Purpose

Design, prototype manufacture and testing of miniature brushless DC motors
and controllers with analytic and experimental techniques. Prior experience
with battery technology is highly desirable. Assisting with building test rigs to
test motors (and the pumps they drive) under various simulated conditions.
Lead to prototypes suitable for implantation and trials in animals and humans.
Reports to the CTO and CEO, liaises with fellow technical staff and external
collaborators.

Qualifications

PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Suitable visa for work in the UK

Skills

• Electrical or electromechanical engineerin
• Labview
• MATLAB
• Circuit design
• Soldering
• CAD design (preferably Solidworks)
• Electrical motor simulations (preferable Ansys Maxwell)
• Understanding of electrical motor testing and evaluation
• Understanding of electrical motor control
• Writing of archival journal papers and presentation in conferences (in that order)

Job Role

Essential

• Design and optimisations of motors
• Control of off-the shelf and/or ad-hoc motors
• Motor fabrications
• Finite elements simulations
• BLDC motors
• Manufacturing processes and materials
• Working as a member of an angile engineering R&D team

Desirable

• Medical technology
• Regulatory approval processes

Interested persons should submit one .pdf file including three elements:

• a cover letter describing their motivation to work in this field and the previous experiences that qualify them for the position;
• a detailed CV; and
• a list of five professional references with their full contact details and a description of their professional relation with the applicant. References will not be contacted without the prior approval of the applicant.

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected].