Power Electronics Engineer / Senior Power Electronics Engineer

at  Diamond Light Source

ABOUT US

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.

We now have an opportunity for a Power Electronics Engineer / Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our team in developing the next generation of power supplies for the Diamond-II upgrade project, focusing on quality, reliability, and stability. In this role, you will also address the daily challenges of operating high-performance magnet power supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and prototype power electronics circuits and PCB layouts.
• Model power supplies and their controllers to ensure high performance and stable operation.
• Test and validate prototypes for performance, noise, and EMC.
• Develop automated testing rigs and procedures to evaluate reliability and consistency of power supplies.
• Support the development and debugging of FPGA and microcontroller codes.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, shutdowns, and new installations at the Synchrotron.
• Oversee routine monitoring and preventive maintenance of power supplies.
• Participate in on-call schedules and shifts as required.

Applicants will be considered at either grade 5 or 4, depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.