Job Specifications
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Rob Harrison (Head of the Automation Systems Group) at robert.harrison@warwick.ac.uk
This role is a unique opportunity to join and work with a team of talented academic and systems engineers, and to engage with a wide range of industry partners across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, and construction. The candidate will support the development and deployment of cyber-physical automation solutions, within real-world manufacturing contexts.
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 candidate should have practical experience in robotics and/or automation systems, and modelling environments (including design, physics / kinematic, and / or control) used to support the systems development
The candidate will be immersed in a multidisciplinary team of control, mechanical, electronic and software engineers, and should be able to seamlessly collaborate on the development of industry ready solutions.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Automation Systems Group, part of the world renowned WMG at the University of Warwick to undertake research implementation of smart manufacturing systems in Industry 4.0 context. We are looking for hands-on Engineers looking to closely work with our industry partners on collaborative research projects.
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.
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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 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
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Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 27th November 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
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 job description (PDF attached below).
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.
30 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.
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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 D
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