Research Associate (Electrical & Electronics)

About the role

The Energy Research Institute at NTU is seeking a Research Associate to support a tidal energy project. The role involves hands‑on development of drivetrain systems, control algorithms, and electrical machine health monitoring, bridging laboratory prototypes and field deployments.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop power system facilities and equipment for tidal turbine electric drive trains.
• Perform detailed analysis of electric utility infrastructure for distributed generation, smart grid, and micro‑grid integration.
• Create electrical schematics, layout, assembly, testing and troubleshooting of prototypes and field systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build and validate lab‑scale and real‑world prototypes.

Required profile

• Fundamental understanding of power systems and power electronic converters (AC/DC).
• Experience with computer control systems and PLC programming.
• Knowledge of modelling, design, and closed‑loop speed/position control of electrical drives.
• Ability to develop and test electrical machine designs and health‑monitoring solutions.

Required skills

• Power systems analysis
• Power electronic converters (AC & DC)
• PLC programming
• Computer control system design
• Electrical drive modelling
• Closed‑loop speed/position control
• Electrical machine design and health monitoring
• Electrical schematic and architecture design
• Prototype assembly, testing and troubleshooting