Principal PEMD Engineer & R&D Leader

Coventry University

Coventry

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
New Holiday Purchase Scheme
BUPA Cash Plan
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Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer to spearhead R&D projects related to Power Electronics and Drive Systems. The successful candidate will lead projects, manage funding applications, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position, offering a range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous leave.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in preparing and securing R&D funding applications.
  • Experience in successfully delivering technical projects on time and to budget.
  • Hands-on expertise in power inverter design and development.

Responsibilities

  • Shape and lead R&D projects in Power Electronics.
  • Build relationships with industrial stakeholders and represent the Centre externally.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on innovative, industry-focused solutions.

Skills

R&D funding applications
Project delivery management
Communication and networking
Practical design of power inverters
PCB design and layout
EMI/EMC standards and compliance

Job description

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer to spearhead R&D projects related to Power Electronics and Drive Systems. The successful candidate will lead projects, manage funding applications, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position, offering a range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous leave.
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