Powertrain Technical Lead

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Engineering
Location:  University Park
Salary: 
£33,966 to £45,585
per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date:  Sunday 14 January 2024
Reference:  ENG592623

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Faculty of Engineering’s Powertrain Research Centre for an individual to join our team of highly skilled engineering technicians engaged in the manufacture, assembly, preparation and maintenance of research rigs and equipment. Our technical team works closely with students and staff and engage in a varied portfolio of work across all the University’s engineering disciplines. We believe diverse teams make us stronger. We understand that having a mix of opinions, broad perspectives, lived experiences and different ways of solving problems enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our team.  

The Role

As the Powertrain Lead Technician, you will have supervisory responsibilities of a team of two technicians supporting research into alternative fuelled internal combustion engines and automotive batteries. You will provide support in either mechanical workshop processes or electro-mechanical / instrumentation. The role is key in contributing to the manufacture of a wide range of components and subsequent assembly into custom research rigs and associated systems in support of research. The role will require a diverse range of engineering techniques and skills. Responsibilities will include liaising with colleagues on design and installation of engine fuel supply circuits, regular maintenance of all mechanical aspects of the test rigs and the management of laboratory health and safety. The role holder will communicate well at all levels from professorial to undergraduate. 

• Manufacture, assembly, operation, maintenance, servicing, repair and adjustment of precision rigs and associated equipment to support individual research experiments.  
• Preparing and testing of high-pressure gas pipe systems, as well as maintaining safety devices and repairing/replacing as and when necessary. 
• Conventional/CNC machining and modification of components OR electro-mechanical / instrumentational design, installation, testing and monitoring of engine test beds. 
• Specification and ordering of outsourced components and assemblies. 

Your Experience 

• Principles of mechanical assembly.
• Attained at least an HNC in an engineering discipline or experience in a relevant role.
• It is desirable to have a working knowledge of CAD programs, such as Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar.

Your Approach 

Some of the qualities we like our team to display are: 

• Positive and proactive. 
• A willingness to learn and develop. 
• Flexible and happy to engage in new opportunities and challenges. 
• Ability to develop novel solutions to problems. 
• Ability to communicate your advice and thoughts to other staff members. 

The position is offered on a full-time (36.25 hours per week), permanent contract. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jon Watson, tel: 07881 913079 or email: [email protected].
Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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