Research Engineer - Connectivity

Are you passionate about applying your internet of things (IoT) knowledge and experience to drive innovation for UK manufacturers? At the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), we are offering a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills to transform the future of high-value manufacturing.

As a Research Engineer in our Integrated Manufacturing Group (IMG), you will be leading the way in research and innovation. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, developing solutions that improve productivity, quality and sustainability for manufacturers both large and small. Establishing yourself as a specialist in your chosen field, you will technically lead research projects, problem-solve, and translate your research into impact.

You will expand your experience in industrial connectivity implementation, manufacturing traceability, and circularity. Working alongside a diverse, multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with both academic and industrial partners. You will also have opportunities to present at conferences, explore emerging technologies, and grow your expertise while helping the UK manufacturing sector thrive.

This is a role for someone who enjoys turning their ideas into real-world research applications, representing industrial processes in a digital environment, and working collaboratively to solve technical challenges. Whether your current experience comes from an academic or industrial background, what matters most is your motivation, curiosity, and drive to make an impact.

What’s on offer?

• A competitive salary with opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to purchase more.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Access to training and development opportunities to grow your expertise.
• An inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where you can be yourself.
• The opportunity to make a real-world difference in the future of manufacturing.

Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

The Integrated Manufacturing Group (IMG) is internationally recognised for driving innovation in robotics, automation, and AI. You will be working in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, your contribution makes a difference, and your development is supported. Together, we are building the future of sustainable, high-value manufacturing in the UK.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research and innovation.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you! Send us your application and take the next step in shaping the future of manufacturing with us!

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