Hydraulics Engineer - KTP Associate

Fixed Term: 24 months

SOC Code - Visa Requirements: 2426 (KTP Associate), this role is sponsorable

Interview Date: Thursday 09 November 2023

This role will be based at the company partner’s premises in Wakefield, Yorkshire 

Hydraulic System Products (HSP) in partnership with the University of Bath is looking for a talented engineer in the field of hydraulic fluid power, modelling and simulation, for development of market-leading products. The aim of this project is to develop and embed novel advanced engineering modelling tools for designing high performance hydraulic products and tailoring them to customers' specific needs.

This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project will bring together an exciting combination of expertise in hydraulic components and advanced modelling of fluid systems working alongside academics from one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities. This is a unique opportunity to build your professional career at a dynamic, ambitious forward-looking company. You will lead a high profile and strategically meaningful project, allowing you to apply your academic achievements in an industrial setting. 

Whilst working on this project as a KTP Associate, you will receive extensive practical and formal training, gain marketable skills, broaden knowledge and expertise within an industrially relevant project, and be supported by both industrial and academic mentors. You will be responsible for engaging with and embedding new knowledge within both the business partner and the University.

Hydraulic System Products Limited has 50 years of expertise as an innovative UK designer and manufacturer of hydraulic test equipment, valves and niche control components for fluid power systems used in a wide range of industrial sectors. https://h-s-p.co.uk/

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, physics or a related field;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• A strong understanding and experience of dynamic and fluid system modelling and simulation;
• Experience in hydraulic fluid power or other fluid systems;
• Good communication and organisation skills. The Associate is expected to play a key role in coordinating the stakeholders involved in this project. 

If you're a talented individual with experience in looking for a new challenge and to take control of your own project, then make sure you take advantage of this rare opportunity. 

The post will offer the following benefits:

• Valuable experience and highly transferable skills;
• The opportunity to join the business as a permanent employee with fast track growth and development prospects when the project is complete;
• Responsibility for a high-profile project;
• Access to University resources to complete the project;
• A generous personal development budget and time allowance.

It is essential that you understand how KTP works: https://www.ktp-uk.org/ 

Please be prepared for a two-stage interview process, held on different dates, with an in-person 2^nd interview held in Wakefield.

When invited for interview, candidates should be prepared to present in detail their technical skills that are relevant to this project.

Any questions about this role email: partnerships@bath.ac.uk

Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Background Information
• Terms of Employment

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