KTP Associate (Mechanical Systems Optimisation Engineer)
Teesside University
Middlesbrough,
England,
United Kingdom
Engineering
Skilled Worker
Salary
35000 - 39000 GBP /YEAR
Job posted on February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Salary £35,000 - £39,000 Contractual hours 40 Basis Full time Package Fixed term for 36 months Date posted 02/02/2026 Job reference T02567
This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which is part funded by Innovate UK.
It is essential you understand how KTP works with Business and University partners, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position.
Find out more by Visiting: https://www.ktp-uk.org/
The business partner, Exwold Technology Ltd are a progressive and growing contract chemical processing company based in Hartlepool. They specialise in formulation and processing for the crop protection and speciality chemicals markets.
This position is initially for a 36-month fixed term contract. Although you will be employed by Teesside University you will be working at the business partner premises day to day.
The appointed candidate will have 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and access to a dedicated £6k training budget tailored towards their personal development. They will have access to industry leading technology and supervision from a leading academic research team from Teesside University.
This KTP aims to develop an AI-enabled digital twin platform that models, monitors, and optimises Exwold Technology Ltd's chemical manufacturing processes in real time to improve efficiency. The project will embed data analytics and predictive maintenance to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
For Job Description and Person Specification please review the Candidate Pack.
Due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Please note: Depending on number of applicants the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
This post is “Subject to receipt of grant funding award”.
Click here for further details of this and other posts at Teesside
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University (https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/jobs/index.cfm)
APPLY NOW
This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which is part funded by Innovate UK.
It is essential you understand how KTP works with Business and University partners, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position.
Find out more by Visiting: https://www.ktp-uk.org/
The business partner, Exwold Technology Ltd are a progressive and growing contract chemical processing company based in Hartlepool. They specialise in formulation and processing for the crop protection and speciality chemicals markets.
This position is initially for a 36-month fixed term contract. Although you will be employed by Teesside University you will be working at the business partner premises day to day.
The appointed candidate will have 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and access to a dedicated £6k training budget tailored towards their personal development. They will have access to industry leading technology and supervision from a leading academic research team from Teesside University.
This KTP aims to develop an AI-enabled digital twin platform that models, monitors, and optimises Exwold Technology Ltd's chemical manufacturing processes in real time to improve efficiency. The project will embed data analytics and predictive maintenance to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
For Job Description and Person Specification please review the Candidate Pack.
Due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Please note: Depending on number of applicants the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
This post is “Subject to receipt of grant funding award”.
Click here for further details of this and other posts at Teesside
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University (https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/jobs/index.cfm)