R&D Grid Integration Engineer (KTP Associate)
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Job ID 3120
Job Description
Position: R&D Grid Integration Engineer (KTP Associate)
Based at: HalioGen Power, Manchester
Salary: Up to £40,740
The role:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a recent graduate to work full time on a 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop bespoke / innovative electronic and control systems to maximise the performance and efficiency of the no membrane Redox Flow Battery, HalioGen Power is developing.
Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at HalioGen Power’s premises in Manchester.
To find out more about HalioGen Power, go to https://haliogen-power.com
Qualifications we require:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Power System Engineering, or a related discipline.
A PhD in Control Systems Engineering, Power System Engineering or a related field is desirable but not necessary.
Application requirements:
- Knowledge of the integration of inverter-based resources and the control schemes involved, i.e. battery management system, power electronics interface controls, energy management system, grid integration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively to resolve technical issues.
- Receptive to new knowledge, such as understanding the chemical dynamics of the proposed storage solution or proposing novel mechanisms specifically for HalioGen Power’s system.
- Experience of the design and development of control schemes of inverter resources for their efficient integration.
- Exposure to good scientific practice and knowledge of regulatory requirements / standards / safety protocols governing battery and energy systems.
About KTP:
For 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs – collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.
Benefits:
- £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
- opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
- opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Alexandros Paspatis a.paspatis@mmu.ac.uk
To Apply:
Apply at https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.
Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.