CLOSING DATE
Wed 23rd MAY 2012 @ 5PM

COMPANY & LOCATION
CRANMORE CONSULTING LTD, BANGOR, CO. DOWN

APPLICATION METHOD
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Candidates must possess
1. Minimum of 2.1 Masters degree in Engineering / Computer Science / Communications or related subject.
2. To be considered for this position you must be eligible to work in Northern Ireland

Desirable
1. Experience of working within industry would be highly advantageous.
2. Experience of designing and developing enterprise applications.
3. Experience of one or more of the following technologies – C/C++, Java, C#
.

FUSION Graduates who have completed the FUSION Post Graduate Diploma in Management need not apply.
Applications will also be considered from those candidates with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated. Applicants who do not possess one of the above formal qualifications and who consider that they have a relevant equivalent qualification must provide the necessary evidence in their application form.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS
In addition to satisfying the above eligibility criteria, applicants will also be expected to demonstrate the following competencies at their interview:-
1. Problem solving skills
2. Working with information
3. Ability to work as part of a team
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Ability to communicate effectively with people both orally and in writing
6. Ability to self motivate

INTERTRADEIRELAND FUSION PROGRAMME – HOW IT WORKS
The InterTradeIreland FUSION Programme offers Graduates an opportunity to manage technology transfer projects with some of the most progressive companies on the island of Ireland. FUSION gives companies access to the wealth of expertise and facilities in our universities and colleges across the island of Ireland, allowing them to make strategic advances in innovation. FUSION initially develops partnerships between companies with a technology need on one side of the border, and colleges or universities that can provide the required specialist expertise on the other side. The partners work collectively to plan a specific project that will solve a technology need within the company. A high calibre Graduate is then employed to spearhead the project for a period of up to 1 year and act as the link between the university and the company. The successful FUSION Graduate will receive an attractive package and will also be given the opportunity to gain a fully-funded Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Smurfit Business School in UCD. In this instance Cranmore Consulting Ltd and Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) have partnered to carry out the project described below.

CRANMORE CONSULTING LTD
Cranmore Consulting was formed in autumn 2008 by IT professionals with 10 years’ experience in some of the UK and Ireland’s top software companies. Today Cranmore Consulting specialise in technology integrations working with technologies such as the .Net Framework, SQL server databases and MS XML. The company have appointed a member of staff as the Company Supervisor on the project. Further information about Cranmore Consulting Ltd is available at www.cranmoreconsulting.com

ATHLONE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Cranmore Consulting Ltd have partnered with AIT for this FUSION Project. The mission of the Software Research Institute (SRI) at Athlone Institute of Technology is to develop a software applied research capability on a national and on an international scale that will make SRI the partner of choice to develop new ideas and innovative products, enhancing A.I.T’s reputation as a centre of excellence for Software Engineering. The proposed Fusion programme provides researchers from AIT with a mechanism to evaluate their research findings in a real commercial environment, thereby providing mutual benefit for both the company and academics involved. The Fusion programme will provide researchers with a concrete and verifiable insight into the issues encountered by companies in the commercialisation of research ideas. It will also serve as a technology snap shot highlighting the current industry trends in technology usage. It is intended that the feedback will be used to refine the research strategy of the SRI into the future. It is also hoped that possible areas of opportunity and exploitation may also be identified. The academic institute has appointed a member of its staff from as the Academic Supervisor to provide the required specialist expertise for the project. Further information about AIT is available at www.ait.ie

FUSION PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Cranmore consulting supply Quality Assurance (QA) software for manufacturing oriented companies. As part of the solution Cranmore supply a robust PC; Panasonic CF-H1 tablet. In this project Cranmore wish to develop a Device Abstraction Layer (DAL) which will utilise cloud computing technologies to enable the implementation of feature rich solutions on devices other than the Panasonic CF-H1 without the need for software alterations

FUSION GRADUATE
Reporting to the Company Supervisor, you will be employed by Cranmore Consulting Ltd to lead the FUSION project. You will be responsible for ensuring that it is brought to a successful conclusion with the support from your supervisors. This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate to gain excellent industrial experience through a structured and planned programme of work. In addition to the daily support of a Company Supervisor, a dedicated member of AIT with expertise in the project area will spend time with you and your Company Supervisor supporting the project. Additional support will also be given to you by a FUSION Consultant responsible for ensuring that all projects run according to schedule.

