Senior mechanical engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer University of Nottingham | Nottingham, NG7 2TU | Fixed-term Contract, 24 Months | GBP48,000 to GBP55,000 Your passion for mechanical engineering isn rsquo;t built on pre-destined routines and agendas; it rsquo;s from experimentation and innovation ndash; you thrive on learning, testing, and discovering. This is an adventure-based mechanical engineering and rotating machinery testing role. Step beyond industrial requirements and pre-set tasks and disciplines and embrace a remit for creative ideas and curiosity-driven exploration. During a 24-month fixed-term contract, with excellent prospects for long-term employment, you rsquo;ll gain unparalleled exposure to ideas, subject-matter experts, and explorative research. Because here rsquo;s the secret hellip; Working for The University of Nottingham isn rsquo;t all about academic hacks and library stacks; it rsquo;s a versatile and progressive pathway for your engineering career. The Key Requirements hellip; A degree in mechanical engineering ndash; this is a must Knowledge of rotating machinery and vibrations ndash; from academia or experience An understanding of signals in the frequency and time domains Proficient IT skills for managing data and documents This role will immerse you in experimental facilities. You rsquo;ll be conceiving and running test rigs, setting up control systems for spinning rigs, and interfacing with modellers to explore and resolve predictions and outcomes. It rsquo;s the interesting stuff ndash; when the results of experiments differ from the modelling! You rsquo;ll learn and investigate, evolving ideas and concepts with the ultimate aim of impressing stakeholders. If you rsquo;re a can-do character who loves to suggest ideas but has the resilience to appreciate the balance of the right idea versus the right time, you rsquo;ll fit right in. The University of Nottingham is an established employer of more than 7,000 people. We strive to enable potential and make an impact, prioritising safety, sustainability, and opportunity. Joining an agile engineering faculty, you rsquo;ll benefit from an environment where decisions and opportunities can be acted on quickly. When this contract expires, you can be prioritised for redeployment and potential roles within the university or via our industry connections. The Benefits hellip; 30 days of annual leave plus eight bank holidays on top and up to five university closure days Working at our modern, purpose-built 65-acre Jubilee Campus Hybrid working ndash; work from home one day per week Flexible working around the core working hours of 10am to 3pm Pension ndash; the option to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme Canteen and restaurant Access to sports and fitness facilities ndash; for all ability levels ndash; at our GBP40m sports complex University health and counselling services and discounted private medical insurance Interested? Click apply and look out for a tailored follow-up email from our recruitment marketing partner, which you will receive within two working days of your application. Please check your junk mail if it doesn rsquo;t appear in your inbox. Following the email rsquo;s instructions to confirm your application