KTP Associate (Mechanical Systems Optimisation Engineer), Middlesbrough

Salary

£35,000 - £39,000

Contractual hours

40

Basis

Full time

Package

Fixed term for 36 months

Date posted

01/04/2026

Job reference

A02567

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 the University and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position.

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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.

As the Company has sites that are situated away from Public Transport, it will be the responsibility of the employee to ensure they can travel from the Main Head Quarter site of Exwold Technology Ltd at Brenda Road, Hartlepool (main place of work) to the below three alternative sites

• Haverton Hill, Billingham

• Tofts Farm East Industrial Estate, Hartlepool

• Queens Meadow Industrial Estate (Hartlepool)

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.

For Job Description and Person Specification please review the Candidate Pack.
This post is “Subject to receipt of grant funding award”.
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