Main Duties
• To carry out the tasks outlined in the project workplan developed by the company and academic partnership
• To report formally on a quarterly basis on progress with the workplan to a Project Management Group (PMG) which includes the assigned FUSION Consultant representing InterTradeIreland
• To liaise effectively with your Company Supervisor on a regular basis
• To liaise effectively with your Academic Supervisor to ensure that the required expertise is being provided to the project
• To convene and service monthly technical meetings with the core project team (Graduate, Company Supervisor and Academic Supervisor)
• To direct the necessary forward planning for the success of the project
• To train staff so that the new technology is fully transferred and embedded in the company
• To attend Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice delivered by Smurfit School in UCD
• To assist with the preparation of a project Final Report required by InterTradeIreland
• Any other duties which might fall within the general ambit of the post

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The project is of 12 months duration and offers an ideal opportunity for you to develop skills in
Managerial Skills:
Project Management, Presentation Skills, Team Working

Technical Skills:
• Software system architecture of the proposed system
• Specific and substantial experience in the following areas:
o .NET programming
o Cloud computing
o Device specific software development iPhone/Android/Tablet PCs
o Distributed computing
o Mobile commerce, shopping, browsing
• Substantial experience in the test and verification of enterprise scale communications systems
• Experience in documentation and deployment of commercial software systems

It will fast track your career opportunities for advancement into Senior Management and at the end of the project there is an excellent opportunity for permanent employment with the Company. You will have the advantage of being a part of a wider network of FUSION Graduates with a clear plan for career development. You will also receive a healthy support package on top of your salary including £1000 towards your personal training and development and £1000 to cover travel and subsistence costs.

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT
You will be expected to attend a management training course, designed specifically for FUSION Graduates and delivered by Smurfit Graduate School of Business in UCD. Its aims are to enhance your personal, professional and managerial capabilities so that you can complete your FUSION project successfully and to equip you with the necessary skills to take up future leadership roles in business. The course consists of a series of five, two-day theoretical workshops; however, a substantial part of the qualification will be work based. On successful completion of the training, you will obtain a Post Graduate Diploma in Management which will be accredited by UCD.

LOCATION
The successful candidate will be based at Cranmore Consulting Ltd, 10 Bryansburn Rd, Bangor Co. Down BT20 3SA. The Graduate will also travel independently on occasions between Cranmore Consulting Ltd and AIT and between Cranmore Consulting Ltd and UCD. Independent travel to other locations will also be required occasionally as the job dictates.

REMUNERATION

To be decided following interviews.

INTERVIEW
Successful candidates will be notified when interviews are scheduled to take place

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

KEYWORDS
Mobile, Android, iPhone, iOS, C#, .NET, HTML5, App, ASP.NET, XML, 3G, Tablet, RFID

CLOSING DATE
FRIDAY 23rd MAY 2012

COMPANY & LOCATION
EPONA BIOTECH, CO. SLIGO

APPLICATION METHOD
ONLINE APPLICATION

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Candidates must possess
1. To qualify the candidates must hold or have been awarded a degree in software engineering, electronic engineering or related area by 31st August 2012.
AND
2. To be considered for this position you must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
Desirable

1. Post-graduate qualification in software, electronics or related area
2. Experience in C, C++ and related software languages
3. Industrial or academic experience of electronic engineering
4. Industrial or academic experience of embedded software
5. Knowledge of device design, construction and testing
6. Willing to work as part of a diverse and creative team

FUSION Graduates who have completed the FUSION Post Graduate Diploma in Management need not apply.
Applications will also be considered from those candidates with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated. Applicants who do not possess one of the above formal qualifications and who consider that they have a relevant equivalent qualification must provide the necessary evidence in their application form.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS
In addition to satisfying the above eligibility criteria, applicants will also be expected to demonstrate the following competencies at their interview:-
1. Problem solving skills
2. Somebody who enjoys prototyping devices
3. An electronics hobbyist
4. Working with different technologies
5. Creative thinking

INTERTRADEIRELAND FUSION PROGRAMME – HOW IT WORKS
The InterTradeIreland FUSION Programme offers Graduates an opportunity to manage technology transfer projects with some of the most progressive companies on the island of Ireland. FUSION gives companies access to the wealth of expertise and facilities in our universities and colleges across the island of Ireland, allowing them to make strategic advances in innovation. FUSION initially develops partnerships between companies with a technology need on one side of the border, and colleges or universities that can provide the required specialist expertise on the other side. The partners work collectively to plan a specific project that will solve a technology need within the company. A high calibre Graduate is then employed to spearhead the project for a period of up to 1 year and act as the link between the university and the company. The successful FUSION Graduate will receive an attractive package and will also be given the opportunity to gain a fully-funded Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Smurfit Business School in UCD.

