Lecturer in Mechatronics

We are seeking to appoint a permanent post as Lecturer in Mechatronics.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape multidisciplinary mechatronics education. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the design, development and integration of intelligent mechatronic systems, combining mechanics, electronics, sensing, actuation, embedded systems, control, instrumentation and hardware–software integration. We would especially welcome applicants who can strengthen our capability in artificial intelligence and machine learning for mechatronics engineering, including intelligent automation, computer vision, data-driven control, industrial data analytics, digital twins and autonomous systems.

Candidates should also have strong hands-on experimental skills and be able to design, develop and deliver practical laboratory activities involving mechatronic hardware, embedded platforms, sensors, actuators, control systems and system integration.

We are seeking candidates with relevant industry-recognised training or professional certifications in areas such as industrial automation, robotics, PLC programming, HMI systems, and engineering design. Certifications or certified training from manufacturers and providers such as ABB, KUKA, Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Eplan, and SOLIDWORKS would be an advantage.

About you

Candidates should have, or be near completion of, a postgraduate qualification in Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, and or Control Systems or a related discipline. If from a professional practice/industry background, successful applicants will have a qualification equivalent to degree level (or above) together with relevant professional experience within the Robotics and Digital Twins sector.

A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in higher education are advantageous.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, as well as retail savings, an onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Zeyad Al-Shibaany (zeyad.al-shibaany@uwe.ac.uk).

This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 100% contract.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part-time. This role is campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.

Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advert information