Mechatronics Researcher - KTP Associate

Mechatronics Researcher - KTP Associate

Aston University - Engineering & Technology

Birmingham, United Kingdom

This KTP project aims develop a novel Smart Particulate Removal and Extraction System with Sensors (SPRESS) to address the challenge of dust suppression in demolition/deconstruction works. This offers a first-to-market opportunity for Colemans, with significant environmental benefits:

• Water usage will be drastically reduced, potentially eliminating water usage entirely and contamination of drainage systems with demolition dust waste.
• Automation through smart sensors for enhanced energy efficiencies.
• Material recovery from captured dust particles which can be re-purposed/recycled.
• Improved air quality by effectively removing particles from demolition sites and surrounding areas.

Candidate Profile:

• PhD or equivalent research and development experience in either Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanisation, or related subject.

Skills/ experience required include:

• Understanding of integration of electronic and mechanised/motorised parts
• CAD skills
• MATLAB skills
• Programming skills
• Hardware and firmware knowledge of Arduino or similar embedded systems
• Demonstratable experience with a systems-based approach to engineering, incorporating electronics and mechanical principles
• Design-build skills and experience, ideally from early conception through to user feedback phase

Desirable:

• The ability to program and use existing electronic sensors.
• Computational fluid dynamics skills.

Personal attributes:

• An aptitude for solving technical challenges.
• A growth mindset and ability to learn and develop.
• The capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills for transferring technology insights from Aston into Colemans.
• Skills in documentation, report writing and presenting for a range of audiences.
• Some project management skills with the ability to develop workplans and work to deadlines.

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