Technical Expert in Electrical Systems

University of Bristol; Clifton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer or Experimental Officer to join the Technical Services team supporting the Electrical Energy Management Group. You will design, test and analyse novel high-power electrical systems while training researchers and ensuring safety compliance.

You will supervise lab activities, help with risk assessments, and assist in acquiring specialist equipment, contributing to cutting-edge low carbon research.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with high-power electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Regulations incl. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Ability to support researchers and supervise lab activities.
• Strong communication for diverse audiences.
• Experience with specifying/purchasing specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inducting and training researchers in electrical fundamentals and safety.
• Ensuring electrical safety compliance.
• Assisting design, risk assessment, assembly, commissioning of novel equipment.
• Supervising laboratory activities.

Skills

Hands-on electrical systems

Technical problem solving

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

BS7671

EN60204

Power electronics

Job description

Technical Specialist / Expert in ElectricalSystems

The Electrical Energy Management Group (EEMG) is home to over 50 researchers working on low carbon electrical systems, enabled by advanced, compact and highly efficient electrical machines and power electronic conversion. We're looking for an e xperienced Electrical Engineer or Experimental Officer to join the Technical Services team which supports the daily operations of our laboratories; designing, manufacturing, testing, and analysing novel electrical systems.

What will you be doing?

This role will support the EEMG by:

• Inducting and training academic researchers in practical electrical fundamentals, electrical safety systems and good laboratory practice
• Helping to meet electrical safety requirements through first-principles assessment in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, while also drawing on industrial best-practice and appropriate application of non-statutory regulations (e.g. BS7671 and EN60204) as appropriate for novel, experimental systems.
• Using expert knowledge to help turn abstract experimental requirements into functional research activities, participating as appropriate in the design, risk-assessment, assembly, commissioning and operation of novel electrical research apparatus and electrical safety systems in support of the above
• Supervising general laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations

You should apply if

• You have hands-on experience with high-power electrical systems (e.g. drives, inverters, power converters or electric machine control systems) and are confident working with them from first principles.
• You have a strong understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to electrical design and installation, particularly the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• You enjoy solving technical problems and supporting others — from advising researchers on novel applications to helping new students and staff use equipment safely.
• You're comfortable explaining complex technical concepts clearly to people with varying levels of expertise.
• You're keen to be part of a collaborative research environment and want to contribute to the development of cutting-edge low carbon electrical systems.
• You have experience or interest in specifying and purchasing specialist electrical equipment.

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended

Work pattern: Full-time / 35 hours per week

Grade: K

School/Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 15th November

For informal queries please contact: Lee Silver-Quinn – [e-mail] ( Technical Manager)

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