Lecturer in PLC and Automation

Full time 37 hours

Here at Sheffield Hallam University, The School of Engineering and Built Environment is based in the College of Business, Technology and Engineering and encompasses a range of subject areas including Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Mechatronics.

We are recruiting for a Lecturer in PLC and Automation to join our existing team and welcome applications from candidates with practical experience in: 

• Proficient in PLC Ladder Logic and Sequential Function Chart programming
• Experience in working with Siemens Simatic S7 series PLCs
• Experience using Siemens TIA Portal software

Please specify within your application your areas of expertise.

Applicants should have an awareness of the current trends, issues, and developments in electrical/electronic engineering both nationally and internationally and will be expected to demonstrate an applied understanding of current industry developments during the selection process.

You do not need previous experience of teaching, as this is a great opportunity for an applicant with practical industry experience and a desire to inspire the next generation of Electrica/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineers.

We work closely with colleagues on the delivery of the CEng accredited BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the BEng Electrical Engineering (top-up), and the BEng Mechatronics and Robotics. The subject group also leads the MSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering course, MSc Automation and Robotics and teaches extensively across the MSc Engineering portfolio as well as the Degree Apprenticeship Programs. We also make a significant contribution to other engineering BEng and MSc programmes in the department and the delivery of degree apprenticeship courses across the University.

Our expertise is focused in the following areas:

• Analogue and digital electronic engineering
• Computer and network engineering
• Communication systems
• Embedded systems
• Microprocessor engineering
• Systems simulation and modelling
• Power electronics and drives and Control automation and robotics

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

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