Job Description

Electric Power Steering Technologist (KTP Associate) (109581-1025)

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This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates for this role need not apply.

Location
Shaftec Automotive Components, Soho Pool Way, Park Road, B18 5JA, Birmingham.
Department
WMG
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed term contract for 33 months
Salary
42,978
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Stuart Bradley (Principe Engineer) at

stuart.bradley.1@warwick.ac.uk

An exciting opportunity exists to manage a KTP between the highly regarded Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick, and Shaftec Automotive Components Limited, a company remanufacturing car parts for light commercial and passenger vehicles, serving both the UK and European markets. The company, based in Hockley, Birmingham - focuses on Driveshafts, Steering products and Brake Calipers.

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

About You
The Associate will work closely with the Shaftec EPS team as well as receiving support and guidance from academics from the University of Warwick's Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) group within WMG.


You will be a self-starter and start solving real-world problems from day one. You will be educated to PhD or post-graduate level in Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Engineering or a similar scientific discipline, with competencies in power electronics, electric machines and control.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the

About the Department
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.


We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the

Athena SWAN Silver Award

and the

Institutional Silver Award.

Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.


Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre.


Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.



About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked

67th in the world

and

10th in the UK.

92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*


Find out more about us on our website.

QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021


How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 3rd November 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.


For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Start Date:

To be confirmed

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.



What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

An attractive pension scheme. 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.


We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.



Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.


Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.


Find out more about our awards and accreditations.


We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.


Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.



Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.