Showing posts with label Jobs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jobs. Show all posts

Friday, 17 January 2014

Korea: GIST Global Intern Program for 2014


        Deadline: 28th Feb. 2014
                  
The Office of International and Public Affairs at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea, is planning to host Global Intern Program in Science and Technology for 2014.

The primary objective of the Global Intern Program is to carry out research and provide training related to science and technology.
Details:
- Participants of the Program will be assigned to a department laboratory and receive their research training and coursework under the supervision of the professor in charge of the laboratory.

- Information regarding department labs and courses offered can be obtained from the GIST website (www.gist.ac.kr). Applicants should select from the participating laboratories in order of interest and fill in the application form ranking their interests in order of priority.

- Participants who successfully complete the Intern Program will receive a Certificate of Completion.

- Support for the participants
■ One-way airfare (economy class).
■ Dormitory accommodation (two persons per room).
■ Stipend of 450,000 Korean Won (approximately $420)
Medical insurance during the Program period
- Visa status: Please remember that you should obtain a C-3-1 visa when applying for a Korean visa.

Correspondence:
Internship Committee
Section of International Cooperation
#306 Administration Building
Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST)
261 Cheomdan-gwagiro (Oryong-dong), Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712
Republic of Korea
Tel: 82-62-715-2062; Fax: 82-62-715-2069
E-mail: sic@gist.ac.kr
Website: ipa.gist.ac.kr



Thursday, 19 September 2013

Singapore: Summer Research Internship (SRI) Programme at NTU

Deadline: 19 October 2013

Welcome to the Summer Research Internship (SRI) Programme website.
The Summer Research Internship (SRI) Programme is a university wide Research Programme initiated to stimulate a culture of research for the overseas undergraduates, where participants for this programme are able to develop research interest, strong sense of cross-cultural intelligence, gain a network of friends and a better understanding of our nation.
Eligible overseas undergraduate students will be given an allowance, and they are expected to fulfill a 8-week research attachment comprising project work at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), as well as the presentation of their research project at a closing ceremony. All participants will receive a certificate issued by NTU upon the completion of the programme.
Internship PeriodThe Summer Research Internship (SRI) Programme 2014 will run from 03 June 2014 to 25 July 2014. Students will be required to submit an internship report and prepare a poster at the end of the SRI programme.
Eligibility Criteria* Open to NEW students who have not been to Singapore previously.
* Open to all nationalities who are currently full-time students in an overseas university.
* Applicants preferably studying in these countries:
  • Europe
  • Americas
  • Middle East
  • South Korea and Japan
* Applicants must possess good academic track records.
* Applicants must have completed a certain number of semesters in their overseas universities by the time they attend the 
   SRI programme:
          i.   Applicants who are in a 3-year Bachelor programme must have completed 4 semesters in their study, or
          ii.  Applicants who are in a 4-year Bachelor programme must have completed 6-8 semesters of study, or
          iii. Applicants who are in a direct Masters programme must have completed 8 to 10 semesters of study
SRI Allowance
The SRI grant is tenable only for the duration of the programme at NTU. Each grant shall cover the following:
     * Tuition fees
     * One-time allowance of up to SGD3,000


FURTHER DETAILS

Saturday, 7 September 2013

UK: Graduate Internship Civil/Structural Engineer – KTP Associate (2 posts)

