Control Systems Research Engineer

Brief Summary:

• Lead research and development initiatives involving advanced control systems, embedded technologies and energy systems. Convert research concepts into validated prototypes and practical engineering solutions through modelling, testing and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, model and simulate advanced control algorithms for power converters, electric drives and energy systems. Conduct technical literature reviews to assess existing solutions, emerging developments and future research opportunities. Identify technical challenges, application needs and technology gaps to support new research and development projects. Develop and deploy embedded control software on digital signal processors, microcontrollers and field-programmable gate arrays. Integrate control systems with sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, real-time diagnostics and fault-detection functions. Perform hardware integration, prototyping and experimental testing to validate system performance and proof-of-concept feasibility. Analyse test data, troubleshoot technical issues and optimise algorithms and overall system performance. Prepare technical research reports, engineering design guides, performance evaluations and patent documentation. Work with research partners and technical stakeholders to translate findings into practical engineering applications.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline. Strong foundation in control theory, digital control systems and signal processing. Knowledge of power electronics architectures, including AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC converters, and their associated control methods. Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink, with programming experience in C or C++ for embedded software development. Understanding of embedded system architecture, microcontroller platforms, sensors and industrial communication protocols. Practical experience in hardware prototyping, system integration and experimental testing using oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers. Experience with engineering modelling and simulation tools, including Python and LTspice. Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated interest in research, innovation and emerging technologies, supported by a commitment to continuous technical development.