Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 08 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovation Centre (NSTEIC) was created to enhance the technological and skill base of Ugandan graduates, craftsmen, technicians and engineers as well as instructors through the Flexible Factory Learning & Infrastructure Model covering the technology areas of construction engineering (including construction machinery technology & civil engineering technology), automotive technology, agricultural mechanization, industrial technology, metallurgy (especially. precision welding), and electronic & electrical R&D. The Centre responds to the need to create more jobs especially for the youth, improve on the competitiveness of Uganda’s products and firms, promote a culture of creativity and innovation, and improve the livelihoods of Ugandans. NSTEIC requires the services of dedicated, competent, innovative and result- oriented individuals for employment on a contract basis for the posts below;

The individuals recruited will be training others to perform the same skills the applicants already have. They will provide evidence that they are trainable in a number of areas necessary in Training of Trainers (ToT). This requires prior and ongoing experience in the relevant technical field. It also requires the demonstration of some of the competences in generic ToT.

To qualify, the applicant must have:
1.Ongoing practice experience in any of the respective specializations below:

Job Title Automotive Engineer
No of Vacancy 2
Reports to Production Manager

Role Purpose
The Automotive Engineer will be responsible for using computer technology to develop designs for vehicle parts such as engines and transmission systems. The incumbent will plan manufacturing processes, build and test components, and predict the behaviour of parts in various situations with the help of computer modelling software. The incumbent will also be responsible for re-tooling engineers, technicians and craftsmen

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Designs and tests parts for moving mechanical systems.
2. Produces visual interpretations of automobiles and their parts.
3. Develops test procedures and tests moving vehicles.
4. Oversees the process of operation, maintenance and storage of mobile equipment. 5.Trains engineers, graduates, technicians and operators 6.Prepares cost and timing estimates.
7. Supervises technicians and operators.
8. Specifies functional requirements during development phase.
9. Evaluates the effectiveness of the design and changes if necessary.
10. Gathers and analyses test data for related systems and parts.
11. Estimates cost, reliability, and safety factors.
12. Prepares automotive engineering budget.
13. Tests parts thoroughly for safety issues and defects.
14. Uses computers diagnostic tools to detect and troubleshoot automobile faults. 15.Generates specifications for parts

Role Requirements: (Minimum Required Qualifications)
• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Three (3) years of experience in design of Automotive systems.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering is an added advantage.
• Membership with the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers is an added advantage.

Personal Competences for the Job

• Strong leadership: ability to influence and inspire staff to higher organizational ideals and expectations
• Teamwork: ability to create and sustain a shared understanding of implementing organizations’ assignments
• Collaborative, networking and negotiation skills
• High level interpersonal and communication ability
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems, Power units and transmission
• A sound knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) and Computer Assisted engineering (CAE) software and 3D modelling
• Ability to interpret drawings and manuals
• Strong decision making and problem-solving ability

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you believe you have the relevant qualificationsand experience, please send your detailedApplication, academic documents and CV demonstrating possession ofthe relevant competencies, current position,names and addresses of three referees via email topila3consultants@gmail.com ; not later than 5.00pm. 8th May, 2023 quoting the position ofinterest in the subject line.

N.B: Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead to immediate disqualification.
UNCST is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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