Power Electronics Engineer (KTP Associate)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Power Electronics Engineer to join our exciting collaboration between the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Institute and NEMA Ltd in Rochdale. You will take a central role in helping to develop innovative high-frequency, high-power density, wide-bandgap inverter drives for Aerospace Electrical Machines.

NEMA design, manufacture, R&O & test electromechanical actuators. They develop advanced electric motors/generators for extreme environments and challenging space envelopes, predominantly for the Aerospace and Defence sectors. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of a strategic project. Primarily based at the company’s premises in Rochdale, you will also spend some time in Nottingham at the PEMC Institute, which is internationally renowned and one of the largest on its field.

You will:

• Develop high-frequency wide-bandgap inverter drives for high-speed Aerospace Electrical machines
• Integration of the drive with NEMA high-speed motor and testing.
• Creating a digital twin for a motor drive system.
• Work closely with company employees and ensure all work embeds the new knowledge.

You must have:

• A post-graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Good understanding of power electronics with hands-on experience
• Basic understanding of motor drive control.
• Experience of using Matlab/Simulink, PLECS, C Language.
• Excellent organisational, communication and team working skills.

Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), you will be given the support and mentoring you need to nurture your talent. You will have your own budget for training and CPD to help you develop your current skillset and reach your personal and professional career goals. 

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to the resources of the University as well as a range of benefits and rewards, including staff discounts, travel schemes, and a highly attractive pension scheme.

This is a fixed term, 36-month contract funded through a KTP award, a UK Government scheme intended to promote sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry. It is anticipated that there will be a permanent position available at NEMA Ltd at the end of the project.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed Prof. Tao Yang, email tao.yang@nottingham.ac.uk . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Salary range to be agreed (should fit in with NEMA salary scales)

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