Assistant Research Engineering Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Salary: £33,348 to £35,308 with progression to £43,155 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 18 May 2023
The Role
Based within Newcastle University's School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, Design Unit is an established (since 1970), large research and consultancy group specialising in mechanical power transmissions. With an experienced team of over 20 Engineers and Technicians and extensive, dedicated facilities, Design Unit offers a complete service from design, through to manufacture, metrology, performance evaluation and failure analysis.
As part of the engineering team in Design Unit you will provide technical expertise in a field of specialism supporting Design Unit research, engagement, and teaching activities in the field of mechanical engineering targeted at power transmission systems.
The University is an exciting and dynamic place to work, dedicated to world-leading education and research. Benefits include excellent pension; flexible working options; 42 days holiday (including public holidays); discounted travel for the Metro and local bus services; and discounts for national retailers. Located at The Advanced Engineering Research Hub, Walker, parking is free and widely available. You can find out more on our benefits web page .
We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.
The appointment is fixed-term, tenable for three years in the first instance. The position is available on a full-time basis (37 hours per week).
To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement, and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.
Informal enquiries can be made to Mr Ian Sewell, Deputy Director, email [email protected]
Website links: www.ncl.ac.uk/gears
Key Accountabilities
To work as part of an engineering team delivering a range of research-based projects relevant to power transmission systems
To develop and grow research expertise through the development of bespoke test machines enhancing the understanding and performance of geared transmission systems
To assist with analysing and producing written research reports to deadlines for clients and for academic publication in leading journals
A confident ability to communicate proposals or results to industrial partners/funding bodies
An ability to project manage to time and within budget making best use of research resources
To contribute to the development of new research ideas and project proposals
Assist with supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate student projects as well as occasional class-based teaching
Assistance with research, using personal initiative and creativity, will be undertaken with direct supervision from an experienced member of the Design Unit Engineering team
Work undertaken will be closely supervised and generally will involve using agreed test methods to acquire data that will then be analysed and reported using established methods
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A broad knowledge of engineering with a particular understanding of mechanical power transmission systems
Experience in the application of software and instrumentation systems to machine control and data logging, preferably using LabVIEW
An awareness of the application of electrical control systems and associated sensor & transducer technologies, with a broad understanding of electrical and electronic interface techniques
An understanding, and experience of 3D Design and FE stress analysis techniques appropriate to mechanical engineering
An understanding and experience of strain gauging techniques/applications and the associated technologies
Appreciation of Industry sectors utilising mechanical power transmissions
Knowledge of condition monitoring systems
An awareness of gear metrology and stress analysis methods
Ability to work safely following appropriate safety policies
Be able to work effectively on team-based engineering projects to tight timescales and budgets
Good written and communication skills, leading to reports/publications
Attributes and Behaviour
Willingness to develop their understanding in machine control
Self-motivated and prepared to work independently
Willingness to undertake short periods of travel, which may be in the UK and overseas, in line with project requirements
A flexible approach with ability to prioritise multiple tasks
Ability to creatively solve problems
Good interpersonal and team working skills
Qualifications
Good honours degree (or equivalent) with some subject knowledge in the fields relevant to the activities of Design Unit. Relevant industrial experience is desirable
Non-graduates will be expected to have equivalent qualifications or relevant experience
Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.
The University holds a silver Athena S wan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University is also a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 25336
