Power Electronics Design Engineer – KTP Associate
This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project aims to develop High-Voltage, Fault Managed Power Systems (HVFMPS) for use in commercial and domestic environments to reduce costs in installation and operation in comparison with conventional mains power systems.
There is an increasing requirement for High-Voltage (≤1000Vdc), Fault Managed Power Systems (HVFMPS) for use in commercial and domestic applications. The key benefits of a HVFMPS system are its lower cost of installation and maintenance, as well as its higher efficiency and hence greener credentials.
The project is strategic for IST as the HVFMPS complements the current product portfolio like the low voltage SELV product range.
Candidate Profile: MSc or PhD in Power Electronics.
Skills/ experience required include:
Equivalent industrial experience is desirable.Design, build and test of high-frequency DC-DC converters up to 600V.
Use of software tools such as PSCAD, Spice, MATLAB/SIMULINK.
Embedded control design using DSPs, microcontrollers and/or FPGAs.
Familiarity of domestic wiring regulations would be desirable.
Experience with Gallium Nitride (GaN) MOSFETs in switched-mode power supplies is desirable.
Main responsibilities:
Conducting a full technical and Regulatory ReviewDevelopment of requirements Specification and Design of a Managed Intelligent Digital Power Affordable Solution (MIDPAS)
Development of power converter electronics and control system hardware and software
Building and testing of prototype MIDPAS
Commercialisation activities to ensure affordability of the ultimate design.
Personal attributes:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.Analytical thinking, problem solving and proactivity.
Ability to engage with customers and distributors.
Leadership and maturity to deliver the KTP project and ensure it achieves agreed milestones and objectives.
Project management skills and experience would be an advantage.
Additional Benefits and support:
Up to £4000 for personal and professional development for the duration of the projectAnnual leave (25 days p/a)
Professional support and mentorship
Mental Health and wellbeing support: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing