About The Role
This role is a unique opportunity to join and work with a team of talented academic and systems engineers, and to engage with a wide range of industry partners across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, and construction. The candidate will support the development and deployment of applied AI solutions, including machine learning, computer vision, and large language models (LLMs), within real-world manufacturing contexts.
About You
The candidate should have practical experience in robotics and/or automation systems, software development environments (including AI or automation software), familiarity with AI/ML fundamentals and LLMs, and experience with implementing machine learning algorithms. Experience or interest in innovative control systems engineering including IEC 61499 would be an advantage. The candidate will be immersed in a multidisciplinary team of control, mechanical, electronic and software engineers, and should be able to seamlessly collaborate on the development of industry ready solutions. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering. We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award. Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre, the Energy Innovation Centre, and our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us on our website.
How to Apply
Closing deadline: Sunday 19th October 2025 at 23:55 (BST). To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV should include: your education and employment history (including your most recent employment), and any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter should explain: your motivations for applying to the role, and using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. For guidance on writing a cover letter, see the link in the posting.
Interview Date: To be confirmed. Start Date: To be confirmed. Please note applications must be submitted before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted via the official careers portal will be considered.
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
* An attractive pension scheme
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy
* Onsite childcare facilities
* Excellent learning and development opportunities
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. For more information, see the employer’s page. We are a Living Wage employer.
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Find out more about our Social Inclusion work and our awards and accreditations. We are one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group. All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Offenders: The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at the application stage are visible to the DBS team only, not to hiring panels.
Job Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Higher Education
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