Electronic Systems Design Engineer (KTP Associate)

Based at: Siemens Energy Limited, Manchester

The role:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a graduate to work full time on a 2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop an advanced Multi-Sensor Condition Monitoring System (MSCMS) for enhancing the Offshore Wind substation Platforms through a multi-sensing environment with reliable on-shore data communication.

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at Siemens Energy Limited's premises in Manchester.

Company Information:
Located in 90 countries, Siemens Energy operates across the whole energy landscape. From conventional to renewable power, from grid technology to storage to electrifying complex industrial processes. To find out more about Siemens Energy Limited.

Qualifications we require:

• Hold, or be about to obtain, a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field such as Electronic/Electrical or Communications Engineering.
• Master's/PhD in Electronics Engineering, Power System Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.

Application requirements:

• Design of electronic circuit systems: multi-sensor technologies, signal conditioning and data acquisition with knowledge of applied engineering principles.
• Knowledge of RF technologies, communication protocols, signal propagation and data transfer for the central dashboarding.
• Know-how of energy harvesting/power management (harvesting methods & performance, power conversion efficiency).
• The ability to work independently to resolve technical issues and work collaboratively.
• Being receptive to new knowledge, such as understanding the harsh marine environment/dynamics of the envisioned multi-sensing condition monitoring solution.
• Experience in designing/developing electronic sensing circuits/RF subsystems, and systems is desirable.
• Exposure to good scientific practice and the ability to lead a technical complex project and to produce research outputs such as conference case studies/academic papers.

About KTP:
For 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs - collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.

Benefits:

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training.
• Opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost.
• Opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project.

For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Alhussein Albarbar, A.Albarbar@mmu.ac.uk or Dr Mehdi Zeinali, M.Zeinali@mmu.ac.uk.

To Apply:

• Apply by submitting a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please note that only applications with a covering letter will be considered.
• Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.
• Please note that this role requires your current right to work in the UK to be valid until the end of the contract. If your current right to work is due to expire before the end of the contract, you will be required to apply for an appropriate visa to cover the full duration of the contract, prior to commencing employment. Should you be successful in securing this KTP contract, our UKVI Immigration & Compliance team will be able to advise and support you through the process.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.