In this instance Epona Biotech Ltd and University of Ulster have partnered to carry out the project described below.

EPONA BIOTECH LTD
Epona was founded in 2008 to with the aim of developing point of care blood diagnostic solutions for the animal healthcare industry. The company have appointed a member of staff as the Company Supervisor on the project. Further information about Epona Biotech Ltd is available at www.eponabiotech.com

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
This project is closely aligned to the Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Research Institute /NIBEC Strategy and it clearly is in-line with the University of Ulster’s strategy for research, including; improved outreach; technology transfer; improving links with industry and also targeting key linkages with material fabrication companies. The Knowledge Centre is also keen to integrate with specific types of companies that have a strong sensors & materials knowledge and skills base. This is strategically important in the areas of nanotechnology; surface science, advanced materials, medical sensors and clean technology. As we expand our Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials base in Northern Ireland it is highly important to be working closely with companies such as EPONA. Improved knowledge exchange will be mutually beneficial as we develop these types of relationships and this should directly improve the standards and quality of teaching and research. The academic institute has appointed a member of its staff as the Academic Supervisor to provide the required specialist expertise for the project. Further information about University of Ulster is available at www.ulster.ac.uk

FUSION PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Development of a reliable point of care reader (instrument) for use with Epona’s in vitro diagnostic test cartridges and suitable for the test market. The Electronic Engineer will design and develop a new electronic/mechatronic/software system, provide technical expertise and training to other team members, support development of embedded products and provide project execution and design support.

FUSION GRADUATE
Reporting to the Company Supervisor, you will be employed by Epona Biotech Ltd to lead the FUSION project. You will be responsible for ensuring that it is brought to a successful conclusion with the support from your supervisors. This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate to gain excellent industrial experience through a structured and planned programme of work. In addition to the daily support of a Company Supervisor, a dedicated member of University of Ulster with expertise in the project area will spend time with you and your Company Supervisor supporting the project. Additional support will also be given to you by a FUSION Consultant responsible for ensuring that all projects run according to schedule.

Main Duties
• To carry out the tasks outlined in the project workplan developed by the company and academic partnership
• To report formally on a quarterly basis on progress with the workplan to a Project Management Group (PMG) which includes the assigned FUSION Consultant representing InterTradeIreland
• To liaise effectively with your Company Supervisor on a regular basis
• To liaise effectively with your Academic Supervisor to ensure that the required expertise is being provided to the project
• To convene and service monthly technical meetings with the core project team (Graduate, Company Supervisor and Academic Supervisor)
• To direct the necessary forward planning for the success of the project
• To train staff so that the new technology is fully transferred and embedded in the company
• To attend Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice delivered by Smurfit School in UCD
• To assist with the preparation of a project Final Report required by InterTradeIreland
• Any other duties which might fall within the general ambit of the post

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The project is of 12 months duration and offers an ideal opportunity for you to develop skills in
• A deep understanding of new product development and innovation.
• Working with a team of highly experienced scientists and engineers.
• combining working in micro-enterprise (Epona), collaborating with a major multi-national (Philips Research) and an academic research institute (NIBEC)
It will fast track your career opportunities for advancement into Senior Management and at the end of the project there is an excellent opportunity for permanent employment with the Company. You will have the advantage of being a part of a wider network of FUSION Graduates with a clear plan for career development. You will also receive a healthy support package on top of your salary including €1,125 towards your personal training and development and €1,125 to cover travel and subsistence costs.

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT
You will be expected to attend a management training course, designed specifically for FUSION Graduates and delivered by Smurfit Graduate School of Business in UCD. Its aims are to enhance your personal, professional and managerial capabilities so that you can complete your FUSION project successfully and to equip you with the necessary skills to take up future leadership roles in business. The course consists of a series of five, two-day theoretical workshops; however, a substantial part of the qualification will be work based. On successful completion of the training, you will obtain a Post Graduate Diploma in Management which will be accredited by UCD.

LOCATION
The successful candidate will be based at Epona Biotech Ltd, Innovation Business Centre, Institute Technology Campus, Ballinode, Co. Sligo. The Graduate will also travel independently on occasions between Epona Biotech Ltd and University of Ulster. Independent travel to other locations will also be required occasionally as the job dictates.

REMUNERATION

To be decided following interviews.

INTERVIEW
Successful candidates will be notified when interviews are scheduled to take place

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

KEYWORDS
1. Diagnostic
2. Software
3. C
4. Embedded
5. Device
6. Electronic
7. Sligo
8. Galway
9. Dublin
10. Cork
11. Cambridge