Deadline: 30 September 2013

Queen's University Belfast -Moore Concrete Ltd and KTP and Business Networks
Ref: 13/102869
Project Information: Post 1: The Graduate will optimise existing mixes, production processes and develop cost-effective products to improve competiveness and the profits. The new mixes will have improved engineering performance by using waste materials such as fly ash, GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), quarry dust, and recycling aggregates and a novel low carbon concrete will also be developed.
Post 2: The Graduate will establish an innovative structural design capability in the company, supporting new product development and compliance with emerging standards to significantly grow the market for innovative low cost products.
Company Information: Totally committed to product quality and customer service, Moore Concrete Ltd has a unique combination of modern factory facilities, people skills, design expertise and manufacturing experience. The company offers a quality precast concrete service to the Civils, Building, and Agricultural market sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. Further information on the company can be found at www.moore-concrete.com
We wish to recruit two highly skilled and motivated Graduates to work in Moore Concrete Ltd, Ballymena in collaboration with Queen’s.
KTP: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is a technology transfer programme between a university and an industrial partner which offers graduates an opportunity to fast track their career. 
So, if you want to launch your career, gain a further professional qualification, get substantial funding for technical training and personal development, earn your value in the market place, apply your degree to your job, be mentored in your job, gain ownership of your project, get noticed by senior management and improve your long term career prospects, then apply now!
Duration: The contracts are for 24 months duration.
Applicant Profile: We require Graduates who hold at least an accredited 2:1 Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline. Further details are available in the application pack. Please specify in your application if you have a preference for either position.
Anticipated interview date: Friday 11th October 2013
Salary scale: Commencing salary will be in the range of £18,000 - £22,000 per annum. One of the key KTP benefits for graduates is access to an £8,000 training travel budget. It is also worth noting that the majority of KTP Associates are offered full time employment with the company partner at the end of their projects.   
 e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk

Friday, 29 March 2013

UK: job, Application Engineer: Electromagnetism

COMSOL
As part of our continued growth and sustained vision to be a leader in our sector, a new role for an Application Engineer has been created in our state-of-the-art Cambridge office.
COMSOL provides software solutions for multiphysics modelling to both commercial and academic customers. The COMSOL UK branch, located in Cambridge, is a small, close-knit team of sales and technical support specialists forming an important part of our expanding and diverse global company.
For this role, we are seeking an individual with detailed understanding of electromagnetic physics. Suitable candidates will have a background in one or more of the following applications: inductive systems, magnetism, RF, microwaves, photonics. Experience of computational modelling in electromagnetism is desirable but not essential.
Primary responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your physics/engineering/mathematics skills to support both commercial and academic customers undertaking a variety of physical modelling and simulation tasks using COMSOL Multiphysics software. Your main responsibilities will include: providing technical support to the sales team at both pre- and post-sales stages; interacting with customers by email, by phone and in person; conducting training courses.
  • Work closely with the sales team and customers at both pre- and post-sales stages.
  • Support the customer using COMSOL Multiphysics by addressing their modelling requirements and providing guidance, advice, and modelling assistance in a wide variety of application areas, particularly those involving applications electromagnetics.
  • Create and deliver COMSOL product demonstrations at public workshops, customer meetings and professional conferences.
  • Conduct both public and customer bespoke training courses on COMSOL Multiphysics.
  • Interact with both potential and existing customers in both industry and academia.
  • Develop benchmark models to demonstrate features and capabilities of COMSOL Multiphysics to meet the modelling requirements of customers.
  • Work collaboratively with developers and other Application Engineers, both in the UK and other COMSOL offices, to establish a productive and proactive working environment.
  • This role will also include some travel.
Person Specification
  • An undergraduate degree in engineering, physical sciences or mathematics is essential. A Masters or PhD (or equivalent) is desirable.
  • Positive and professional communicator both in-person and on the phone, with concise writing skills and the ability to communicate with confidence in a client-facing environment.
  • Ability to interact with customers from a diverse range of industries and research organisations.
  • An aptitude for problem-solving and discerning the physics underlying complex modelling projects.
  • Strong time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple demands in assisting a large number of customers, as well as team members.
  • An understanding of both technical issues and business challenges in the engineering and scientific sectors.
  • A willingness to extend your existing knowledge and skills into other scientific disciplines.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • A strong mathematical and physics background in electromagnetics. Proven proficiency with computational analysis is beneficial but not essential.
What We Offer You
  • Competitive salary and regular reviews to reward personal performance.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • Company pension.
  • Good prospects for career progression.
  • Professional and personal development in a rapidly growing high-tech software company.
  • Opportunity to resolve challenging technical problems using state-of-the-art engineering tools.
  • Work with creative and qualified team members in Cambridge and other international offices.
  • Friendly atmosphere in modern offices with private individual work spaces, meeting rooms, relaxing communal areas, parking and modern cafĂ© facilities.
To Apply
Send a cover letter and CV to Dr Oliver Lipscombe
oliver@comsol.com

