Latest Higher Education Jobs

Senior Solutions Architect, Higher Education and Research

Act as a trusted technical advisor to academic and research institutions, driving adoption of NVIDIA's AI and accelerated computing technologies. Collaborate on joint research projects at supercomputing scale, integrate NVIDIA frameworks into scientific workflows, and deliver technical training. Translate research needs into prototypical solutions while providing feedback to engineering teams.

NVIDIA United Kingdom

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in AI/Robotics for Aircraft Maintenance / Low-Altitude Economy / Satellite and Space Engineering under Strategic Hiring Scheme

This role involves leading research and teaching in AI/Robotics applied to aircraft maintenance, low-altitude economy, or satellite and space engineering. The appointee will conduct high-impact research, secure external funding, supervise students, and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and departmental service within a newly established engineering department focused on strategic technological advancement.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Asia & Middle East, United Kingdom

Permanent

Lecturer in Engineering (FE)

This role involves teaching Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering in a Further Education setting. Responsibilities include planning and delivering high-quality, practical, and industry-relevant lessons, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting student learning and development.

University College Birmingham Birmingham, United Kingdom £35,608 – £43,482 pa

Lecturer in Robotics

This role involves teaching and inspiring the next generation of robotics engineers, contributing to a vibrant academic community. You will deliver industry-relevant courses, work with ABB robotic systems, and help shape the future of the engineering sector.

Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom £39 – £44 pa

Permanent

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer will design, build, and support industrial automation systems, focusing on warehouse automation, conveyor, and materials-handling projects. Responsibilities include PLC control work, electrical panel design, fault-finding, and integration with higher-level software systems.

Bennett & Game Recruitment Stourbridge, DY8 1DN, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Junior PLC Software Engineer

This role involves hands-on commissioning and development of automated machinery, fault-finding in PLC-controlled systems, and gradually progressing into advanced PLC programming and software design. The position offers a mix of office, shop floor, and customer site work, with opportunities for international travel.

Samuel Frank East Morton, West Yorkshire, BD20 5SH, United Kingdom £32,000 – £45,000 pa

Procurement Manager

The role involves managing end-to-end procurement for third-party materials handling equipment (MHE), leading supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods aligned with engineering and project needs. The Procurement Manager will drive cost savings, implement process improvements, and support global expansion by integrating commercial and supply chain strategies. Key responsibilities include contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and project teams.

Ocado Welwyn Hatfield, United Kingdom

Firmware Engineer

The Firmware Engineer will develop and maintain embedded software for robot end effectors and operator interface devices, working at the intersection of hardware and software. Responsibilities include writing low-level firmware, integrating sensors and communication interfaces, bringing up new PCBs, and supporting calibration and fault detection systems. The role involves close collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers in a fast-paced environment focused on industrial humanoid robotics.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Automation Engineer

This role involves writing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PLC software and electrical control systems for a food manufacturing facility. You will lead installations, design control panels, and train shift engineers and apprentices while working closely with OEMs and maintaining site safety and hygiene standards.

ADR Specialists Ltd Westhoughton, Manchester, United Kingdom £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Staff Tech Lead Manager, Machine Learning, Vision Models

Leads a team building offline scene understanding models to evaluate autonomous driving systems, translating on-vehicle and foundation models into robust, scalable systems for counterfactual analysis, rare-event mining, and behaviour assessment. Focuses on rigorous ML engineering, cross-team alignment, and accelerating the AV development loop through simulation and offline evaluation.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Product Feature Owner, Parking

This role involves taking end-to-end responsibility for specific Parking functionalities, such as Park Distance Control, Rear-AEB, Auto-Park Assist, and Remote Park Assist. You will collaborate with OEMs, product teams, and engineering teams to define feature scope, set performance targets, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Wayve United Kingdom

Operational Technology Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing Scale-Up

This role involves managing, securing, and maintaining industrial automation infrastructure in a fast-paced manufacturing project. Key responsibilities include overseeing control systems, designing OT network architectures, implementing cybersecurity strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Unipart Coventry, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Maintenance Engineer

This role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and repair activities on automated production equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. The engineer will support continuous improvement initiatives and preventative maintenance programs, ensuring machinery remains safe and reliable.

Theo James Recruitment Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom £50,000 pa

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair on automated production equipment in a fast-paced industrial setting. Focus on ensuring reliability and safety of PLC-controlled machinery and industrial drive systems within a modern manufacturing environment. Contribute to continuous improvement and preventative maintenance programmes with strong team support and technical development opportunities.

Theo James Recruitment Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom £50,000 pa

Product Programme Manager

This role involves leading the end-to-end programme management of a next-generation bipedal humanoid robot fleet, from prototype through production and deployment. The candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and product, ensuring alignment on timelines, budgets, and technical milestones. The position emphasizes integration of complex hardware-software systems, supplier coordination, and lifecycle management in a fast-moving robotics environment.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent