Advanced Research Engineer - Mechatronics

Job Title: Advanced Research Engineer (ARE)

Location: Coventry

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Working hours: 36 Hours per week (4 Day week and WFH available)

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary. Benefits include private medical, 2x pension contribution, electric lease car scheme, cycle to work scheme, 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and more.

Application closing date: -

About Us

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and professional environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability, and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

The role

We are looking for an Advanced Research Engineer to join our Mechatronics and Machines Team. The role is primarily focused on the technical delivery of projects and programmes across the MTC. You will report to our team lead and work across various technology departments, industrial sectors, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Largely independent delivery of larger project's technical deliverables

• Acting as Technical Lead for smaller projects where required; ensuring work meets or exceeds agreed customer requirements, within agreed budgets and timescales.

• This role will require involvement in all aspects of the project delivery including but not restricted to: in-depth research, concept generation, detailed design, generation of technical drawings, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, technical support of commissioning, awareness of project budget and deliverables.

• Proactive approach in the identification, technical specification, and delivery of new and novel technology capability into the MTC, undertaking innovative Engineering research work focused primarily on technology/manufacturing readiness levels (TRL/MRL) 3+.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• The candidate will be degree educated holding one of the following: BSc, BEng, MSc or MEng in an appropriate Mechanical Engineering or suitable Engineering discipline.
• The candidate will have at least 5-10 years mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering experience, with specialisation in Machines or Automation.
• Demonstrable experience of designing machinery, manufacturing equipment or products.
• Able to demonstrate industrial project delivery including, but not restricted to: in-depth research, concept generation, detailed design, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, technical support of commissioning, demonstrable ability to work to project budget and deliverable timelines.
• Able to generate technical drawings in compliance with BS888 standard.
• Working knowledge of materials, relevant directives, regulations and standards, mechanical principles, and manufacturing techniques.
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX, Solidworks, or other CAD software package.
• Working knowledge of sensors and instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of data logging and analysis.
• An ability to liaise with clients and industrial members, whilst working with the team to budget and plan engineering projects across various industrial sectors. Helping to develop design specifications, statement of requirements and feasibility studies.
• Demonstrable knowledge of problem-solving tools and error-proofing techniques, escalating and resolving them where possible.
• Able to demonstrate best practise technical report and presentation writing skills; as well as an ability to present clearly and confidently at all levels within or outside the organisation
• Capable of identifying project and business risks, escalating for consideration.
• Pragmatic hands-on experience, providing problem solving approach and who is willing to physically participate in completion of work when required.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications

• Awareness or working knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic components.

• Experience or awareness of using PLC hardware, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi.

• Experience in any relevant programming language.

• Experience working with the Machinery Directive and CE/UKCA marking guidelines.

• To have achieved or be in the process of achieving Chartered Engineer Status

Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process.

Reference and Security Checks

Willing and able to apply for Developed Vetting security clearance by the UK Government and undertake duties associated with this level of clearance.

All employment offers will be subject to us obtaining satisfactory employment references. As part of your role, you will be required to undergo a DBS Check.