Overview
As a Project Engineer at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to solve real-world manufacturing problems. Working within a team of multiple disciplines at the Integrated Manufacturing Group (IMG) to develop novel solutions for the high-value manufacturing sector, you will conduct research into specific technical fields, including Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Digital Thread. As a project engineer, you will ensure successful project delivery, delivering continuous improvements to IMG processes and building AMRC’s reputation in IIoT.
You will be expected to deliver tasks with support from senior colleagues, work to set timescales, operate within a diverse team and contribute to the successful completion of projects. Your work will encompass all aspects of working with manufacturers, large and small, to identify and deliver projects aimed at improving efficiency, productivity, quality, and sustainability.
In this role you will be expected to continuously develop your skills and keep abreast of emerging technologies in a specific field. You will use these skills to help IMG deliver tangible impact to the UK high value manufacturing sector.
Main duties and responsibilities
Delivery of project tasks related to industrial connectivity, with assistance from senior colleagues.
Conduct experimental work and synthesise outputs for use in project reporting.
Work to deadlines, and develop an ability to manage your own time and resources.
Communicate own work to peers, both as written and verbal outputs.
Partake in stakeholder engagement sessions, both industrial and academic.
Work with peers to develop solutions to complex manufacturing and other highly technical problems.
Collaborate with colleagues from multiple teams to plan workload and resources to fit project timescales.
Research into novel technology to advance knowledge, evaluate new techniques, and to solve specific manufacturing problems.
Adhere to the AMRC’s quality management system and health and safety system.
Write technical Engineering reports.
Provide assistance to peers when required.
Attend conferences, trade shows and other events to develop your own capabilities.
Assist with project delivery outside of your core area of expertise when required.
As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Have a good honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent industrial experience).
Ability to work independently under the guidance of senior colleagues, within a team and manage own time effectively.
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Ability to communicate, both written and verbally (e.g. report writing, presenting work).
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Experience of developing solutions to complex and highly technical problems in the field of IIoT.
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Ability to identify solutions to engineering challenges through research, as directed by senior colleagues.
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Awareness of industrial connectivity and communication protocols (e.g. MQTT, OPC UA).
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Knowledge of artificial intelligence and how it can be applied in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to try new and novel approaches to problem solving.
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Ability to make decisions on the day-to-day use of complex technology.
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Software development and script-based programming (e.g. Python, Javascript, Java)
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Familiarity with Unix-like operating systems, terminal commands, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
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Willing to develop skills in specialised fields such as graph databases, ontological data models, and business systems.
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Further Information
If you do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, you can find more information here to help determine your visa eligibility. Additional guidance is also available on the UK Visa & Immigration website.
For informal enquiries about this job contact Jon Hall, Lead Engineer on jon.hall@sheffield.ac.uk
Next steps in the recruitment process
The selection process will consist of an interview, including a brief presentation, followed by a short tour of the facility. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage two weeks after the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact
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What we offer
A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
Generous pension scheme.
A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways / Professional Services Shared Skills Framework / Technical Career Route.
A range of generous family-friendly policies
paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
support for those going through the menopause
paid time off and support for fertility treatment
and more
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).
Baseline personnel security standard
This role requires the postholder to undertake a Government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.
