Research & Development Engineer (Power Electronics) 353651
 

Salary range: £32,817 - £40,322
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed (2 years)
Closing date: 7 March 2021

The PNDC is a world-class facility with dedicated staff that will accelerate the adoption of new, 'smart' technologies within advanced power grids, supporting the increased accommodation of renewable energy, electric vehicles and demand side management. The £12.5 million Centre - the first of its kind in Europe – was founded by the University of Strathclyde and leading energy companies including Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council. The Centre has expanded its membership since its founding and this growth is set to continue.

The PNDC are looking to appoint a Research and Development Engineer to research, develop, test and demonstrate technologies for electrification of transport and energy storage in the utility and transportation sectors. Opportunities for innovation are extensive, through the strong working relationship and routes to market afforded by the PNDC’s industry members and commercial engagements. This will be supplemented with collaborative opportunities with other research and industry teams in the UK and abroad.

The successful candidate will work as part of a growing team on a wide range of technical projects, with a particular emphasis on experimental validation and testing. You will develop project proposals for consideration by industrial partners and clients and will be expected to lead on and contribute to high value industrial funding proposals, in addition to working with the PNDC’s industrial partners, with a strong focus on knowledge exchange, providing regular updates and reports. You will support the PNDC’s external profile and technical leadership by engaging in relevant professional and knowledge exchange activities. Working as part of a dynamic team, you will input to PNDC administrative and operational activities.

To achieve the above, the R&D Engineer will have sufficient research and/or industrial experience in at least two of the following technical areas:
a) Control systems for power electronics converters
b) Utilization of new semiconductor technology for power converters and power supplies
c) Industrial application of power electronics
d) System integration of power electronics converter for industrial application
e) Electrical machines configuration, integration, and performance evaluation
f) Design of power electronics converters for industrial applications
g) Development of detailed technical specifications for new design concept

To be considered for the role, you will have a good honours degree and PhD / higher degree (or equivalent professional experience) in appropriate discipline. You will have the ability to conduct individual knowledge exchange projects, work directly and independently with clients, and to prepare new knowledge exchange proposals.
Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with membership/working towards membership of a relevant Chartered/professional body.

For informal enquiries, please contact Simon Hill, PNDC Delivery Programme Manager, simon.hill@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 01236 617189

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Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department/School
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Staff Category
Knowledge Exchange
Type of Employment
Fixed-term
Working Hours
Full-time
Vacancy Description
 
Salary range: £32,817 - £40,322
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed (2 years)
Closing date: 7 March 2021

The PNDC is a world-class facility with dedicated staff that will accelerate the adoption of new, 'smart' technologies within advanced power grids, supporting the increased accommodation of renewable energy, electric vehicles and demand side management. The £12.5 million Centre - the first of its kind in Europe – was founded by the University of Strathclyde and leading energy companies including Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council. The Centre has expanded its membership since its founding and this growth is set to continue.

The PNDC are looking to appoint a Research and Development Engineer to research, develop, test and demonstrate technologies for electrification of transport and energy storage in the utility and transportation sectors. Opportunities for innovation are extensive, through the strong working relationship and routes to market afforded by the PNDC’s industry members and commercial engagements. This will be supplemented with collaborative opportunities with other research and industry teams in the UK and abroad.

The successful candidate will work as part of a growing team on a wide range of technical projects, with a particular emphasis on experimental validation and testing. You will develop project proposals for consideration by industrial partners and clients and will be expected to lead on and contribute to high value industrial funding proposals, in addition to working with the PNDC’s industrial partners, with a strong focus on knowledge exchange, providing regular updates and reports. You will support the PNDC’s external profile and technical leadership by engaging in relevant professional and knowledge exchange activities. Working as part of a dynamic team, you will input to PNDC administrative and operational activities.

To achieve the above, the R&D Engineer will have sufficient research and/or industrial experience in at least two of the following technical areas:
a) Control systems for power electronics converters
b) Utilization of new semiconductor technology for power converters and power supplies
c) Industrial application of power electronics
d) System integration of power electronics converter for industrial application
e) Electrical machines configuration, integration, and performance evaluation
f) Design of power electronics converters for industrial applications
g) Development of detailed technical specifications for new design concept

To be considered for the role, you will have a good honours degree and PhD / higher degree (or equivalent professional experience) in appropriate discipline. You will have the ability to conduct individual knowledge exchange projects, work directly and independently with clients, and to prepare new knowledge exchange proposals.
Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with membership/working towards membership of a relevant Chartered/professional body.

For informal enquiries, please contact Simon Hill, PNDC Delivery Programme Manager, simon.hill@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 01236 617189

Click here for full details