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Job Offer: Product Development Engineer (KTP Associate):Job description:Job location: Swindon College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences The above full-time post is available immediately, for two years. The function will be physically located with Torin-Sifan Ltd in Swindon, with regular travel to the University in Exeter. The post An exciting opportunity has become available to work on a 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Exeter and Torin-Sifan Ltd. The KTP will focus on the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and related methods, to model and optimise the efficiency and acoustic noise characteristics of impellers and housings, used in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. The prosperous candidate will be employed by the University of Exeter and will be located at Torin-Sifan's premises in Swindon. Company Information: Torin-Sifan designs and manufactures highly efficient AC and EC motors, motorised impellers and fans for the residential and commercial HVAC manufacturing markets worldwide. More information about Torin-Sifan can be found at: www.torin-sifan.com. About you You will have a strong first-class degree in a highly numeric or scientific-computing located subject (such as physics, engineering or mathematics) and computer programming expertise; ideally with practice in C++, with the capability to modify open source code (such as OpenFOAM). With a hands-on approach (i.e. a availability to test practical systems) and strong interest in the application of modelling techniques to real world applications, you will also have the capability to communicate complex information to a diverse range of audiences, both orally and in writing as well as the capability to gather, understand, analyse and extract key elements from complex data sets (for example large amounts of experimental data). You will be able to work independently, manage and carry out appropriate research and respond to enquiries and requests for information from KTP partners and other significant parties (such as patent attorneys). An aptitude for the commercial aspects of the work being undertaken is required; candidates who are able to demonstrate commercial practice will be at a distinct advantage. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an initial knowledge of customer requirements and eventual market uptake. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this function. Benefits: » A £5,400 training budget with 10% of your working time dedicated to personal development. » Opportunity to gain business practice in a cutting edge, customer focused commercial organisation. » Opportunity to develop world beating CFD models and see them used in practical commercial applications. » The prosperous applicant will develop a wide variety of industrial and research expertise for their future career, utilising the expertise and knowledge of company managers, as well as benefitting from continuous academic support. » There may be an opportunity to register for a higher degree. The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. For more information Contact Us by Prof Gavin Tabor, Professor of Computational Fluid Dynamics, email G.R.Tabor@exeter.ac.uk Skills:
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