Sunday, 24 March 2013

UK: Job, Electronics Engineer National Oceanography Centre

Deadline: 20 April 2013

£26,450 to £29,710 per annum
Ocean Technology and Engineering Group, Directorate of Science and Technology, National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton
The National Oceanography Centre, part of the Natural Environment Research Council, is a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and is one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world (http://noc.ac.uk/).
A position is available for an Electronics Engineer in an experienced multidisciplinary group at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton (NOCS). As part of the Electronics and Software team you will develop embedded systems for use in Oceanographic sensors deployed at sea, in coastal areas and in Polar Regions. These sensors provide data for use in climate modelling, determining the impact of offshore Carbon Capture and Storage projects and improving our understanding of the world’s oceans.
Your role will be the design, implementation and test of electronic hardware for the sensors. This will include documentation of designs, procuring commercial manufacturing services and interaction with our customers to determine requirements. You will be used to working in a team and presenting design ideas for review orally and in writing. You will take design responsibility for the work packages assigned to you including final documentation, production and testing.
A good knowledge of analogue and digital circuits, especially in the area of data conversion is essential. Practical experience, design, testing, measuring and debugging complex circuits is required as well as PCB layout. Embedded firmware programming in C and VHDL for FPGA targets would be an advantage.
Informal enquiries only (please do not send CVs) should be directed to Ed Waugh (ed.waugh@noc.ac.uk).
This post is offered on NERC terms and conditions and is available for 3 years. The basic salary is in the range of £26,450 to £29,710 per annum.

Sunday, 17 February 2013

UK: Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher, Fixed - term for 12 months

Deadline: 10 April 2013

Loughborough University -Wolfson School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Job Ref: REQ13049 
Salary:  Sterling equivalent 27,436 Euro per year, less deductions plus any additional payments detailed in the EC Grant Agreement
Excitation and Control of Parametric Vibration in Mechanical Structures
Required to investigate the response of various components of vibration machines to application-relevant dynamic loading and to analyse conditions for parametric excitation in mechanical structures, to simulate autoresonant excitation and control of parametric oscillations in mechanical structure as well as to perform experiments on control of vibration.
The successful candidate will be a part of international research collaboration within the framework of the European Commission (EC) funded PARM-2 project (VIBRO-IMPACT MACHINES BASED ON PARAMETRIC RESONANCE: Concepts, mathematical modelling, experimental verification and implementation). Five universities and three companies from four countries are involved in this collaboration. The aim of the project is to enhance the potential and output of vibrating machines and decrease their ecological footprint by implementation of parametric resonance (PR).
Applicants must have a good honours degree in mechanical engineering, dynamics and control or other relevant subject. Experience in using a microprocessor in machine design and conducting vibration experiments would be advantageous.

Sunday, 6 January 2013

Switzerland: Summer Internships for BSc and MSc Students



Deadline: 3 Feb. 2013

The School of Computer and Communication Sciences provides internship opportunities in the Summer period for students enrolled in BSc, MSc, or equivalent programmes in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering. Internships are assigned competitively to students with excellent academic results. During a period of at least two months and including the whole month of July, internship students get the chance to learn new skills and to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field while working personally with leading senior scientists. Participating students will work in a research unit, typically to solve problems which are usually part of major research efforts. Often, this will lead to performing challenging programming or design tasks to prove new concepts. Being an intern at EPFL is a highly motivating learning and working experience in a competitive research environment, but it is also a great way to get familiar with another culture, to start building a network of connections in Switzerland, and to get prepared for a global career! And, last but not least, it is a chance to spend some months in a region rich of natural attractions and offering a multitude of leisure opportunities.

