24 academics and circa 130 PhD students, researchers, and engineers. The group offers state-of-the-art facilities spanning 3500m², capable of handling up to 5MW for construction and testing. Here are some examples of the type of expertise we are looking for, however this list is not exhaustive and exclusive:
Skilled in coding / programming – MATLAB, Python, or relevant packages.
Experience in testing and validation of rotating machinery.
Experience of designing, planning, and implementing test methods for and testing rotating machines and electrical drive systems, test rig, or similar.
Good understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, and design for manufacture.
Experience of working in a relevant industrial or research environment.
A proven track record of developing, applying and delivering experimental and modelling research methodologies and techniques.
Candidates should have Bachelor’s in Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics / Instrumentation (or relevant) Engineering with relevant industrial / practical experience.
The job is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract for 24 months, with continuation subject to growth in the research area. Job share arrangements may be considered.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Pav.Orton@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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