Power Electronics Engineer for Diamond-II Upgrade | Flexible Hours
Diamond Light Source
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Job summary
Diamond Light Source in Harwell, UK, seeks an experienced Power Electronics Engineer/Senior Power Supplies Technician for a 3-year fixed-term appointment. You will support Diamond-II and existing accelerator power converters, focusing on high‑performance magnet power supplies, testing, installation and fault resolution.
You will work hands-on with power electronics, cables, interlocks, racks and test equipment, contributing to operating readiness, documentation and continuous improvement in a
Qualifications
- Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Practical experience with power supplies/power converters/electronic assemblies.
- Able to interpret drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
Responsibilities
- Support operation of existing accelerator power converter systems, including checks, fault investigation and repair.
- Test, install, commission and hand over new and existing power supply systems and assemblies.
- Support Diamond-II delivery through build, testing, installation, commissioning and readiness activities.
- Diagnose and repair faults on power electronic assemblies to improve availability.
- Prepare test equipment, wiring looms, procedures and documentation for maintenance and commissioning.
- Support procurement, supplier liaison and QA activities for parts and services.
- Participate in on‑call and occasional shift/out‑of‑hours work during shutdowns and recovery.
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Job description
Diamond Light Source in Harwell, UK, seeks an experienced Power Electronics Engineer/Senior Power Supplies Technician for a 3-year fixed-term appointment. You will support Diamond-II and existing accelerator power converters, focusing on high‑performance magnet power supplies, testing, installation and fault resolution.
You will work hands-on with power electronics, cables, interlocks, racks and test equipment, contributing to operating readiness, documentation and continuous improvement in a
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