Engineering Analyst
hace 11 días
Nottingham
Engineering Data Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Condition Monitoring, Python, SCADA, Git - East Midlands, Hybrid working - up to 50K About the opportunity - Engineering Analyst Are you an engineer with a passion for data-driven problem solving and structural analysis? I'm working with an innovative company at the forefront of condition monitoring technology. They're looking for a technically skilled Engineering Analyst to join their growing team and help develop cutting-edge analytics that improve the safety and efficiency of complex engineering systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical engineering, data science, and software development – transforming complex performance data into scalable, real-world solutions that make a genuine impact. As an Engineering Analyst / Data Scientist you will be doing: • Developing and implementing analytical models to monitor structural health, performance, and loads, • Analysing large datasets from sensors, simulations, and operational logs to uncover valuable engineering insights, • Translating core engineering principles into data-driven algorithms and analytical tools, • Collaborating with product, analytics, and software teams to ensure seamless platform integration, • Training and validating models using both experimental and real-world operational data, • Contributing to technical documentation, system monitoring, and client-facing reports and visualisations What you'll need • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field), • Strong background in structural dynamics, fatigue analysis, and materials behaviour, • Proficiency in Python for engineering and data analysis tasks, • Experience working with large, complex datasets, particularly from sensor systems, • Familiarity with signal processing, time-series analysis, or machine learning, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders Desirable skills • Understanding of SCADA systems, strain gauges, accelerometers, or similar structural health monitoring technologies, • Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools and interpreting simulation results, • Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and software tools such as Git, Docker, or Databricks, • Experience with condition monitoring systems across various engineering sectors Why this role & company This position offers the chance to work on meaningful engineering projects, combining your mechanical engineering expertise with modern data analytics. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your technical skills will directly contribute to advancing condition monitoring technology and infrastructure. Following a major private equity investment last year, the company is experiencing significant growth with substantial backing for new technology, team expansion, and product development. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment when there's genuine investment and momentum behind the business. Next Steps If you're a mechanical engineer looking to apply your analytical skills in an innovative technical environment, I'd welcome a conversation about this opportunity. For a confidential discussion about the role, the company, and current market insights for similar positions in the Midlands, give me a call on 0-7-7-9-1 6-1-5-7-0-3. I've been specialising in IT and engineering recruitment across the Midlands for 25 years, and I'm known for straight-talking, honest advice throughout the recruitment process. Ascent People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this role. No sponsorship on offer here; you must have full UK working rights to apply for this role. Candidates of all ages and backgrounds are considered.