Senior Lecturer in Control and Automation

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About the Faculty The Faculty of Science and Engineering is one of the UK's largest providers of science, engineering and technology education, combining world-leading research with innovative teaching and strong industry engagement. Our academics work across disciplines to address emerging global challenges while equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. About the Department The School of Engineering and Environment brings together expertise across a broad range of engineering and environmental disciplines, delivering high-quality education, impactful research and strong industrial engagement.

Robotics, automation and Industry 4.0 technologies are strategic growth areas within the School. Through close collaboration with industry partners and investment in specialist facilities and digital technologies, the School is helping to shape the future workforce required to support increasingly automated, connected and intelligent industrial systems. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive academic community committed to excellence in engineering education and practice.

The School provides access to state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities that support hands-on learning in automation, robotics and digital manufacturing. These include a FESTO Cyber-Physical Factory demonstrator and a growing suite of collaborative robotic platforms from leading manufacturers including ABB, Universal Robots (UR) and Franka Emika. In addition, the University provides access to industrial robotics facilities that support teaching, applied research and industry engagement activities.

These facilities enable students to develop practical skills in robotics, automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 technologies within realistic engineering environments.  The School has developed a strong reputation with it's a implementation of Siemens Connected Curriculum as well as student success in a number of engineering, manufacturing and automation-related competitions. These achievements reflect our commitment to experiential learning, industry engagement and developing graduates who are equipped to excel in professional practice.

About the Project  Robotics, automation and Industry 4.0 represent strategic areas of investment within the School of Engineering and Environment. This role will contribute to the development of industry-informed education, innovation and external engagement activities, with a particular focus on robotics, automation systems, digital manufacturing and smart technologies. The successful candidate will support initiatives including Siemens Connected Curriculum activities, experiential learning and student participation in national and international engineering.

About the Role & Team We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Control and Automation to join our Education, Practice and Citizenship (EPC) pathway within the School of Engineering and Environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of future engineers within one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving areas of modern engineering.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of postgraduate teaching across areas such as:
Industrial Robotics Industrial Automation and Control Programming and Virtual Commissioning of Automation Systems Sensors and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Technologies Postgraduate Engineering Research Projects The post holder will take responsibility for leading and developing modules within their area of expertise, particularly in robotics, automation and related digital manufacturing technologies. They will supervise postgraduate projects, contribute to curriculum innovation and support the continued development of industry-informed educational activities.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop innovative practical learning activities using the School's robotics and automation facilities, contribute to challenge-based and experiential learning initiatives, and help shape industry-informed curricula that prepare graduates for emerging technological and industrial challenges.  Working collaboratively with colleagues across the School, the successful candidate will contribute to strategic initiatives including implementation of CDIO and Siemens Connected Curriculum, supporting students to develop the skills, knowledge and professional competencies required by modern industry.

They will also contribute to student participation in high-profile competitions and challenge-based learning activities that enhance employability, innovation and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across robotics, automation and control engineering disciplines.  Lead and develop modules aligned with personal expertise and School priorities.  Supervise postgraduate taught…