Electronics Specialist and Prototyping Engineer (Bath Institute for the Augmented Human)
Department
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Salary
Starting from £37,099, rising to £44,263
Closing date
Monday 08 July 2024
About The Role
The Bath Institute for the Augmented Human (IAH) at the University of Bath is seeking to appoint an Electronics Specialist and Prototyping Engineer.
You will join a multidisciplinary team aiming to accelerate technology development relevant to human augmentation across a broad range of thematic areas including Neurotechnology, Virtual/Augmented Realities, wearables, Virtual Digital Assistants, and Exoskeletons/Prosthetics.
We are looking for someone with passion for technology, a range of specialist skills in electronics engineering and the flexibility to work across projects, to join a new research institute aiming to shape the technology of the future in a vibrant and inclusive environment.
This position is offered on a full time basis, fixed term for 3 years.
About You
You will have a broad range of electronics/electrical engineering skills and be able to demonstrate depth and breadth of specialist knowledge of technologies such as circuit design, programming, prototyping and production processes. You will be passionate about the future of technology and about being part of an institute that is targeting real world impact.
We are looking for experience across several of the areas listed below:
- Proficient in electronic circuit design and production.
- Rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
- Embedded systems and microcontroller programming.
- Design and manufacture of functional prototypes.
- Quality control standards and/or quality management systems.
- Developing and executing test plans and verification for electronic systems.
- Creativity, innovation and analytical skills in solving complex problems.
- Proficiency with software development tools, processes and methodologies.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control procedures.
- Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure product quality.
Further information
For An Informal Discussion About The Role, Please Contact
- Dr Ben Metcalfe, Head of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Prof Damien Coyle, Prof of Neurotechnology and Director of the IAH
Please ensure your application is submitted through our website.
The IAH is the Universitys newest research Institute and was established in 2023 as an innovative and agile leader in Human Augmentation R&D in the UK and Internationally. Our vision is a complete multidisciplinary training and innovation ecosystem that revolutionises the way that humans interface, interact, improve, and evolve with technology. The Institute is a unique body of interdisciplinary research focusing on research excellence and developing researchers that have the skills to develop, trial, regulate and deploy human augmentation technologies.
Were setting ourselves an ambitious programme involving 60+ academics from an excellent mix of disciplines, from robotics, engineering and computer science to health, neuroscience, and psychology. Together, were establishing a world-leading research Institute, and we want you to be a part of it.
What We Can Offer You
- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- we are a family-friendly University and, with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
- a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
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