Lead Engineer (110166-0225)
University of Warwick - School of Engineering
| Location: | Coventry, University of Warwick |
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| Salary: | £46,485 to £55,295 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 12th February 2025 |
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| Closes: | 12th March 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 2520 |
For informal enquiries, please contact Layi Alatise (Professor) at O.Alatise@warwick.ac.uk
This is a full time (36.5hrs/week) fixed-term contract finishing no later 30 November 2027.
This role involves conducting in-depth research into Power Electronics, including comprehensive literature reviews, industry consultations, and collaboration with academic staff to identify key research opportunities. You will design and facilitate workshops with industry experts and academic teams, ensuring that a clear and detailed work programme is developed to achieve research outcomes within agreed timeframes.
You will develop innovative methodologies across various areas of power electronics, including converter design, device testing, PCB assembly, measurement and characterisation, and gate driver design. Engaging with sector specialists and adhering to international standards will be essential in shaping the research programme and informing decision-making processes. You will also manage procurement and external subcontract support as needed to deliver the project.
As a key contributor, you will provide direction and support to the School of Engineering and partners, deputising for the project manager at senior meetings when required. Your responsibilities will include supporting the publication of research outcomes in reputable journals, attending professional conferences, and contributing to the department's external profile.
Additionally, you will assist in the development and delivery of training materials to embed knowledge within project partners, while ensuring that project outputs are achieved and reported on in a timely manner. Representing the university at national and international events, you will be responsible for reporting back on outcomes to the project manager and research team.
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
About You
You will have a good honours degree (minimum 2.1) in a relevant subject, with significant experience in power electronics design, assembly, and testing systems.
Your background in industrial R&D, particularly the first implementation of power electronics in real-world environments, will be essential.
You will also have experience in manufacturing process engineering for power electronic devices, converters, and systems, with the ability to make process improvement recommendations.
Your strong communication skills, both oral and written, along with your ability to develop and deliver training materials, will allow you to engage effectively with diverse audiences. You will have experience working in collaborative research projects and possess a solid understanding of power electronics devices, converters, and control technologies.
With excellent project planning and reporting skills, you can manage tight deadlines, deliver commercially focused results, and provide detailed data analysis and interpretation to support decision-making. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to work seamlessly within a team of subject matter experts, adapt to new situations, and navigate complex challenges.
In addition, your ability to influence and persuade, along with your willingness to undertake experimental work, will ensure you contribute meaningfully to the success of the project.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 11.55pm
Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.
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