Assistant Analysis Engineer

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Overview

This is an opportunity for a technically minded individual to apply fluid flow and heat transfer principles to the development of next generation thermal energy devices. Based within the University of Sheffield AMRC Design & Prototyping Group, you will support a team recognised for its work in engineering design and industrial research.

In this role, you will use your simulation experience to provide technical support for thermal analysis projects. You will be responsible for performing calculations and developing solutions to heat transfer problems using hand calculations, CFD and FEA tools, contributing to the group's overall research output and reputation for high quality computational analysis.

For this role, you will need effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with all staff members in a diverse team. You should be able to manage and prioritise your work to meet project deadlines, solve problems in a variety of situations and have a willingness to learn.

This role is a fixed term, 12 month placement under which you will engage in on and off the job learning and development activities. For the duration of the post, you will be supervised and mentored by a senior engineer from the Digital Design team. Through the interactions with the DPG project teams, you will work on providing solutions to a diverse range of engineering challenges.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Assist the Design team by performing hand calculations for design and checking of results.
• Use CFD and FEA packages to evaluate thermal conditions.
• Learn analysis software tools for thermal analysis.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Self learning on the latest forms of thermal analysis.
• Work on ideas and concepts as part of a team, generating innovative solutions to design problems.
• Present work and discuss technical issues with team members and project partners.
• Research, collate, organise and edit material, including technical reports for inclusion in presentations and other documents.
• Work within the AMRC Quality Management Systems.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply.

• Knowledge/experience in CFD calculations - Essential (Application/interview)
• Good understanding of fluid flow physics and calculations - Essential (Application)
• Good understanding of heat transfer calculations - Essential (Application)
• Experience in using multiple software solutions and learning by doing - Essential (Interview)
• Interest in engineering simulation - Essential (Application)
• Ability to change between software interfaces - Essential (Interview)
• Creation of software code - Desirable (Application)
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal - Essential (Interview)
• Experience using analysis tools within an industrial environment - Desirable (Application)
• Ability to work from first principles - Essential (Interview)
• Ability to manage own workload and organise activities - Essential (Interview)
• Experience of adapting your own skills to new circumstances - Desirable (Application)
• Possess an enthusiasm for engineering and design - Essential (Interview)
• Ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving - Essential (Interview)

Further information

• Grade: 3
• Salary: £23,742.00 - £24,685.00 per annum
• Work arrangement: Full Time - 35 hours
• Duration: Fixed term - 12 months
• Line manager: Principal Design Engineer
• Direct reports: n/a
• Our website:
• For informal enquiries about this job contact Phil Tootill, Senior Design Engineer:

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will consist of an interview including a short test and a brief tour of the design and prototyping centre. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage two weeks after the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process, you can contact .

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; in
• A range of generous family friendly policies
  • Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • Support for those going through the menopause
  • Paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Baseline personnel security standard

This role requires the postholder to undertake a Government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.

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