Power Electronics Design Engineer - KTP Associate

Location: Integrated System Technologies Limited, Unit 55, Wellington Crescent, Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8RZ

Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months)

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 03 November 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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 Review.
• Development 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 project.
• Annual 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 

Career prospects: 

60% of our KTP associates are being offered employment by the companies at the end of the KTP project.

This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Integrated System Technologies and Innovate UK. 

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are collaborative, three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation by linking various businesses with the UK's world class knowledge bases to deliver innovation projects led by skilled graduates. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp

The Company: Integrated System Technologies Ltd (ISTL) design and manufacture world-leading, flicker-free iDrive LED drivers, Serenity(r) healthy LED lighting solutions and iMune control systems for intelligent building lighting installations. ISTL has a track record of developing systems based around off the shelf devices, for smart building power distribution applications. 

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