WiSAR LAB
JOB DESCRIPTION
Electrical & Electronics Engineer – Power Electronics
(2 year fixed-term contract)
Background
The Wireless Sensor Applied Research Lab (WiSAR) in LYIT is an innovative research centre
funded by Enterprise Ireland through the Technology Gateway programme. WiSAR provides
solutions to industry for The Internet of Things (IoT) using expertise in wireless, embedded
systems and power electronics. WiSAR has an extensive range of industry projects incorporating
embedded systems in networks such as Wearables, Industrial Control, Renewable Energy and
Communications.
Person Specification
This role is for an electrical or electronic engineer with electronics design or microcontroller
firmware development experience. As a key member of a talented team, you will be responsible for
researching, designing and developing communications and control systems for a range of new
electrical control and power conversion systems.
Applicants should have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or in a related discipline. It
is essential that the candidate has at least three years of industry design experience, preferably with a
focus on power electronics design including analog and digital circuit design.
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Power semiconductors (IGBTs, MOSFETs) and related passives (DC link capacitors) in
high power applications.
Gate drive circuits for control and protection of high power semiconductors.
Microcontrollers used in control and communications of electronics systems
Essential
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Primary Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent
3+ Years of Industry Design Experience
Working knowledge of hardware electrical and electronic design
Experience with industry standard electronic hardware circuit design and simulation tools
Good written and oral skills in English are required
Desirable
 Power semiconductor mounting and cooling; educational background in power electronics.
 Creation of customized PC-based laboratory tests with Labview.
 Knowledge of simulation tools including PSPICE/Matlab/SIMULINK and SABER
 PCB layout, plane definition, and EMC optimization.
 Demonstrated ability to provide estimates to a project manager for work undertaken
Key Skills and Competencies
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Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills
Understanding of basic engineering principles
Excellent technical knowledge, analysis and debug skills within field of emphasis
Real time embedded systems development experience
Complex problem solving skills
Innovative/Creative
Effective communication skills
Ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a team environment
Key duties and responsibilities:
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With other members of design team, create the specification of hardware/software for new
products
Hardware and software design and implementation of new industrial and research
development
To engage with industry to develop collaborative projects
To assume responsibility for completing individual project milestones and maintaining
schedule, once tasks are assigned
Provision of program information relevant to customer documentation as required
Document control and security of firmware within product design
To participate in preparation of appropriate project documentation and design reviews to
ensure accuracy and adherence to technical requirements, project milestones and costs
To report to the Centre Manager and the Principal Investigators as required.
Salary:
€38,000 - €50,000 (depending on experience)
Selection
Procedures:
Selection will be by interview and in accordance with procedures
laid down by the Department of Education and Skills. Short-listing may
take place. The post will be filled on a 2 year fixed-term contract.
Applications on the official application form must be received in the
Institute by 5 p.m. on Friday 10th July 2015.
Note:
The Institute does not refund expenses incurred in relation to attendance
at interview.
In line with the record retention policy of this Institute, paper records relating to the
interview process are retained for a period of two years, at which point they are
destroyed. Should you wish to make any enquiries in relation to this particular
competition you will be required to do so within the next two years.
Letterkenny Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunities Employer