Lead Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary

Location: University of Warwick
Contract: Full-time (36.5 hours per week), Fixed-term until 30 November 2027
Closing Date: Wednesday 12th March 2025, 11:55 PM

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to cutting-edge research in Power Electronics. This role involves conducting in-depth studies, collaborating with academic and industry experts, and shaping innovative methodologies in the field.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing comprehensive literature reviews and industry consultations to identify research opportunities.
• Designing and facilitating workshops with industry and academic partners to develop a clear research programme.
• Developing methodologies in converter design, device testing, PCB assembly, measurement and characterisation, and gate driver design.
• Engaging with industry specialists and aligning research with international standards.
• Managing procurement and subcontract support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Publishing research findings in reputable journals and presenting at conferences.
• Supporting training and knowledge-sharing activities with project partners.
• Representing the university at national and international events.

We welcome applications for flexible or part-time work unless operational requirements prevent this.

About You

You will have:

• A minimum 2:1 honours degree in a relevant field.
• Strong experience in power electronics design, assembly, and testing.
• A background in industrial R&D, particularly in the practical implementation of power electronics.
• Experience in manufacturing process engineering for power electronic devices and systems.
• Strong communication and training development skills.
• Experience in collaborative research projects.
• Proficiency in project planning, reporting, and data analysis.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to new challenges.

For an informal discussion, contact Professor Layi Alatise at O.Alatise@warwick.ac.uk.

For full details, visit the University of Warwick’s job pages and click “Apply.”