Research Engineer
About The Position
Join the Institute of Railway Technology (IRT), a globally recognised leader in railway research, and contribute to the development of innovative wheel–rail interface solutions for the industry. As a Research Engineer, you will support the Wheel-Rail Interface Team in delivering high-quality research and development projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved within scope, budget, and timelines. Working under the guidance of the Deputy Team Leader, you will apply engineering principles to develop bespoke design solutions that address real-world challenges, aligned with industry standards and best practice. The role involves hands-on involvement in the setup, testing, and evaluation of wheel and rail profile solutions, lubrication performance, and virtual vehicle modelling. You will also contribute to broader track-related research initiatives across the team. A key component of this position is stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with workshop staff, clients, and industry partners, requiring a high level of professionalism, strong organisational capability, and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to apply technical expertise in a collaborative, industry-focused research environment.
Requirements
- Engineering principles applied to develop bespoke design solutions.
- Hands-on involvement in the setup, testing, and evaluation of wheel and rail profile solutions, lubrication performance, and virtual vehicle modelling.
- Stakeholder engagement skills.
- Professionalism, strong organisational capability, and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the development of innovative wheel–rail interface solutions.
- Experience working in a collaborative, industry-focused research environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the Wheel-Rail Interface Team in delivering high-quality research and development projects.
- Ensure research outcomes are achieved within scope, budget, and timelines.
- Apply engineering principles to develop bespoke design solutions that address real-world challenges.
- Conduct hands-on involvement in the setup, testing, and evaluation of wheel and rail profile solutions, lubrication performance, and virtual vehicle modelling.
- Contribute to broader track-related research initiatives across the team.
- Engage with stakeholders, including workshop staff, clients, and industry partners.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Support for combining work and personal commitments
- Support for parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
