Job sector
Infrastructure & Construction
Job function
Electronic Engineering
Start date
21/04/2025
Job duration
24 months
Application closing date
27/01/2025
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Job description
Assa Abloy Ltd. in partnership with Ulster University, has established a 2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project and is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Electronic Engineer to work as a KTP Associate to oversee the development of the proposed SFDIS (below) that will include the core activities, but are not limited to: Designing and developing an IoT-based system by integrating a hybrid suite of sensors and embedded systems with data analytics capabilities; ensuring system compatibility with existing fire door structures and compliance with safety regulations; leading the integration of sensor technologies; and conducting testing and validation of the SFDIS as visioned by the Team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop cutting-edge technology while significantly impacting fire safety standards and practices.
Project description
The KTP Associate will undertake this exciting industrial project by developing a smart fire door inspection system using state-of-the-art sensors and concepts of the Internet of Things (IoT). The role involves utilising skills in electrical/electronics engineering, embedded systems, sensing, IoT and real-time data logging and analysis. It also involves working with stakeholders (academics and industry) and managing the project to create a robust next-generation fire door inspection product to improve operational efficiency and safety. The Associate will need to advocate for the project’s importance and convince stakeholders of its value, thus highlighting the potential benefits it brings to the business, targeted development partners and clients.
Main Duties
1. Understanding of the ASSA ABLOY product (i.e., fire door) design, manufacturing and traditional inspection process.
2. Investigation and selection of electronic systems to create an IoT-assisted smart inspection process via a new proposed product.
3. Design, prototyping and testing of next-generation smart inspection product.
4. Product development for real-world deployment and applications.
5. Product testing and performance evaluation to comply with standards.
6. Product training, marketing and commercialisation.
About the business
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Door Group is the UK’s leading manufacturer of high-performance steel and timber doors, tailor made to individual project requirements from its Powershield, Prima, Safeguard and SMARTec ranges. The Group provides an end-to-end solution for architects, specifiers and contractors working across a range of markets.
Central to everything we do is focus on meeting our customer needs exactly – technically, on price, on time and to the highest quality. Whether you simply need an ‘off-the-shelf’ solution from our standard product portfolio or you’ve got a very specialised need that requires bespoke design and engineering expertise, when you deal with Door Group, you can be sure we’ll deliver – we’ll take the time to really understand your needs.
All products are designed, fabricated and finished entirely in-house – an advantage few of our competitors can claim. This ‘all under one roof’ capability gives us a very definite competitive edge when it comes to fulfilling major contracts or meeting tight deadlines. With every step in the production process controlled in-house, clients can be assured that with Door Group, their project will move ahead swiftly and efficiently.
The experience, skill and motivation of our workforce is second to none. We know that any company is only as good as the people who work there. As a result, we invest a great deal of time and money to ensure that all our staff are fully trained and kept up-to-date with new developments in materials technology, engineering processes or product applications.