Senior Research Fellow / Senior Research Engineer II / Research Fellow (Power Electronics)

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialization and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.

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We are seeking a Senior Research Fellow, Senior Research Engineer II or Research Fellow to support our research, development and testing initiatives in power electronics for medium-voltage grid-connected applications. These research efforts align closely with the university’s strategic goals toward building more sustainable societies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the design and development of high-voltage, high-power converter systems (DC-DC, AC-DC, DC-AC) for grid-connected applications, with emphasis on circuit design, system architecture, and control strategies.

• Perform detailed modeling and simulation of power electronics circuits and systems to validate design integrity, optimize performance, and assess fault tolerance under various operating conditions.

• Architect and implement multilayer PCB designs, ensuring optimal layout for signal integrity, power integrity, thermal management, and EMI compliance.

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and laboratory setups to evaluate hardware functionality and system reliability under both normal and fault scenarios.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with control engineers, hardware designers, and system integrators to integrate real-time control algorithms and maintain a robust test bench environment for prototype evaluation.

• Design and implement protection and fault management schemes to enhance system safety, resilience, and compliance with grid standards.

• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, including design specifications, simulation models, test reports, BOMs, and PCB files.

• Drive innovation through intellectual property generation and publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including procurement, finance, compliance, and safety, to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with institutional and regulatory frameworks.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, with a strong specialization in Power Electronics or related fields.

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in the design, prototyping, testing, and validation of high-power converter systems, including grid-tied inverters, DC-DC converters, and battery energy storage systems is preferred.

• Expertise in advanced high-voltage, high-power multilevel converter topologies, such as NPC, FC, CHB, and MMC, with a deep understanding of their control complexities and system-level integration challenges.

• End-to-end hardware development experience, including schematic capture, multilayer PCB layout, system integration, and fault analysis in high-voltage environments.

• Strong foundation in system modelling and control, with proven ability to design, simulate, and implement reliable control strategies for complex power electronic systems.

• Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, PSCAD/EMTDC, LTSpice, and QSPICE for module-level and system-level analysis and optimization.

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to innovation through IP generation and technical publications.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.