Digital Engineer – Systems Engineering

• The Northern Ireland Technology Centre (NITC) an industry facing unit within the within the Faculty Office EPS at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint a Digital Engineer focused on systems engineering.

  The successful candidate will work on projects that will bring opportunity to develop links and collaborate with other like-minded advanced technology centres within the UK and further afield, as well as with our industry partners and academic colleagues. 

  This project, along with your direct input, will positively impact our local economy and bring new technical benefits to manufacturing industry. 

  This is truly an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated team player who is passionate about innovative technology and is interested in advancing their knowledge and experience in this area. 

  You will also have the opportunity to work closely with our industry partners, utilising your digital engineering knowledge to leverage innovative and imaginative new process developments to further industry 4.0.  

  The successful candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter should clearly demonstrate you have: 

  • Honours degree in computing, engineering, science, or a related discipline with at least three years’ relevant industrial experience OR minimum HND in a related discipline with at least five years’ relevant industrial experience.
  • A minimum of two years recent relevant experience in Machine Learning and Data Analytics utilising the Python framework.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience in the operation and integration of shop-floor assets such as robots/vision systems or tracker systems into a cyber digital twin.
  • Demonstrable evidence of the development of Digital Twin visualisation from multiple resources including machine learning models.
  • Strong evidence of working within multifaceted environments delivering to deadlines and within budget.
  • Experience of using research tools and techniques resulting in high quality project and technical reports.

  Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please visit www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or click to Apply.

  Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. 

  Key Dates

  Closing date: Wednesday 5th January 2022

  Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday 18thJanuary 2022

  Further Information

  Information about the Faculty can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/about/Leadership-and-structure/Faculties-and-Schools/Engineering-and-Physical-Sciences/WelcometoEPS/

  Information about the NITC can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/nitc/

  Information on our attractive package can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/ 

  Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing various staff networks such as iRise and PRISM which help us to progress equality. 

  We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena SWAN award.  For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/ 

  Ref: 21/109451
  School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
  Duration: FTC until 31/12/2023
  Hours: Full-time 37 Hours
  Salary: £34,304 - £40,927 per annum