Software Automation Engineer - KTP Associate

Fixed-term for 24 months

Full time – 40 hours per week

Closing date 17/11/2024 at 23:30

The role

A challenging and significant collaborative project is being led by Sheffield Hallam University and Award-winning Dental Laboratory S4S (UK) Limited.

The aim is to develop innovative technical solutions that use automation and machine learning technologies to provide robust efficiency and quality gains with S4S’s daily workflow. The focus is to improve continuous 3D print runs and the related business processes.

The project is supported by Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme.

The collaboration offers a wonderful opportunity to lead and manage exciting and challenging changes in a growing company.

You will be working with passionate teams who are at the forefront of using 3D scanning and printing technology in UK dentistry.

This opportunity carries a range of benefits including:

• Experience in managing a high-profile project in an area of increasing strategic importance to the company (and to the UK).
• A generous personal development budget in addition to formal off-site KTP management training.
• Opportunity to work in a supported environment alongside like-minded passionate individuals to deliver excellence within a forward-thinking company.

Although the appointment duration is 24 months, a longer-term position at the company may be an option upon successful completion of the project.

Background information

S4S (UK) Ltd, began in 2005 as Solutions 4 Snoring Ltd, quickly then diversifying into multiple areas of dental technology, hence the re-naming to S4S.

Since inception, S4S has become one of the leading dental laboratories in the UK, specialising in Orthodontics and Splint Technology.

The company proudly services over 29,000 Dental professionals across the UK as well as some overseas business.

S4S are recognised as the largest dental laboratory in respect to the volume of 3D scan files they process daily, meaning this project sits right at the heart of their core operation. The efficient and optimal use of 3D content manufacturing is a significant concern.

S4S is looking to secure and develop its market position through innovation initiatives including this Knowledge Transfer Partnership.

S4S is a completely independent business, where all the Directors / shareholders are former employees. This gives an excellent opportunity for an applicant to make a huge impression on the key stakeholders of the business.

The School of Computing and Digital Technologies in Sheffield Hallam University has over 100 members of staff with applied research strengths in several areas including: AI, Cyber security, Robotics, Games and IoT.  The school has a strong track record of supporting regional business through a variety of schemes.

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