Turn engineering sensor data into early warnings of faults in trains, turbines and industrial machinery.
- Work: Analyse real-world engineering data and automate results for customers. Data Analyst and Senior Data Analyst opportunities, matched to your experience.
- Tools: Python, SQL, statistical methods and machine learning.
- Location: Cramlington, Northumberland. Full time, office-based.
Why this could be your next role
You’ll work with data from sensing systems on trains, wind turbines, escalators and rotating machinery around the world. If you enjoy turning messy sensor data into something trustworthy, questioning the data as well as the code, and building analyses that run automatically to catch problems early, this could be your next role.
We’re looking for someone who can explain a finding to an engineer in one sentence and to a client in one slide. At senior level, you’ll also help shape our analytical capability and lead the development of AI-powered solutions.
Key responsibilities
Data Analyst
- Collate, clean and process large engineering datasets.
- Analyse strain, vibration, audio and image sensor data using signal processing techniques.
- Research and implement AI and machine learning techniques.
- Work alongside engineering teams to interpret data and solve technical challenges.
- Automate analysis pipelines to deliver critical results to clients.
- Develop client-facing dashboards and technical reports.
Senior Data Analyst
In addition to the above:
- Lead end-to-end analytical projects from concept to client delivery.
- Research, develop and implement advanced AI and machine learning methodologies.
- Mentor and support junior members of the data team.
- Develop complex analytical methodologies and engineering simulations.
- Present findings and technical recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Help shape the future direction of our data analytics capability.
What you don’t need
You don’t need a degree in data science if you can show us equivalent experience, and you don’t need to be an engineer, you’ll learn the engineering context from the team.
Essential
Data Analyst
- Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable experience using Python and SQL.
- Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to present technical information clearly.
Senior Data Analyst
In addition to the above:
- Approximately five or more years’ experience in data analysis, data science or a similar role.
- Demonstrable experience delivering complex analytical projects.
- Strong experience applying AI and machine learning in commercial or industrial environments.
- Ability to lead projects and communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced colleagues.
Desirable
Experience in several of these areas would be advantageous, but none are essential:
- Experience analysing vibration, strain, acoustic or other engineering sensor data.
- Computer vision or image processing experience.
- Experience working with Industrial IoT or industrial monitoring systems.
- Mechanical engineering knowledge or experience working in engineering environments.
- Experience with software engineering tools to rapidly develop and maintain reliable software.
- Experience developing customer dashboards and technical reports, or familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms.
About the role
You’ll work alongside mechanical engineers, software developers and electronics specialists at Transmission Dynamics. Our Industrial IoT systems serve customers across rail, energy, mining and heavy industry, helping them improve safety, reliability and operational performance.
Location and commute
Location: Cramlington, Northumberland, at our purpose-built R&D and manufacturing facility on Northumberland Business Park, 1 Innovation Way, Cramlington NE23 7FP.
Ample on-site parking, close to the A1 and A19, about 20 minutes from Newcastle, and within easy reach of Morpeth, Whitley Bay and Blyth.
Hours and conditions
Hours: Full time, office-based.
This role is based at our Cramlington office; candidates must be able to work from the office.
Transmission Dynamics holds a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. However, visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Salary and benefits
Salary is discussed on the introductory call, and offers are set through individual assessment of your experience, skills and potential. If you wish, you can share your salary expectations on the application form; it is optional and won’t affect how your application is assessed.
Benefits:
- Statutory holiday allowance (28 days including bank holidays).
- End of year closure: employees are traditionally out of office from Christmas to New Year.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Electric car scheme.
- Support for training and professional development.
- Regular company social, cultural and charitable events.
- Casual dress.
- Free flu jabs.
- Our own purpose-built R&D and manufacturing facility.
Support for development, from apprenticeships to degree-level qualifications, is considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the individual, their role and the relevance of the development.
See the Salary and Benefits section of our Careers page for full details.
Response commitment and next steps
Every application is personally reviewed by the relevant recruitment lead. We do not use automated screening or AI to shortlist candidates.
If your application looks like a good match, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short introductory call.
We receive a high volume of applications, so we may not be able to contact every applicant individually if we decide not to progress their application.