Job Reference Number: UOS038659
Job Title: Power Electronics Design Engineer (KTP Associate)
Contract Type: Fixed term for 18 months from start date
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Department: Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Location: Libertine Holdings PLC, Unit 1, Coborn Avenue, Tinsley, Sheffield, S9 1DA
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Closing Date: 5th November 2023
Summary:
The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering is seeking to appoint a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
Associate to work on the development of power electronics converters and control techniques for permanent magnet linear
generators.
As a KTP Associate, the successful candidate will be located at the offices of Libertine Holdings PLC based in Sheffield. The
KTP Associate will be a highly motivated individual with a good understanding of electrical machines and electromagnetic
devices, as well as excellent modelling and data analytic skills. They will work very closely with engineers from Libertine
Holdings PLC. This will also include the implementation and documentation of the developed models and their validation on
purpose-built prototypes, while also taking a lead role in the project, managing their own workload and ensuring a seamless
technology transfer from the University of Sheffield to Libertine Holdings PLC.
 In addition, the post provides a £3,000 budget for personal and professional development for the successful candidate. The
role will be an ideal opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research and development within an industrial context.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that helps businesses to improve their
competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges
and research organisations. Further information is available at: www.ktponline.org.uk.
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