Job Summary
The Robert Gordon University and Glacier Energy Services are seeking to recruit a Pressure Vessel R&D Engineer (KTP Associate) to work on a 31- month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
You will be based at Glacier Energy Services Ltd (Aberdeen) and focus on development of a lightweight, low-cost high-pressure hydrogen storage vessel of hybrid metal and composite construction. Once developed, the new vessel will be optimised to achieve manufacturing scalability and ensure its design can be easily adapted to differing challenges, filling the gap between full metal and all-composite solutions.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are a UK-wide programme that helps businesses improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology, and skills that reside within the UK Knowledge Base. A Knowledge Transfer Partnership serves to meet a core strategic need and identify innovative solutions to help that business grow. This 31-month fixed-term post is jointly funded by Innovate UK and Glacier Energy Services Ltd. KTP supports partnerships between businesses and universities or research organisations, placing KTP Associates to work on innovative, high-profile projects. The KTP Associate benefits from a tax-free personal development budget of £2,000 per year (allowing them to participate in courses and professional qualifications) and will be responsible for other budgets, including travel and consumables.
This post will lead the design, build and test programme, involving experimental, structural design modelling and simulations as well as assessment of tank safety and performance. You will have technical knowledge and background in materials science, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. A minimum of MSc in a relevant subject is required; a PhD would be an added advantage. Additionally, you should have substantial work experience as a qualified Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer with design expertise. You must have knowledge and experience in composite materials, manufacturing, and pressure vessel design to ensure products meet industry standards and safety requirements. You must have practical laboratoryskills, excellent communication and strong project management and analytical skills, including the ability to use software tools to support the design and development process. A strong focus on quality and innovative thinking abilities are essential.
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure
We would particularly welcome applications from women as they are under- represented in this area of our workforce.
Principle duties:
- To identify and research advanced materials suitable for large-scale portable hydrogen composite tanks, considering factors like weight, strength, and hydrogen compatibility. · To develop detailed design specifications and models for the composite tanks, optimizing structural integrity, capacity, and safety
- To carry out finite element analysis of the detailed hydrogen storage tank
- To evaluate tank performance under various conditions, including pressure, temperature, and environmental factors, to ensure reliable gas storage
- To deliver the project objectives as detailed in the KTP project proposal
- To maintain an up-to-date project plan and provide a progress report for presentation at regular Local Management Committee (LMC) meetings
- To deliver presentations to immediate project team members and technical experts. Any other duties that may be reasonable, assigned by the Academic Supervisor/Company Supervisor