WHO CAN APPLY?
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a 3- or 4-year BSc programme or a 1- or 2-year MSc programme (or equivalent undergraduate programmes). Students enrolled in PhD programmes are not eligible.
  • Students in Indian institutions should submit their applications to the dedicated programme.
  • The BSc or MSc programmes must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Applicants, at the time of application, must be currently enrolled in the 2nd year BSc or above (therefore, they must have successfully completed their 1st study year of the BSc).
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
  • Scholarships: CHF 1,600.- per month (CHF 400.- per week).
  • Refund of travelling cost (2nd class train ticket or low-cost/economy airfare, only after written approval by the hosting laboratory).
HOW TO APPLY?
  • Please use the application web site (usually open one month before the deadline).
  • Besides some basic information about yourself, you can attach a 1-page Letter of Motivation in PDF or ASCII (no other formats accepted).
  • You should use the Letter of Motivation to describe your scientific interests and the reasons that made you apply.
FURTHER INFORMATION

Saturday, 20 October 2012

UK: Graduate Mechanical Engineer job

Deadline: 2nd Nov. 2012

Diamond Light Source

Salary Circa £26,000
Full Time, Permanent
Ref. DIA0778/SB
Duties
  1. Assist in the production of specifications, design models, schedules, reports and other documentation for Diamond projects on the beamlines and accelerators.
  2. Develop expertise in and carry out Finite Element Analysis to calculate static and dynamic stress, strain and thermal response of various systems.
  3. Produce mechanical  design models and some detail drawings for technical systems such as; Precision Motion mechanisms for optical systems, Vacuum vessels, Fabrications for supporting mechanical systems, Beamline and system layouts
  4. Develop and apply knowledge and understanding in technologies such as :Ultra High Vacuum systems, Precision motion systems, Radiation protection and Personnel safety systems
  5. Use of Computer Aided Design software packages Pro-E/PDM-Link in 3D and AutoCAD in 2D and ANSYS for FEA
  6. Assist in procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.
  7. Contribute to hazard analysis and risk assessment exercises.
  8. Maintain and update engineering models and drawings and other documentation on projects.
  9. Work within DLS procedures and contribute to their development.
Qualifications and Experience: Essential
  • A confident communicator both verbal and written
  • An effective team member 
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft office suite
  • Ability to propose relevant experiments and analyse data to draw conclusions
  • Ability to maintain good records and reliable, comprehensive documentation
  • Competence in 3D CAD
  • Competence in 2D CAD
  • Knowledge and experience in performing FEA
  • Producing concepts to address technical challenges
  • Some relevant post graduate experience
  • Able to read engineering drawings.
  • An interest in the challenges of sub-micron positioning and stability
  • IMechE accredited First or Upper Second Class BEng (Hons) degree plus appropriate Masters degree or approved Further Learning to Masters level
  • IMechE accredited First or Upper Second Class MEng degree
  • Must be available to travel on work related business with some overnight stays occasionally.
Qualifications and Experience: Desirable
  • Competence in programming computerised control of mechanical systems
  • Design of scientific equipment
  • Experience of precision motion systems
  • Experience of Ultra High Vacuum or Cryogenics
  • Experience of planning projects
  • Registration with IMechE
  • Driving Licence
Closing date: 2nd November 2012
For further information about this role please visit: http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Jobs/Current/
Diamond is committed to equality of opportunities for all, and offer a competitive salary (dependent upon skills, qualifications and experience), comprehensive benefits, an index-linked pension scheme and flexible working hours.
For an application form and further information including work permit and visa requirements for non-EU nationals please visit our website at www.diamond.ac.uk , telephone our recruitment line on 01235 778218 or write to us at the address below, quoting the appropriate reference number.
Diamond Light Source Ltd, Diamond House, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE.

UK: Project Engineer (Design) - 8 posts.

