Embedded Systems and Instrumentation (KTP Associate)

An exciting opportunity has become available for a graduate to work full time on a 32-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop embedded systems engineering expertise to support product innovation within the water sector.

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at Vernon Morris' premises in Deeside.

Qualifications required:
- Hold, or be about to obtain, a minimum 2:1 in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience/related degree).
- Prior industry experience and/or a higher qualification (e.g., MSc, PhD) in Electronics engineering would be beneficial.

Skills required:
- Knowledge of embedded electronic circuit systems, electromagnetic flow sensing system, PCB architecture, and battery systems, with experience of relevant software packages (e.g. MATLAB).
- Knowledge of multi-sensor technologies, signal conditioning and data acquisition.
- Data science experience (database creation, data management, analytics, aggregation, and visualisation capabilities) and familiarity with relevant software (e.g. Power BI).
- Product design for industrial applications, with experience of durability, human-centred design, physical ergonomics, and digital interactivity.
- The ability to work independently to resolve technical issues and work collaboratively.

Experience required:
- Industry experience in designing/developing electronic products, including systems and physical housing integration and testing.
- Exposure to good scientific practice and demonstrable ability to lead a technically complex project.

Please note that this role requires your current right to work in the UK to be valid until the end of the contract. If your current right to work is due to expire before the end of the contract, you will be required to apply for an appropriate visa to cover the full duration of the contract, prior to commencing employment.

About KTP:
For 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs – collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.

Benefits:
- £2,000 per year to spend on personal training.
- Opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost.
- Opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project.

Due to the nature of KTP funding, this opportunity is intended for candidates who have not already completed more than one year on a previous KTP. Applications from those who have may still be considered on a case-by-case basis.