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Current opportunities
Digital Solution Engineer - Digital Shoestring Unit, IfM Engage
Our Digital Shoestring Unit was established in 2022 to oversee the transition of the Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring research project into a viable, self-sustaining industrial programme. The formation of the Unit is being funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
We’re looking for a Digital Solution Engineer to support the Unit. The successful candidate will be an individual with electronics and software development experience and will have good communication skills, who’ll use their technical expertise to contribute to the future direction of Shoestring.
The role:
The Digital Solution Engineer will have the following main responsibilities:
Solution design and build
• Design and build of low cost digital solutions, following the Shoestring technical architecture and design principles
Industrial deployment
• Working closely with businesses in the design and implementation of Shoestring solutions Standard solution development
• Supporting the development of standard Shoestring solutions which can be deployed in multiple companies.
Further details and how to apply:
This is a 1-year fixed term contract role and is full-time. However, we are open to conversations around flexible working, and operate a hybrid working policy. The salary band for this role is circa £44,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), plus a generous benefits package, including healthcare.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply for the role, please consult the full Job Description, and send a CV and covering letter to ifm-engage@eng.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date for the role is 2nd May 2025 at 5pm BST.
We look forward to your application.
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