Deadline: 5 Nov. 2012

University of Sheffield -AMRC

Job Reference Number: UOS005347
Contract Type: Fixed-term for 12 months.
Location: AMRC with Boeing, The Advanced Manufacturing Park, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5TZ
Salary: Grade 6 £23,811 to £27,578 per annum.
Summary:
The AMRC with Boeing, established in 2001, has grown to become a world-leading centre of advanced machining and materials research for aerospace and other high-value sectors. It has around 70 industrial members, from global giants such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, to local small businesses.
The AMRC's Design and Prototyping Centre (DPC) will be an extension to our original facility. The Centre will be a state-of-the-art facility which will house a multi-disciplinary team of around 40 design engineers comprising of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control, electronics and software engineers. The centre will provide engineering and design expertise to the UK's high value engineering sector.
The successful candidate will be part of a team working on design projects for partner companies, local SME's and European funded framework research projects.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Computer Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Design for Manufacture, Rapid Prototyping, Aesthetics & Styling, Industrial Design, Instrumentation & Control Engineering.  You must have an excellent grasp of engineering principles and motivated to work on your own or within a team. Good communication skills and active time management are essential.
 The post holder should be able to present their work in a clear and professional manner working to deadlines, thus ensuring the delivery of high quality, functional engineering solutions, on time and on budget. The post holder must have a keen interest in engineering and design.

UK: Electronic Development Engineer

Deadline: 2nd Nov. 2012

University of Reading -School of Systems Engineering
Based in Sunbury, Surrey
Circa £23k-28k pa depending on experience                              
Ref: KT12007
Plus £4k personal training budget
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) exists between the University of Reading's School of Systems Engineering and Expo Technologies Ltd.  The company specialises in Purge and Pressurization systems to protect electrical equipment in hazardous or classified areas. Industries serviced include offshore, oil, gas, petrochemical and pharmaceutical. Expo Technologies design and manufacture both standard and bespoke solutions.  This full time fixed term post will be based at the company in Sunbury, Surrey.
This exciting 24 month project is to develop an innovative power source to facilitate the running of advanced sensing and communications technology in hazardous areas.
We require an enthusiastic and motivated graduate with good attention to detail with the ability to explain engineering concepts to stakeholder management (or the ability to learn this).  You will have an M.Eng in Electronic Engineering or similar (2:1 or higher) along with 1-3 years of design experience in power electronics and power supplies or a related field.   You will be technically astute with a strong desire to learn and develop and have proven strong communication skills.  Familiarity with mechanical design and systems is highly desirable.  A positive approach and drive to achieve set outcomes is vital. 
You will receive a package which in addition to a competitive salary, offers excellent opportunities to further your professional development and support your career progression.   There is an opportunity to achieve a higher degree at a reduced or no cost (if appropriate).  You will be encouraged to join appropriate professional associations and scientific societies such as the Institute of Engineering and Technology and work towards attaining Chartered Engineering status.
Please complete the online application form, which can be found by clicking on the Apply link and email this together with your CV quoting the above reference number.  For further details visit www.rdg.ac.uk/ktc andwww.expoworldwide.com

Sunday, 14 October 2012

UK: Teaching Assistant Coventry University -Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Deadline: 4 November 2012


Fixed Term for 3 years
£23,811 - £31,950 per annum
Reference: REQ001575
Due to continued expansion, we are now in a position to appoint a number of Teaching Assistants.
Coventry University is internationally known for its teaching excellence. The Faculty of Engineering and Computing is a large applied scientific and technological centre for learning and research. The Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering runs accredited courses in Mechanical, Automotive and Motorsport Engineering and at any one time has between 700 and 800 students. We have just moved into an inspirational new building with new, state of the art, manufacturing and experimental equipment.
Working under the supervision and guidance of a senior academic member of staff, the Teaching Assistant will contribute to the delivery of teaching and tutorials and to provide academic support for groups of students and contribute to the assessment of one or more modules.
Also under the supervision and guidance of a senior academic member of staff, you will provide personal tutorial support and/or mentoring to small groups of students.
The post will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain a wide range of experience.
You will have a degree in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent professional qualification where appropriate. The ability to work in a team is essential.

