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Do you want to make a difference for generations to come?
Do you have the drive and enthusiasm needed to join a successful team researching almost limitless energy
with a very low environmental impact? Then seek a position in fusion research at Culham.
Magnetic nuclear fusion research is a vital contributor to the world’s energy research programmes. A tokamak device depends on the precise control of many
simultaneous multi-megawatt electrical pulses to supply the magnets that confine hot fusion plasma, and to power the particle accelerators, radio frequency
and microwave generators that heat the plasma to temperatures higher than the centre of the sun.
Culham has two tokamaks – JET is the world’s largest and Europe’s flagship experiment, whilst MAST takes a slightly different approach and is the UK’s
national contribution to this international research programme. Both are planning major upgrades. We need able electrical engineers and power electronic
engineers to help us meet the extraordinary engineering challenges of fusion development – if you can think beyond ordinary industrial technology then you
can contribute to our exciting mission.
We have opportunities for qualified electrical engineers in the following areas
to support both the JET and MAST experiments:
• High-current (up to 150kA), high-power ac/dc and dc/ac line-commutated
and switch-mode convertors for large magnet coil loads, employing
sophisticated regulation and fast switching techniques at megawatt-levels
• High-voltage (up to 160kV) multi-megawatt DC power supplies, with
microsecond switching and precise voltage control for plasma heating
systems. The technology ranges from thyristor-controlled transformerrectifier
units with fast regulation/switching stages utilising MW class
vacuum tubes, to large switch-mode units
These systems are pulsed (typically 1s-60s) and are supplied from the 400kV
grid via a 36kV site distribution system.
You will become a member of a project team specifying new power supply
equipment and project managing its procurement, installation and
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commissioning in support of our programme of upgrades. You will also
work on refurbishment of existing equipment or support operation and
maintenance activities.
Salary up to £44k (access to higher salary range possible for exceptional
candidates). Benefits include final salary pension scheme, 25 days annual
paid leave (excluding public holidays), shift allowance and paid overtime.
To apply, please send a completed application form, together with a covering
letter outlining the skills that you will bring to the role, plus your CV, quoting
Ref: PSU1, to Denice Bremner, UKAEA, K2/0/6, Culham Science Centre,
Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3DB or by email to denice.bremner@ukaea.org.uk
Our application form is available either from our website. www.ukaea.org.uk
or by contacting Denice on 01235 466205. Please note that a CV alone is not
acceptable as an application.
UKAEA is an equal opportunities employer.
Project Engineer -
Photovoltaic Systems
To place your advertisement Tel: 020 7970 4144
Email: phil.charlton@centaur.co.uk
All vacancies posted on theengineerjobs.co.uk
AdvanceSis is a pioneer of advanced semiconductor technologies and processes,
developing products for some of the world's most demanding applications in
microelectronics and photonics. The company has a successful track record in delivering
products to global leaders in the semiconductor industry.
The company is now undergoing rapid expansion of its development activities, following a
significant new venture capital investment, and is looking for a Project Engineer to help drive
the Company's ambitious product development plans in the solar photovoltaics sector.
The Project Engineer will be responsible to the Director of Engineering for system
development activities, defining technical requirements, designing prototype systems and
managing external development partners and a small, but growing, internal development team.
The candidate will be able to demonstrate a history of successful product and/or system
development from the concept stage through to product manufacture. Experience in
photovoltaics or other renewable energy systems development would be an advantage.
The candidate should:
have excellent academic qualifications, at least a 2.i degree in an engineering subject;
a postgraduate qualification such as an M.Eng. would be an advantage
preferably be able to demonstrate several years of industrial experience in
Mechanical Engineering in a high volume, low cost manufacturing environment, such
as the automotive sector
be highly motivated and possess excellent skills in people and project management,
organisation and communications
The role will be based in the UK, and involve significant collaboration with external
partners based in continental Europe.
This is an important role in AdvanceSis, helping to inform the Company on the optimum
development and manufacturing strategies, and driving their implementation. A very
competitive salary will be available for the right candidate.
If you are interested in being considered for this exciting position, and believe that
you have the right qualities to help AdvanceSis meet its ambitious business plans,
please forward your CV to:
AdvanceSis Ltd, Barclays Venture Centre, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry CV4 7EZ
email: diana.young@advancesis.com
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