Assistant Research Engineer

AMRC ,
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
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Salary: £17,682 per annum

Overview

We are looking for someone with a passion and desire to further advancements in Nuclear technology to join our team at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC). The Nuclear AMRC is a collaboration of academic and industrial partners from across the nuclear supply chain, with the mission of helping UK manufacturers win work at home and worldwide. Our applied manufacturing research is underpinned by the nuclear and materials technology expertise of The University of Manchester Dalton Nuclear Institute. In the role of Assistant Research Engineer, you play a key part in assisting the project team, working closely with Research Engineers, Technical Leads, Researchers and experienced engineers to help deliver research projects of duration typically between 1 to 12 months. You will assist with projects that will be broadly focused on the manufacturing processes to improve quality, capability and robustness during manufacture and potentially reduce the cost of production of nuclear related modules, pumps, valves and associated components. Projects range from research into new materials, control, automation, metrology and machining dynamics, to develop and demonstrate robust and world-leading methods of manufacture. The role requires that you: • are working towards a degree in a relevant engineering discipline • are enthusiastic about engineering, willingness to learn new skills and technology. • have effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and report writing skills. • have an ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving. The role provides excellent opportunities to increase and enhance your knowledge and skills, supported by a friendly team in an excellent working environment. The centre is proactive in creating opportunities for career development and encourages professional registration; providing opportunities to achieve chartered engineer status. We operate in a culture based on mutual respect, where all contributions and ideas are valued, in an environment that is supportive and encouraging, and enables talent to develop and achieve. About the Team The Nuclear AMRC’s mission is to help UK businesses win work in the nuclear sector both within the UK and globally, and this is executed through two key themes: manufacturing innovation and supply chain development, through our primary facility in Rotherham, and through other AMRC facilities around the UK. The Nuclear AMRC is based in Rotherham on the Advanced Manufacturing Park and a facility located in Birkenhead. For more information, visit www.namrc.co.uk About the University We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v7LblLk18zmo , and follow sheffielduni and ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89918867

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