Applications Engineer in Electrical Machines and Systems

In a groundbreaking move, UCL has expanded to East London, establishing UCL East on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This new campus is dedicated to disruptive thinking and interdisciplinary discovery, aiming to address the most pressing challenges for future living.

About the Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL)

The APL is a cross-faculty hub that brings together researchers from UCL's Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering departments. With the Department of Mechanical Engineering leading the way, the APL focuses on the critical task of decarbonizing the transport sector. This includes land, sea, and air applications, as well as the development of electrofuels to power these modes of transportation.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an application engineer specializing in electrical machine systems. As an integral part of the APL team, you will provide technical support to researchers, academic staff, students, and other stakeholders. Your responsibilities will span a wide range of activities, including:

• Developing research projects
• Modelling and simulation
• Analyzing and validating electrical machine design solutions
• Managing technical staff supporting APL research and teaching
• Assisting with equipment maintenance and management

The role demands proficiency in delivering electrical machine projects efficiently and independently. You'll need to be approachable, collaborative, and ready to offer guidance when needed.

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in the following areas:

• Development and characterization of electrical machines (including dyno testing and thermal characterization)
• Integration of electric propulsion systems
• Proficiency in electrical engineering software packages
• Electrical power system integration
• Operation of electrical systems (motors, power converters, batteries, fuel cells) and automation
• Familiarity with one and three-phase systems
• Adherence to safety protocols in workshop or laboratory environments
• Practical skills for converting designs into functional products
• Circuit design, layout, and electronic fault finding

While direct experience is preferred, we are committed to providing training to bridge any skills gaps. Candidates demonstrating advanced knowledge and a passion for ongoing learning will be considered.

Additional Considerations

Qualifications at the Masters or PhD level, operational management experience in workshops or laboratories, and supervision of junior staff or students will enhance your application.

What we Offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.