Embedded Sensors Engineer (KTP Associate)

Based at: Polymeric Labels, Oldham

Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has become available to work full time on a 2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop a novel label product that will give the business a cutting edge in the market and continually add value for the end users of their products.

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will work both from home and at the company's premises in Oldham.

Company information:

For over 30 years Polymeric labels has been the number one choice for printed polymer labels in the rubber and plastics industry.

To find out more about Polymeric Labels, go to www.polymericlabels.com

Qualification we require:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field such as Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Communications Engineering.
• Year in Industry preferred.

Application requirements:

• Knowledge of fundamental components of electronic circuit systems: sensor technologies (e.g., temperature, pressure, optical, piezo), semiconductors, capacitors, power solutions etc.
• Knowledge of standard mathematical techniques for engineering, and application in circuit analysis theory and digital electronics
• Knowledge of passive and active RFID theologies, antenna design, communication protocols, radio signal propagation, and data reading/storage solutions
• Knowledge of computer programming languages such as C/C++/Python and Java for embedded systems integration and interfacing
• Experience of electronic circuit production in lab/industrial settings
• Knowledge of applied mechanical engineering principles, such as stress and strain in engineering systems
• Knowledge of CAE (computer aided engineering) for product design and development
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to lead a project from the technical/scientific perspective and to produce research outputs such as academic papers
• Be capable of working collaboratively in a team environment
• Be able to work independently, make decisions and manage personal workload
• Be capable of communicating complex concepts in a clear manner to stakeholders with varying degree of technical and scientific background
• Knowledge/application of coaching, mentoring, and personnel development approaches
• Knowledge or experience of converting a prototype into a commercial product.
• Fluent in English language.

Benefits:

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• attendance at two residential managerial workshops (each of one week's duration)
• opportunity to register on a higher degree (at a reduced cost)
• opportunity of a permanent position with the company; 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project

To apply:

Apply by submitting a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria via the Apply now button 

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Muhammad Ijaz m.ijaz@mmu.ac.uk or Dr Weizhuo Wang w.wang@mmu.ac.uk

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring .

We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

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