Spennymoor, UK
Building on work already completed, the successful candidate will take ownership of the next stage of technical delivery, including the development, testing and validation of power conversion, control and battery management approaches. You will work closely with Tridonic engineers and Northumbria academics to translate research outcomes into practical design guidance, technical documentation and knowledge transfer within the business.
Key responsibilities include:
This is a 12-month fixed-term role based primarily at Tridonic UK Ltd, Spennymoor, with the expected end date subject to confirmation of the project pause/restart.
In line with the University’s mission and corporate strategy, and Tridonic business and culture, you will:
Applicants should hold an MEng/MSc in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a related field (PhD desirable) and demonstrate expertise in:
Desirable skills include embedded systems programming, microcontrollers, PCB design or testing, and experience of working with industry partners.
The successful candidate should be able to work independently, quickly understand existing technical work, build on previous project outputs, and progress an ongoing industrial research and development project with strong organisational and communication skills.
The KTP Associate will help embed this work into Tridonic UK Ltd and will build on the existing project outputs, technical documentation, and handover materials to ensure continuity and successful delivery of the next phase of the project.
The KTP Associate will benefit from professional development opportunities, including:
Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the person specification
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Haimeng Wu at haimeng.wu@northumbria.ac.uk.
To apply for this vacancy, please click 'Apply Now.' Your application should include a covering letter and CV, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
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