MTC is a leading research and technology organisation at the forefront of manufacturing innovation. We’re surrounded by world-leading facilities, industry-leading minds, and a shared curiosity and creativity to reimagine progress.
We work with a diverse portfolio of industrial clients across sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, Infrastructure, Food & Beverage, Construction, Power & Energy, and Defence. Our goal is to help clients enhance their technological and engineering capabilities to improve efficiency, capability, and competitiveness by bridging academia and industry and testing new ideas in an agile environment.
Supported by significant public sector investments in UK manufacturing, our locations include Ansty Park in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join our Automation team in Coventry. This role focuses on technical project leadership and mentoring junior engineers within the team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead project technical deliverables, ensuring they meet or exceed customer requirements within budget and timeframes.
* Oversee technical governance within your area of expertise, promoting best practices.
* Develop and implement mentoring strategies for the Automation team.
* Identify, specify, and deliver innovative technology capabilities into the MTC, focusing on TRL/MRL 3+ research.
Essential Skills/Qualifications
* Automation Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
* Experience with automation control systems and ethernet-based networks.
* Proficiency in IEC PLC programming languages and experience with Siemens or Beckhoff platforms.
* Experience with HMI and SCADA applications.
* Structured problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
* Understanding of process and policy adherence to maintain confidentiality.
* Hands-on problem-solving approach and system design and optimization experience.
* Effective communication skills and team collaboration.
Desirable Skills/Qualifications
* Knowledge of automation cell safety standards, Industry 4.0/5.0, sensing, pneumatics, high-level programming languages, and robotics including ROS2.
Interview Process
Applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. Successful candidates will undergo a 2-stage interview process, reference checks, and security clearances, including DBS and Developed Vetting security checks.
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