KTP
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THE PROJECT
The University of Essex in partnership with Blackman & White Ltd offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate to develop state-of-the-art automated motion control on a new, patented cutting machine and programming functionality for Blackman & White's current range of machines. This post is fixed term for 30 months and is based at Blackman & White Ltd's offices in Heybridge, Essex.
DUTIES OF THE POST
The duties of the post will include:
- Conduct assessment of current user interface system and analysis of company needs.- Design the development framework for an intuitive interface platform with capacity for iterative/remote future development.- Understand and contribute to the evolution of a long term strategic business plan including milestone deadlines.- Apply current leading embedded systems techniques to the development and testing of a user interface system.- Integration with existing model range and evaluation of compatibility/functionality. - Iteration of user interface system and development for new product lines.- Document development programme and conduct training exercises to embed new knowledge among colleagues.- Participation in promotion and marketing of the new system to existing customers and potential new markets; this may include presentations or attendances at trade shows, etc. - Presentation of the innovative methods employed in association with the Academic Supervisory team; participation in the preparation of one or more academic journal article(s) and potential attendance at one or more conference(s).
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The postholder must have:
- BSc in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering.- Knowledge and experience of C, C++, Java, Visual Studio.- Knowledge and experience of GUI design.- Experience of working in Human Computer Interfacing.- Knowledge and experience of embedded systems, microcontrollers and network security.- Knowledge and experience of motion control systems and firmware.- Experience of laboratory testing and analysis.- Experience of working with real-time systems.
BENEFITS
As a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:
- A personal development budget of GBP 5,000 (exclusive of salary). - Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser. - An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders. - Full access to university resources to complete the project. - World-leading Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated, sector leading KTP Office.
LOCATION
Blackman & White LtdThe Street Industrial EstateHeybridge StreetHeybridgeMaldonCM9 4XB
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*Further detail: Motion Control Software Developer (KTP Associate) jobpack
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