Electric Power Steering Technologist (KTP Associate) (109581-1025)

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Stuart Bradley (Principe Engineer) at stuart.bradley.1@warwick.ac.uk 

An exciting opportunity exists to manage a KTP between the highly regarded Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick, and Shaftec Automotive Components Limited, a company remanufacturing car parts for light commercial and passenger vehicles, serving both the UK and European markets.  The company, based in Hockley, Birmingham - focuses on Driveshafts, Steering products and Brake Calipers.

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

About You  

The Associate will work closely with the Shaftec EPS team as well as receiving support and guidance from academics from the University of Warwick’s Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) group within WMG.

You will be a self-starter and start solving real-world problems from day one. You will be educated to PhD or post-graduate level in Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Engineering or a similar scientific discipline, with competencies in power electronics, electric machines and control.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 3rd November 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.