Research Assistant: Software Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Researcher in software development/engineering to join the research team at IMaR Centre.
About the Position
This is a fixed-term 33-month contract role that will contribute to a cutting-edge research project for re-manufacturing process design and optimisation and machine monitoring in the manufacturing domain.
Main Responsibilities
* Collaborate with other researchers to design and implement project tasks, including developing software systems to monitor, log, and analyse the re-manufacturing process.
* Develop functional requirements specifications, manufacturing monitoring and analytics systems (software), and industrial traceability systems.
* Contribute to outline manufacturing line monitoring system design concepts and progress to detailed/optimised layout.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
* A minimum of a Level 8 degree in software development, software engineering, computer science, or another relevant engineering/science degree.
* Experience in an industrial or academic setting in the area of software development/software engineering/computer science.
* Strong software development skills, including Windows Systems Administration, Basic Linux Systems Administration, networking, and network troubleshooting.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with NodeJS, PHP, and knowledge of MQTT machine-to-machine network protocol.
* Familiarity with database systems (SQL, NoSQL) for creating and maintaining data management and analysis systems.
* Knowledge of statistical tools and libraries, data processing and automation pipelines, and version control systems (Git).
About Us
The IMaR Centre is a world-class research centre focusing on Intelligent Mechatronics and Radio-frequency identification (RFID). We are committed to providing innovative applied research solutions to industries across various sectors.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online by the closing date of Friday, 31st January 2025.