AMIC - a £100M investment through the Belfast Region City Deal - is a collaborative, innovative powerhouse of advanced manufacturing set to elevate our region globally. We are supporting economic growth and prosperity for Northern IreIand by creating high quality jobs and increasing inward investment through high value manufacturing innovation clusters. We are driving industrial transformation, paving the way for future technologies and competing globally with a more sustainable focus. When you join our team, you will have access to the latest advanced industrial technologies and have the opportunity to grow and develop as an engineer and technology leader. Our mission is to provide you with the environment to innovate and create impact. Our existing team of highly capable and experienced staff has core capabilities in digitalising manufacturing, smart design, sustainable polymers & composites and nanotechnologies & photonics. We're excited to be expanding the team throughout 2025 and beyond. We are seeking engineers who want to innovate and apply their knowledge to the challenges of industry and society to support fabrication and welding projects within AMIC's advanced manufacturing activities. You will apply your specialist knowledge and experience of methods, processes and process validation to generate innovative research outputs which have a direct economic and technical benefit to companies and sectors. You will work collaboratively with your team, industry, technology providers, national technology centres and academia to deliver key projects focused on advanced manufacturing. About the person: To be shortlisted for interview, candidates must demonstrate they meet the following criteria: Minimum of Higher National Diploma/Certificate in a relevant engineering discipline with significant relevant and recent industrial experience. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and recent relevant experience of automated processes in manufacturing. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of industrial welding and fabrication processes. Knowledge of robotic welding processes. Experience of using 3D CAD solutions to assist with the design of automated systems. Knowledge of jig and fixture design to support fabrication processes. Knowledge of safety systems and their use in automated solutions. Demonstrable evidence of working within multifaceted environments delivering to deadlines and within budget. Experience of using research/industrial tools and techniques resulting in high quality projects and technical reports. Evidence of complex problem-solving skills obtained with a proven ability to develop innovative solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical information. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. This is a three year fixed term post. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. Skills: industrial welding fabrication processes 3D CAD