PVRC Mechanical Services Senior Technician (Fixed Term) (CT5990R)

The Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC) is seeking two Senior Mechanical Technicians to join our team and support our expanding experimental activities in engine, turbocharger and powertrain research, especially on the Boosting and Dilution Centre of Excellence (BOOST) project with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). This project will be using a state of the art turbocharger gas stand and transient engine research facility to investigate the advanced internal combustion technologies for the next generation of JLR engines.

Based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the PVRC is a leading centre for theoretical, experimental and analytical research into powertrain systems in the UK. PVRC has an excellent track record in delivering industry-relevant projects, and has long established collaborations with industrial partners. The Centre considers its remit to be all of the links in the chain from energy storage to its conversion into mechanical work on board a vehicle. The recently secured £49m investment for the Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) will propel the PVRC into a global leading position.

The successful candidates will provide following support:

1. Technical support required for advanced machining, instrumentation and control of advanced prototype engine systems on BOOST project. They will be responsible for designing, manufacturing, commissioning and maintaining bespoke ancillary rigs, as well as for complete prototype engine builds, including detailed component measurement, assessment and management of component stock.

2. Technical purchasing support required for the PVRC, including liaising with purchasing services over basic bid evaluation, small tendering and supplier registration.

3. Technical support for vehicle testing in the PVRC. They will be responsible for a small fleet of test vehicles, ensuring roadworthiness along with taking responsibility for vehicle stripdown, modification and refitting to aid instrumentation of the vehicles for the research carried out in the PVRC. The role will also require the successful candidates to run basic vehicle tests in the PVRC chassis dynamometer.

This is exciting opportunity to join a growing team. The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University but will be expected to interact closely with industrial engineers who may be seconded to the experimental facilities during the project.

This position is full-time (36.5 hours per week) and is being offered on a fixed-term contract basis with an expected expiry date of 31 December 2020 with a commencing salary of £25,728 rising to £31,604 through annual increments.

The University of Bath holds a Bronze Award for the Athena SWAN scheme, which promotes gender equality among all disciplines. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Candidates should be self-motivated with good interpersonal skills required to work within a team of academics, researchers and technicians.

For more details contact Prof Sam Akehurst.

Please note that this is a re-advertisement for this post and it is politely requested that any previous applicants do not re-apply.

Closing Date: 28 Aug 2018
Type: Technical & Experimental