Job Description
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Instrumentation Technician
Mechanical Engineering
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Claverton Down Campus
Job purpose
This is a full time fixed term post until 30/10/2016 to support experimental work
on the Ford/Advanced Propulsion Centre funded ACTIVE project within the
Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre.
The role will entail:
- Mechanical and electrical design and installation of instrumentation and
control systems
- Setup of data logging hard- and software
- Calibration of instrumentation
- Fault Finding on measurement and control systems
- Assisting in the analysis of data
- Assisting in the writing of technical publications
- Managing purchasing stocking and maintenance of highly specialised
instrumentation suites
Source and nature of management provided
Line Manager: Dr S Akehurst
Co-supervision: Dr R Burke, Dr C Copeland, Prof C Brace
Staff management responsibility
Liaison with technicians
Special conditions
None
Main duties and responsibilities
Responsible to the PI/CIs of the project
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Research Support: Provide experimental/technical support for the
specification, design, installation, calibration and maintenance of
instrumentation and control suites. Assist in the planning/running of
experiments and the analysis of data.
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Technical Support: Keep up to date with new technologies for
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sensing and control applications that support research
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Teamwork Work with technicians, PhD students and research fellows
within the Powertrain and vehicle research centre and across the
department of Mechanical engineering.
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Liaison: informally on a day to day basis with technicians and
academic staff and industrial partners as required
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Planning and organising Plan and schedule own tasks. Help to
prioritise use of facilities and resources
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Analysis and Research: Assist in the analysis of research data and
the managing efficient data storage for future use.
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Work environement: Responsible for continuous awareness of health
and safety and clean and efficient workspaces ensuring high standards
are maintained within the work environment
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Team Development: No specific duties
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Dissemination: Assist in the preparation of: research papers (journal
and conference) and reports to industrial partners
You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature
as reasonably required by your line manager.
You are required to follow all University policies and procedures at all times and
take account of University guidance.
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Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Assessed by
A/F
Qualifications
HNC, C&G or BTEC National Certificate
/ Diploma in an engineering subject.
Degree in electrical engineering or
mechatronics
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge in the specification, design
and manufacture of
electrical/mechanical control and
instrumentation suites
Knowledge of Automotive sensor
technologies
Experience in using dSpace and/or
Matlab/Simulink
Previous experience of working in an
electronics manufacturing or research
and development workshop.
Skills
Ability to use soldering equipment
Knowledge of computer aided design
and computer aided manufacture
software packages
Software development and
programming experience
Team working – Able to operate
effectively with colleagues within the
project framework
Communication – Effectively
communicate with academics,
technicians and researchers
Attributes
Ability to work in a team
Ability to work independently
Well organised and pro active
Flexibility and adaptability in
undertaking tasks
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Code: A/F – Application form, I/T – Interview/Test, R – References
Human Resources
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