Thursday, 6 September 2012

Global: The United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme

Deadline: varies department to department


The United Nations provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to undertake an internship at its Headquarters in New YorkGeneva,ViennaNairobiAddis AbabaBangkokBeirut andSantiago.
This Internship Programme is for the United Nations Secretariat in New York only.
Eligible candidates interested in participating in an internship at the United Nations Headquarters in New York can apply by visiting the United Nations Career Portal, atcareers.un.org. Please continue to read through our website for more information and guidelines.
The purpose of the United Nations Internship Programme is to:
  • to provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to United Nations Offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments.
  • to expose them to the work of the United Nations.
  • gain experience in the work of the Organization with the objective of deepening their knowledge and understanding of the United Nations's goals, principles and activities.
  • to provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

HOW TO APPLY

Wednesday, 5 September 2012

UK: KTP Associate - Electronic Systems Design Engineer

Deadline: 1st October 2012

Job Reference Number: UOS005176
Department: Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Salary: £17,000 to £21,250 per annum


Summary:
A KTP Associate is required to work with LabLogic Systems Ltd, a worldwide market leader in the supply of instrumentation and software solutions to the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, nuclear and positron emission tomography (PET) sectors. This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Sheffield and LabLogic seeks to develop a new product line that will complement LabLogic's existing range of radiation safety monitoring systems. Specifically, during this programme, the Associate will be engaged with the development of a new, electronic-based monitoring system that is compliant to the IEC 61508 functional safety standard and other relevant industry standards. The Associate will apply analogue, digital and embedded processing techniques to provide a solution to the technical and regulatory requirements. The post provides an ideal opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research and development within a commercial context; the successful applicant will be encouraged to register to study for a higher degree and supported to
attend international conferences and publish articles in relevant journals.
Applicants should possess a good honours degree in electronic engineering or related area (or have equivalent experience). You should have experience of analogue, digital and embedded system design and have a good understanding of electronic system design principles from concept to production.
This post is fixed-term for 24 months

HOW TO APPLY

UK: Instrumentation Research/Teaching Assistant Mechatronics

Deadline: 13th September 2012


Harper Adams University College -Engineering

Candidates should have an Engineering based degree (or equivalent) such as (but not exclusively), Mechanical, Electronic or Computing, and have Computing skills and competency in at least one programming language (i.e. C, C++, C# etc). Candidates will have a demonstrable mechanical aptitude and a practical approach to Engineering, be proactive, self-motivated and show a practical approach to work and the ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines. It is essential that they have good communication skills and enjoy working with students.
CAD skill (such as solid works), practical experience of automotive or agricultural electronics such as automotive control systems and CAN/ISObus, practical experience of building mechatronic systems or instrumentation, or experience with UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) or AGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) would be an advantage.
This is a full- time permanent role working Monday - Friday 37 hours a week. There may be an occasional requirement for overtime working, plus the attendance of open days, time off in lieu will be allowed for hours worked in excess of 37 per week.
Application Procedure
All applications should be completed and submitted using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme athttp://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk.

UK: Electronic Engineer - KTP Associate University of Essex


School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Closing date: 19 September 2012
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that helps businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges and research organisations. Further information is available at: www.ktponline.org.uk
The University of Essex School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, and LPA Industries Ltd are looking for someone to use their knowledge and experience of electronics and communications technology to develop new Ethernet and RF connectors for trains. The post is fixed-term for 24 months and based at the LPA Industries Ltd offices in Saffron Walden.
The ideal candidate will hold at least a first or upper second class honours degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, and have some experience of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture in mechanical products. Candidates should also possess:
  • Strong project management and practical skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
The package includes a technical and personal training allowance of £4,000, and the opportunity to achieve a higher degree, if appropriate. In addition to this, you will register for a Diploma in Management.
Salary: £21,500 - £23,000 per annum
Please use the link below to make an application and for further details about this job (ref. KTP743). Visit our website: www.essex.ac.uk for information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please telephone             (01206) 874588      .